Dental and Endo Health Research Trends

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This

episode

is

taking

a

slight

detour

from

our

usual

flow

as

we

dive

into

the

intriguing

correlation

between

endometriosis
,

menopause

in

all

forms

and

medical

management

as

it

pertains

to

our

periodontal

struggles
.

Now

why

the

sudden

shift
?

Well
,

let's

just

say
,

recent

personal

dental

woes

sparked

a

curious

connection

in

my

mind
,

and

when

you're

pondering

correlations
,

there's

no

better

person

to

turn

to

than

Heather

Goudon
,

a

never-ending

fountain

of

information

and

research
.

In

my

quest

for

understanding
,

heather

not

only

provided

a

treasure

trove

of

knowledge
,

but

inadvertently

became

a

mutual

support

system

and

brought

to

light

the

fact

that

there

are

many

of

us

on

the

dental

struggle

bus
.

So

consider

this

episode

a

heartfelt

dedication

to

Heather

and

all

my

comrades

navigating

the

dental

woes
.

Now

let's

make

one

thing

clear

these

articles

aren't

about

pointing

fingers

at

causation
,

but

rather

maybe
,

pointing

out

some

correlations
.

That's

our

magic

word

for

today
,

folks
.

So

without

further

ado
,

let's

roll

up

our

sleeves

and

dive

into

the

fascinating

world

of

our

mouths
.

All

right
,

buckle

up

for

some

dental

and

endo

health

talk
.

In

our

first

highlighted

piece
,

titled

Paradontal

Disease

and

Endometriosis

Analysis

of

the

National

Health

and

Nutrition

Examination

Survey
,

some

scientists

who

were

thinking

outside

the

petri

dish

yay
,

decided

to

do

some

digging

into

whether

your

gums

and

your

special

body

bits

might

be

connected
.

They

looked

at

a

bunch

of

data

from

the

National

Health

and

Nutrition

Examination

Survey
,

basically

a

treasure

trove

of

health

info

from

all

around

the

US
.

So

here's

the

lowdown

on

what

they

found
.

It

seems

like

there

might

be

a

secret

handshake

between

gum

disease

that's

the

fancy

term

for

periodontal

disease

and

endometriosis
.

Now
,

before

you

start

thinking
,

your

mouth

and

your

peritoneum

are

best

buds
.

It's

not

quite

that

cozy
,

but

hey
,

it's

intriguing
.

The

researchers

noticed

that

women

who

had

gum

disease

were

more

likely

to

also

have

endometriosis
.

It's

like

they're

in

cahoots

or

something
.

So

what's

the

deal

with

this

odd

pairing
?

Well
,

nobody's

throwing

a

party

just

yet
,

because

this

doesn't

mean

your

dentist

will

start

asking

about

your

period
,

but

it

does

raise

some

interesting

questions
.

Maybe

there's

something

funky

going

on

with

inflammation

that's

causing

trouble

in

both

your

gums

and

your

body

bits
.

Who

knew

your

mouth

and

your

ovaries

could

have

such

a

chat

behind

your

back
,

huh
?

But

hey
,

it's

all

in

the

name

of

science
,

right
?

Similar

to

the

last

article
,

this

article
,

titled

Towards

a

Common

Pathogenesis

Paradontal

Disease

and

Endometriosis
,

further

points

out

the

paradontal

disease

and

endometriosis

are

in

a

friendly

conversation

in

their

AOL

chat

room

called

Unusual

Friends
.

But

don't

go

chasing

waterfalls

just

yet
,

because

this

study

still

points

to

it

still

being

in

the

dial-up

mode
.

Speaker 1
3:17

Although

this

sounds

like

a

promising

link
,

the

researchers

are

needing

more

chatty

Cathy's

in

the

mix

so

they

can

get

more

data

to

really

suss

it

out
.

Think

of

it

like

this

They've

planted

a

seed

of

curiosity
.

Now

they

just

need

to

water

it

with

more

research
,

bigger

groups

of

people

with

endometriosis

and

see

if

the

seed

sprouts

into

a

full-blown

theory
.

So

there

you

have

it

a

little

tidbit

of

scientific

intrigue

that

might

just

make

you

look

at

your

internal

chat

room

a

little

differently
.

