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Podcast Episode #92: Missing Element in Saliva Health

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Get ready to revolutionize your oral health! We’ve got a wealth of wisdom to share that will empower you to take control of your smile. This episode of Ask the Dentist is all about oral health, hydration, and the powerful role of minerals and electrolytes. We dive into why staying hydrated is more than just good for your body—it’s key to maintaining a vibrant smile.

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Key Points From This Episode:

  • 0:00:00 – Importance of Electrolytes for Oral Health
  • 0:09:33 – Saliva and Minerals for Tooth Health
  • 0:13:45 Critical pH + What Dehydrates Us
  • 0:17:01 – How Much Sodium Should One Take + What I Use
  • 0:19:10 – Does Consuming Minerals Curb Hunger?
  • 0:21:00 – How To Re-Mineralize Your Water

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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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