Why you should brush your teeth before breakfast | Chasing Life

0 January 30, 2026 06:00

We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often overlooked organ when it comes to improving overall health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Kami Hoss, author of “If Your Mouth Could Talk,” to discuss the importance of oral health and the brushing routine he recommends for morning and night.

For more on Dr. Hoss’ oral care recommendations, check out his e-book: https://bit.ly/4aiuMhX

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Editors’ Note: This episode was assembled from two interviews (one host-led and one producer-led) that took place on separate occasions.

Our show was produced by Sofia Sanchez. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane; Showrunner: Amanda Sealy; Senior Producer: Dan Bloom; Technical Director: Dan Dzula; Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig

0:00 Intro
0:29 Dr. Hoss’ Oral healthcare routine
4:31 How fluoride works
12:39 The practice of fluoridated water
14:47 The benefits of flossing
17:57 "If Your Mouth Could Talk"
21:05 Consequences of poor oral health
25:51 Bad breath explained
26:48 Teeth whitening explained
29:03 Outro

#OralCare #Dentistry #Podcast

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