Another

study

looking

at

something

a

little

differently

is

titled

Paradontal

Disease

and

Women's

Health
.

So

picture

this

You're

lounging

on

your

couch

scrolling

through

articles

and

suddenly

stumble

upon

this

gem

about

paradontal

disease

and

women's

health
.

Speaker 1
4:00

Now

you

might

think

how

can

gums

and

gender

possibly

be

related
?

Well
,

hold

on

to

your

toothbrush
,

because

it

turns

out

they

might

just

be

closer

than

we

think
.

First

off
,

let's

talk

about

the

nitty-gritty

of

the

research
.

This

article

dives

deep

into

the

literature
,

dissecting

the

molecular

and

microbial

factors

driving

periodontal

disease
,

or

PD
,

and

certain

systematic

diseases

that

seem

to

have

a

soft

spot

for

the

ladies
.

Yep
,

you've

heard

that

right
.

Women

are

apparently

more

prone

to

some

systematic

issues

and

seem

like

our

oral

health

might

have

something

to

do

with

it
.

Speaker 1
4:31

Now

here's

where

it

gets

interesting
.

The

article

suggests

that

maintaining

good

oral

hygiene

could

be

a

secret

weapon

against

the

systematic

diseases

that

tend

to

cozy

up

to

women
.

As

a

disclaimer
,

this

is

not

saying

fluoride

will

cure

endo
,

but

this

study

points

to

it

being

a

warrior

in

general

systematic

disease
.

Imagine

that

your

toothpaste

and

floss

becoming

superheroes

in

the

battle

against

health

issues
.

It's

like

having

a

tiny

army

of

plaque-fighting

warriors

defending

your

body
.

But

wait
,

there's

more
.

This

isn't

just

about

flashing

a

killer

smile
,

although

that's

a

nice

bonus
.

It's

about

understanding

how

something

as

seemingly

simple

as

oral

health

can

play

a

role

in

overall

well-being
.

So

next

time

you're

tempted

to

skip

the

brushing

before

bed
.

Remember

you're

not

just

fighting

cavities
,

you're

defending

against

an

army

of

systematic

diseases

that

have

a

thing

for

the

ladies
.

Speaker 1
5:21

Another

study

that

echoes

much

of

what

the

first

three

say

is

titled

the

Association

Between

Paradontitis

and

Endometriosis

a

Bidirectional

Mendelian

Randomization

Study
.

This

is

the

same

thought

process

and

discovery

as

the

first

two

articles
,

just

a

different

study

approach
.

The

next

publication
,

titled

Validity

of

Association

Between

Paradontitis

and

Female

Infertility

Conditions

a

Concise

Review
,

is

a

study

that

explores

the

potential

link

betweenidontitis

and

Female

Infertility

Conditions
.

A

Concise

Review

is

a

study

that

explores

the

potential

link

between

peridontitis
,

which

is

a

severe

gum

infection
,

and

female

infertility
.

It

begins

by

acknowledging

that

both

peridontitis

and

infertility

are

complex

conditions

with

multifactual

causes
.

Then

it

delves

into

several

studies

that

have

investigated

this

association
.

Firstly
,

it

highlights

a

study

suggesting

that

the

presence

of

periodontitis

could

increase

the

risk

of

certain

conditions

that

contribute

to

infertility
,

such

as

polycystic

ovary

syndrome

or

PCOS
,

and

endometriosis
.

The

article

explains

that

periodontitis

may

lead

to

systematic

inflammation
,

which

could

negatively

affect

reproductive

health
.

Moreover
,

it

discusses

how

periodontitis

may

lead

to

systematic

inflammation
,

which

could

negatively

affect

reproductive

health
.

Moreover
,

it

discusses

how

periodontitis-associated

bacteria

might

enter

the

bloodstream

and

trigger

immune

response

that

could

interfere

with

the

reproductive

system
.

However
,

the

article

also

acknowledges

that

more

research

is

needed

to

establish

a

casual

relationship

between

periodontitis

and

female

fertility

conclusively
.

Overall
,

while

there

is

some

evidence

suggesting

a

potential

association

between

periodontitis

and

female

infertility
,

further

research

is

necessary

to

confirm

this

link

and

understand

the

underlying

mechanisms

fully
.

The

article

encourages

interdisciplinary

collaboration

between

periodontists

and

infertility

specialists

to

explore

this

relationship

further

and

develop

a

targeted

intervention

if

needed
.

Speaker 1
7:10

All

right
,

folks
,

brace

yourself
.

These

upcoming

publications

might

be

as

endospecific

as

a

pineapple

at

a

pizza

party
,

with

no

mention

of

surgical

menopause

in

sight
.

But

hey
,

whether

you're

cruising

through

perimenopause
,

back

in

the

middle

of

menopause

or

got

there

with

the

surgeon's

helping

hand
,

we

can

all

nod

in

solidarity

at

the

hot

flashes
,

mood

swings

and

night

sweats
,

am

I

right
?

Still
,

wouldn't

it

be

interesting

to

see

if

these

studies

would

sing

a

different

tune

if

they

included

surgical

menopause

veterans
?

Let's

just

throw

a

wrench

into

the

research

gears

and

see

what

happens
.

I

don't

know
.

Nonetheless
,

these

articles

help

point

to

why

those

of

us

in

menopause

jail

struggle

to

chew

taffy
.

Speaker 1
7:50

So

imagine

a

bunch

of

post-menopausal

ladies

chilling

out
,

sipping

some

tea
,

while

suddenly

someone

brings

up

the

topic

of

tooth

loss

and

bone

density
.

And

no
,

it's

not

because

they're

swapping

horror

stories

about

dentures

or

anything
.

No
,

they're

going

to

dive

into

some

research
,

of

course
.

In

the

article

titled

Tooth

Loss

and

Skeletal

Bone

Density

in

Healthy

Postmenopausal

Women
,

scientists

decided

to

take

a

peek

into

the

connection

between

losing

your

pearly

whites

and

the

strength

of

your

bones
.

They

rounded

up

a

group

of

lovely

postmenopausal

women
.

Speaker 1
8:22

Now

here's

where

it

gets

interesting
.

They

found

that

these

ladies

who

bid

farewell

to

their

teeth

had

a

bit

of

bone

density

dip

in

their

spine

and

hips
.

It's

like

your

teeth

are

secretly

whispering

to

your

bones

saying
,

hey
,

let's

all

take

a

vacation

together

to

the

land

of

osteoporosis
.

Not

exactly

a

dream

vacation

spot
,

but

hold

up
.

Before

you

start

stockpiling

toothpaste

like

it's

the

apocalypse
,

remember

this
.

Correlation

does

not

always

mean

causation
.

There's

our

key

words

for

the

day
.

So

sure
,

maybe

losing

your

teeth

is

linked

to

weaker

bones
,

but

it's

not

like

your

molars

are

secretly

plotting

against

you
.

Maybe

they're

just

telling

you

to

lay

off

the

jaw-breaking

candy
.

So
,

ladies
,

keep

those

teeth

brushed

and

bones

strong
,

and

maybe

invest

in

some

extra

strength

calcium

toothpaste

while

you're

at

it
.

Speaker 1
9:10

This

wasn't

the

only

study

to

have

thought-provoking

findings

when

it

comes

to

bone

loss
,

hormonal

changes

and

gum

disease
.

The

article

titled

Spinal

Bone

Density

and

Tooth

Loss

in

a

Cohort
,

postmenopausal

Women

had

a

different

take

In

this

study
.

They

found

that

losing

all

your

teeth

doesn't

necessarily

mean

your

bones

are

going

to

follow

suit
.

Total

tooth

loss

wasn't

directly

linked

to

a

lower

bone

density

elsewhere

in

the

body
,

like

in

the

spine
.

So

those

who

have

said

losing

teeth

make

your

bones

weaker

might

need

to

chew

on

that

idea

a

little

bit

more
.

Speaker 1
9:44

But

what's

thought-provoking

is
,

while

your

pearly

whites

might

not

be

the

main

concern
,

your

gums

might

have

something

to

say

about

your

bone

health
.

Yep
,

periodontal

disease
,

that

sneaky

troublemaker

causing

havoc

in

your

mouth
,

was

actually

associated

with

lower

bone

density

in

the

spine
.

It's

like

your

gums

are

sending

a

secret

message

to

your

bones
,

and

they're

not

always

good

ones
.

So

what's

the

takeaway

here
?

Well
,

it

might

seem

your

teeth

and

your

bones

might

be

playing

by

different

rules
.

Losing

teeth

doesn't

automatically

mean

weaker

bones
,

but

keeping

your

gums

healthy

might

just

be

the

sneaky

way

to

keep

your

spine

strong
.

It's

like

a

dental

drama

unfolding

in

the

bone

density

department

with

a

twist

and

turn

you

never

saw

coming
.

Who

knew

your

mouth

could

have

such

a

bone

chilling

impact

on

the

rest

of

your

body
?

In

a

similar

approach
,

this

study

out

of

Korea
,

titled

Relationship

Between

Early

Menopause

and

Paradontal

Disease

in

Korean

Postmenopausal

Women
,

while

focused

on

Korean

women
,

further

validates

previous

findings
.

It

underscores

the

correlation

between

dental

health

and

bone

health
,

reinforcing

our

understanding

of

these

issues
,

but

in

due

diligence
.

Speaker 1
10:52

I

want

to

highlight

the

article

titled

Oral

Health

Implications

of

Menopause

and

the

second

titled

Oral

Health

and

Menopause

a

Comprehensive

Review

on

Current

Knowledge

in

Associated

Dental

Management
.

Both

have

similar

outcomes

and

essentially

reiterate

that

menopause

and

oral

health

are

like

a

wild

roller

coaster

ride

for

your

mouth
.

Estrogen

levels

drop
,

causing

dry

mouth
,

gum

disease

and

bone

loss
.

But

with

regular

dental

checkups

and

a

good

oral

hygiene
,

you

can

navigate

this

dental

maze
.

Plus
,

there

are

dental

treatments

available

to

tackle

these

issues

head-on
,

ensuring

your

smile

stays

healthy

and

vibrant
.

However
,

I'm

not

done

yet
.

Did

you

people

think

I

was

done

with

teeth
?

No
,

we

have

so

much

research

here
.

However
,

this

next

publication
,

titled

Physiology
,

medical

Management

and

Oral

Implications

of

Menopause
,

takes

it

a

step

further

and

gives

me

so

much

personal

validation
.

Let's

unpack

this

fascinating

article

on

menopause
,

takes

it

a

step

further

and

gives

me

so

much

personal

validation
.

Speaker 1
11:47

Let's

unpack

this

fascinating

article

on

menopause

and

its

dental

implications
.

Imagine

a

dentist's

office

where

they're

not

just

checking

teeth
,

but

also

considering

the

unique

challenges

faced

by

women

entering

menopause
.

It's

like

adding

a

whole

new

layer

of

dental

care
.

As

women

navigating

this

phase

of

life
,

their

bodies

go

through

changes

that

can

affect

their

oral

health
.

Imagine

if

your

mouth

suddenly

felt

drier

than

the

Sahara

Desert
.

That's

because

menopause

can

lead

to

a

decrease

in

saliva
,

making

it

harder

to

fight

off

dental

issues

like

cavities
.

And

speaking

of

cavities
,

they

might

become

more

common

in

menopause

thanks

to

hormonal

shifts
.

Speaker 1
12:25

But

wait
,

there's

more
.

Have

you

ever

heard

of

dyschathia
?

Yeah
,

that's

a

word

I'm

likely

not

going

to

be

saying

again
,

but

it's

a

funky

sensation

in

your

mouth

that

can

happen

during

menopause
.

Taste

alterations

are

on

the

menu

too
,

making

that

favorite

dish

suddenly

taste

like

cardboard
,

yikes
.

And

let's

not

forget

about

the

gums
.

They

can

become

inflamed

and

sensitive
,

a

condition

known

as

atrophic

gingivitis
.

It's

like

your

gums

throwing

a

tantrum

during

menopause
,

and

then

we

throw

the

tantrum

as

well
.

Now

here's

where

things

get

really

interesting
.

Speaker 1
12:59

Dental

exams

can

reveal

clues

about

women's

oral

health

during

menopause
.

