Ep. 346: Could your spit predict CANCER? Testing & Warning Signs with an Oral Microbiome Expert!

Could your mouthwash be causing high blood pressure? Can your spit predict cancer? Dr. Staci Whitman is a Functional Dentist board-certified in pediatrics with additional certifications in functional medicine, integrative and naturopathic dentistry. In this episode, she unpacks why common dental complaints like cavities & bleeding gums shouldn’t be interpreted as normal, which at-home saliva tests can help you predict genetic diseases, the difference between functional, holistic and biological dentists & how your foamy toothpaste might be fooling your brain. If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 290: ALLERGIES OR AEROSOLS? THE IGNORED REASON YOU’RE TIRED & SICK Guest:https://doctorstaci.com/ https://www.ifm.org/ https://www.instagram.com/doctor_staci/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6P2OeEBQPI2HDW7qznL6eg https://www.facebook.com/doctorstaci  Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/   00:00 — Could your spit predict disease?04:08 — Why “leaky gums” might matter more than you think05:38 — The shocking fertility connection nobody talks about12:28 — “If you lose your spit, your teeth fall apart”14:04 — Cavities aren’t normal?15:36 — The real meaning of bleeding gums17:22 — The awkward truth about chronic bad breath26:02 — The difference between holistic, biological & functional dentistry28:11 — The undercover questions to ask your dentist32:47 — The toothpaste aisle is a psychological experiment34:22 — Fluoride vs hydroxyapatite36:10 — The ingredient dentists want you to stop using40:51 — The oral microbiome test that changed everything42:34 — What do you actually DO with microbiome data?46:58 — Why podcasters should scrape their tongues50:02 — How mouthwash may affect blood pressure54:41 — The postnasal drip question nobody asks dentists56:13 — Mold, allergies & the hidden oral microbiome chaos59:52 — Air quality, dust & the stuff you breathe all day1:01:21 — Perimenopause… but for your teeth1:07:38 — The top 3 things helping your oral microbiome1:20:21 — Building the future of functional dentistryRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ [email protected]://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert