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Did you know your oral health is directly tied to your longevity? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kenny Brown, Stanford-educated oral and maxillofacial surgeon, unpacks the shocking link between dental hygiene and overall health and wellness. Discover how bacteria in your mouth can impact your heart, brain, gut, and even reproductive system, and why gum disease could be silently affecting your body’s performance. Learn the dos and don’ts of brushing, flossing, and tongue cleaning, bust common oral health myths, and explore groundbreaking innovations like the Feno Smartbrush that could revolutionize your routine. Whether it’s preventing chronic inflammation or improving systemic health, this episode is packed with actionable tips that could transform your wellness journey. Don’t miss out—your health starts here! What You'll Learn in This Episode 🦠 Why oral bacteria travel to the heart, brain, joints, and gut 🪥 The difference between brushing “daily” and brushing correctly 📊 Why only 3 out of 10 people brush properly — and just 1 in 10 floss 🩸 What bleeding gums actually mean (hint: inflammation, not “brushing too hard”) ❤️ The connection between gum disease and chronic illness, diabetes, heart conditions, and preterm labor 🩻 Why panoramic X-rays and cone-beam CT scans matter 🦷 How root canals can hide silent infections 📉 Whether oral care is improving or declining — and why 🚬 How Zyn, vaping, and nicotine damage gum tissue and affect wellness 👃 Why nasal breathing and airway health matter for kids and adults 🤖 The future of oral hygiene: AI, microbiome testing, and automated brushing Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - How Often to Brush Teeth 04:10 - Mouth as Gateway to the Body 09:12 - Proper Tooth Brushing Techniques 11:39 - Importance of Flossing 13:03 - Benefits of Mouthwash 14:15 - Manual vs. Electric Toothbrush 15:34 - Teeth Whitening Options 17:03 - Understanding Root Canals 22:17 - Oral Health and Overall Wellness 29:40 - Hope for Non-Flossers 31:52 - Gum and Dental Health 33:55 - Effects of Mouth Breathing 38:39 - Vaping and Oral Health Risks 44:32 - Innovations in Oral Care 47:19 - Current Trends in Oral Health 55:22 - Recommended Books for Oral Health 57:11 - Finding Dr. Kenny Brown 58:28 - The Starrett System’s Durability Challenge Sponsors This episode is sponsored by LMNT — our daily electrolyte essential, especially in winter when hydration drops. We love turning all the classic flavors into “hot LMNT” for a warming, tasty way to keep fluids up and support performance. From fruity blends to chocolatey comfort drinks, LMNT makes staying hydrated ridiculously easy. When you order through our link, you’ll also get a free sample pack with their most popular flavors. 👉 Grab yours (and get a free sample pack) here: https://bit.ly/Drink-LMNT ••• Sponsored by Momentous — creators of the delicious, travel-friendly 1g Creatine Chews that make daily dosing simple and easy on digestion. It's never been simpler to hit your 5g a day, whether you take them all at once or spread them out throughout your routine. Momentous also offers powder and sachet options so you can choose what fits your lifestyle. 👉 Use code TRS and and save up to 35% at checkout: https://bit.ly/Live-Momentous About The Ready State: The Ready State provides athletes, coaches, and humans of all walks of life the tools to relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve physical performance. Subscribe to Mobility Coach for customized mobility coaching, tailored to your body and lifestyle. 👉 Start a 7-day FREE TRIAL today at https://bit.ly/TRSFree_Trial. And if you are looking to get in shape and stay durable, join The Starrett System, our 12-week strength & conditioning, mobility, and lifestyle program designed by Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett to build real resilience and help you feel strong for life. 👉 Apply here: https://thereadystate.com/starrett-system/ Connect with The Ready State: Visit the The Ready State WEBSITE: http://thereadystate.com Follow The Ready State on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/ Like The Ready State on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/ Follow The Ready State on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereadystate Follow The Ready State on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_readystate