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Marin Dental Media Podcast

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This podcast is for patients that would like to increase their dental IQ allowing them to ask better questions during a consultation and make smart choices when it comes to the health of their smile.

 

 

OVER-THE-COUNTER TEETH WHITENING 

Learn about the safety and effectiveness of Over-The-Counter teeth whitening products
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DIY CLEAR ALIGNERS 

The dangerous trend of mail-order clear aligners to straighten your teeth. 
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DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS

Dental conditions that seem to flare up suddenly are really the outcome of multiple factors that when combined create tissue breakdown. 
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DON’T BRUSH YOUR TEETH RIGHT AFTER YOU EAT 

Brushing your teeth at the wrong time can cause breakdown. Learn about the impact of pH in your mouth environment. 
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HACKING YOUR BODY’S AUTOPILOT SYSTEM 

In this episode I share some common strategies to reconfigure your body’s regulating system in order to bring your body to a regulated state after it has been destabilized by injury or poor habits. 
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NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH

The teeth have a critical role in keeping an open airway for adequate oxygen intake. Mouths with bite shifting or teeth collapse potentially cause poor breathing function, low oxygen supply leading to major health problems. 
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A WHOLE NEW WORLD 

New technological advancements in science and medicine are allowing us to live longer, better lives. In this episode I give a brief preview of upcoming changes and how to be better prepared for future health needs. 
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 IS YOUR SMILE READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT 

You only have one chance to make a good first impression. If you are not smiling confidently in your initial interactions because you’re self-conscious about your teeth, you may be giving people a negative impression. 
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DENTAL IMPLANTS 

Dental Implants have brought great freedom of choice to patients with missing teeth. Before Dental Implants people were limited to bridges and dentures which usually create more complex

problems in the future. Dental Implants are the current standard of care for replacing missing teeth. 
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BEATING BAD BREATH 

Learn the main sources of bad breath, what to do about it and, how to tell someone you love that they have breath problems. 
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A TOOTH GOES MISSING 

This episode like a second part to the Dental Implants episode #9, but in this part I will go over the changes that happen to the tissues of the mouth when a tooth is removed, and your treatment alternatives to replace one or multiple teeth. 
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TYPES OF TOOTH WEAR AND DAMAGE 

Most people are familiar with cavities on teeth and how they develop. But in this episode I will discuss some of the less known ways of tooth damage. 
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BRACES VS. INVISALIGN 

Until the development of Invisalign clear removable aligners, patients were limited to wearing fixed braces to straighten their teeth. But today patients can choose between having traditional braces, clear braces, braces on the back of their teeth and Invisalign. In today’s episode we will explore some of the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment alternative in hopes of helping people make a better decision for teeth alignment. 
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GUM DISEASE IN PLAIN TERMS 

What is the difference between Gingivitis, Receding Gums and Gum Disease? Gingivitis and Gum Disease can go unnoticed for years since in most cases the symptoms are mild and many dental practitioners fail to screen patients periodically. 
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GOING FROM HEALTH INDIFFERENT TO HEALTH CONSCIOUS

This episode is about going from health indifferent to health conscious, how come we have people that care a lot about their health and others that are completely indifferent to whatever happens to it, and we provide a strategic approach to becoming more health conscious.
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SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS EDITION 

The outbreak of COVID-19 is a global health situation without precedent and as bad as things seem to be getting, there is always something to be learned from experiences like this that hopefully leave us better prepared to react in a wise manner in similar future situations.
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 HANDLING DENTAL EMERGENCIES DURING THE STAY AT HOME MEASURES 

In this episode I will be discussing some alternative ways to handle pain and swelling that have some value as a temporary measure and should be used with discretion and with the understanding that all these emergencies should be checked by a dentist once the lock down measures are lifted. 
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LITTLE DIRTY TOOTHPASTE SECRETS 

Listen to this episode for information about toothpaste that is not usually available to consumers. What are the ingredients on toothpaste? and How they could be affecting your dental health negatively. 
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WE’RE NOT ALONE!!

Not all bacteria are bad. In fact most of the bacteria that lives in our body is friendly bacteria and is there to help us with different processes from digestion to strengthening our immune system. Listen to this podcast to find out more about good vs.evil bugs. 
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WHAT IS THE BEST DENTAL INSURANCE 

In this episode I give a brief description of the different types of dental insurance plans available and which one is best depending on the patient’s individual needs. 
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