Thread by @Dr_Biohacker

Poor oral health doesn’t just cause bad breath.
Most diseases start in your mouth:
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
But 9 out of 10 dentist won’t tell you this…

Here’s everything med school doesn’t teach about oral health (& how to protect yourself):

Your mouth has its own microbiome, just like your gut.

It hosts 700+ species of bacteria.

When the balance shifts…chronic inflammation, infection, and leaky gums begin.

Your mouth becomes a gateway for disease, and this is how disease starts.

Problem #1: Disrupts nitric oxide(NO) production

Certain oral bacteria convert dietary nitrates into NO, a molecule that:

• Relaxes blood vessels
• Improves brain function
• Boosts mitochondrial performance

Mouthwash users see a 25% increase in blood pressure.

Fix #1: Protect nitrate-reducing bacteria.

Eat nitrate-rich foods like beets and arugula

Daily habits like flossing and probiotic rinses matter more than your toothpaste brand.

And of course, as we kept mentioning, stay alway from the wrong rinse.

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It’s a game changer.

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Problem #2: You’re sterilizing your first immune barrier.

Most people use alcohol-based mouthwash, whitening kits, or antiseptic rinses.

These destroy both bad and good bacteria.

Good bacteria regulate:
• Nitric oxide (for heart health)
• pH balance
• Immune response

Fix #2: Preserve beneficial bacteria.

• Use salt water or xylitol rinses
• Avoid daily antiseptic mouthwash
• Oral probiotic
• Chew to stimulate saliva, which protects your gums and teeth

Antiseptic mouthwash kills species like Neisseri, raising blood pressure.

Problem #3: Systemic inflammation
When bacteria like P. gingivalis and F. nucleatum take over, they:
• Destroy gum tissue
• Enter bloodstream
• Trigger inflammatory markers
These are the same markers linked to:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Alzheimer’s

Fix #3: Restore microbial balance
• Use oral probiotics with S. salivarius K12 and M18
• Eat more garlic, onions, and leafy greens
• Avoid frequent snacking
• Cut added sugars

Eat fiber-rich whole foods that support microbial diversity.

Problem #4: Bleeding gums

This is the same as “leaky gut”, but in your mouth.

It means your epithelial barrier is compromised.

Pathogens and LPS leak into circulation, triggering immune overdrive.

This increases systemic inflammation every time you brush or eat.

Fix #4: Repair your gum barrier
• Brush 2 times a day with soft bristles
• Floss daily to lower systemic inflammation
• Use a tongue scraper to reduce bacterial load
• Add zinc and vitamin C to support gum

This helps clear bad breath also.

If you're looking for Nitric Oxide production, this is the best one I've found:

It’s a game changer.

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When your oral health is good:

• Inflammation stays low
• Gut health improves
• Stable blood pressure
• Brain & heart function better

If your gums bleed when you brush, you already have systemic inflammation.

Turns out its not age…

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