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#94 - The Importance of Your Oral Health for Longevity | Dr. Katharina Broos on Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Why is oral health so much more than just beautiful teeth? In this episode, Dr. Katharina Broos talks about why dental health, gums, oral microbiome, and prevention have a much greater impact on our overall health than most people think. We'll discuss periodontitis as a widespread disease, its connection to inflammation, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and even longevity. We'll also cover practical tips on what you can do every day for healthy teeth and gums.

 

Topics in this episode:

  • Why periodontitis often goes unnoticed and is still so dangerous

  • How the oral microbiome influences your health and longevity

  • The connection between oral health, inflammation, and systemic diseases

  • The most important basics: brushing, flossing, professional dental cleaning

  • Why hard toothbrushes, aggressive mouthwashes, and wrong routines can be problematic

  • Oil pulling, tongue scraping, toothpaste, and the right time to brush after eating

  • What stress, sleep, and nutrition have to do with your teeth

  • Why men often come too late for preventive care

 

If you want to know why your oral health is a real lever for performance, prevention, and longevity, then definitely listen to this episode. 

 

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