Surprising Ways To Support Your Children's Oral Health

Dr. Al and I discuss surprising ways parents can help support their children’s oral health. Gut health and oral health are interlinked more than you may have ever considered. Dr. Al gives an in-depth and understandable breakdown of the gut to mouth relationship and highlights research-backed explanations on why oral health can deteriorate in light of an unhealthy or struggling gut microbiome. Dr. Al encourages families to address their diets first in order to begin improving their oral health and provides the audience with a free guide, “4 Steps To A Healthy Mouth” to get started. Dr. Danenberg, known as“Dr. Al”, a periodontist treating oral health in integrative and innovative ways with over 44 years of private practice experience. Dr. Al has incorporated ancestral nutrition and lifestyle with his leading-edge laser protocol to treat periodontal disease. Since retiring, Dr. Al continues to consult with patients virtually worldwide regarding nutrition, lifestyle, oral and overall health, and the importance of a healthy gut and immune system. Dr. Al is a certified functional medicine practitioner, published author, scientific advisor, and cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with incurable bone marrow cancer in September 2018 and was given only 3-6 months to live. Dr. Al rejected all chemotherapy and is thriving today. Episode Highlights: Taking Action on Oral Health Dr. Al “…what’s really critical is the diet.” Eliminating irritants to the gut by eating clean whole foods and avoiding sugars Drinking mineral waters Some drinking water options: Evian, Fiji, Gerolsteiner Using Himalayan salt when cooking which contains 84 trace minerals Not aggressively flossing – using silicon picks like Tepe Easy Picks are very effective Cleaning the tongue This can be easily done with an inverted spoon or tongue scraper Chemicals in toothpaste can be harmful Fluoride can have effects on children and adults More information on fluoride effects here - https://www.drbeurkens.com/podcast/is... Where to learn more about Dr. Al Danenberg… RESOURCES & LINKS: ____________________________________________ Life Will Get Better [Book] - https://www.drbeurkens.com/book/ Dr. Nicole Beurkens [Website] - https://www.drbeurkens.com ____________________________________________ ►Blog: https://www.drbeurkens.com/blog/ ►Podcast: https://www.drbeurkens.com/podcasts/ ►Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2Z2lIaJ to learn more ►Find me on Facebook:   / drnicolebeurkens   ►On Instagram:   / drnicolebeurkens   ►On Twitter:   / drbeurkens   Check out my book ► LIFE WILL GET BETTER - Simple Solutions for Parents and Children with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Challenges    / @drnicolebeurkens   #Betteroralhealthforkids #Helpkidshavehealthierteeth #healthyteethforkids