Dental Wellness 101 with Dr Zara Nortley

How much talk time do you get with your dentist?Due to the constraints of modern healthcare, a typical dental consultation prioritizes treatment over advice. But your dentist knows more about your health than you think!In this episode, Dr Zara Nortley, family dentist and advanced medical aesthetics practitioner, focuses where oral health meets whole-person health. Together with Dayo Akinrinade, Noom Vibe Founder and GM, they look beyond the common advice to brush your teeth twice a day, covering:The #1 factor that determines how long your natural teeth will lastThe worst time to use mouthwashWhy you should care about your alveolar boneWhy when you eat sugar, matters more than how muchHow aging and menopause impact oral healthDr Zara Nortley BDS BSc is a family dentist and advanced medical aesthetics practitioner. She qualified at King’s College London where she was awarded the A. M. Clover prize. Additionally she electively worked at Great Ormond Street’s Hospital’s Craniofacial unit, and in the Paediatric and Orthodontic departments at Columbia University. This episode will show you why your mouth might be the most important window into your overall health.About Noom Vibe: This ‘The Noom Room’ episode was recorded live on Noom Vibe, the free wellness community app from Noom. Noom Vibe’s group-pedometer rewards you and your friends for walking and tracking healthy habits. Plus, join live community conversations led by certified doctors and coaches, offering expert advice and motivation.Noom Vibe is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit NoomVibe.com.