Have

you

ever

heard

of

panoramic

dental

radiographs
?

They're

like

a

secret

window

into

your

body's

health
.

In

some

cases

they

might

even

show

calcified
,

corroded

artery

arrhythmias

basically

signs

of

potential

heart

issues
.

It's

like

your

teeth

are

trying

to

spill

the

beans

about

what's

going

on

inside

your

body
.

So

next

time

you're

at

the

dentist's

office
,

remember

they're

not

just

looking

at

your

money-making

smile
,

they're

also

keeping

an

eye

out

for

signs

of

menopause-related

dental

woes
.

It's

all

about

staying

on

top

of

your

oral

health

even

during

life's

trickiest

transitions
.

Who

knew

that

menopause

could

have

such

an

impact

on

your

smile
?

It's

like

a

dental

adventure

with

every

hot

flash
.

Speaker 1
13:43

So

we've

been

delving

deep

into

the

dental

dilemmas

of

folks

battling

endometriosis

or

marching

towards

menopause
.

Right
,

but

hold

on

tight
,

because

there's

more

crucial

aspects

that

we

can

overlook

the

impact

of

medical

management

aka

GnRH
,

agnus
,

drugs

like

Lupron

or

similar

to

that

on

our

oral

health
.

Now

many

of

us

have

taken

the

plunge

into

the

world

of

medical

management

for

endo
,

perhaps

without

fully

grasping

the

long-term

effects

it

might

have

on

our

teeth

and

gums
.

Here's

the

thing

While

these

last

two

studies

don't

necessarily

focus

on

endometriosis

patients
,

the

underlying

outcomes

ring

true

for

anyone

encountering

this

medical

management
.

And

I

use

the

word

management

because

that's

what

it's

considered
,

not

because

there's

actual

conclusive

evidence

that

it

manages

anything
.

What

it's

considered
,

not

because

there's

actual

conclusive

evidence

that

it

manages

anything
.

So
,

as

we

dive

into

this

conversation
,

let's

shine

a

light

on

how

our

treatment

choices

might

be

shaping

our

smiles

for

the

Effects of Lupron on Oral Health

Speaker 1
14:37

long

haul
.

Speaker 1
14:37

In

this

first

study
,

titled

the

Effect

of

Androgen

Deprivation

Therapy

on

Paradontal

Disease

in

Men

with

Prostate

Cancer
,

doesn't

consider

women
,

but

the

outcome

is

likely

not

gender-specific
.

However
,

researchers

took

a

look

at

men

with

prostate

cancer

who

are

undergoing

this

treatment

called

androgen

deprivation

therapy
,

or

ADT
,

and

they're

getting

hit

with

a

higher

risk

of

periodontal

disease
.

Now

you

might

think

wait
,

isn't

ADT

supposed

to

be

helping

these

guys

out
?

Well
,

sure
,

it's

aimed

to

slow

down

the

cancer

by

reducing

the

levels

of

male

hormones
,

but

it

seems

like

it's

also

messing

with

their

oral

health

on

the

side
.

Talk

about

a

package

deal

you

don't

want

to

sign

up

for

at

the

cancer

clinic
.

And

here's

the

thing
.

Speaker 1
15:18

While

all

this

is

going

on
,

it

seems

like

the

dental

world

is

just

turning

a

blind

eye
,

like

they're

all

too

busy

worrying

about

men's

issues

with

this

Lupron

thing

to

even

notice

that

there's

a

whole

dental

crisis

brewing

in

the

background
.

It's

like

they're

saying

sorry
,

we're

all

booked

up

dealing

with

men's

hormonal

problems
.

Come

back

later

when

your

gums

are

literally

falling

out
.

But

seriously
,

imagine

being

a

guy

dealing

with

prostate

cancer
,

trying

to

navigate

the

world

of

cancer

treatments

and

then
,

bam
,

your

dentist

hits

you

with

this
.

Oh
,

by

the

way
,

your

dentist

hits

you

with

this
.

Oh
,

by

the

way
,

your

gums

are

not

doing

so

hot
.

Talk

about

an

added

insult

to

injury
.

It's

like

fighting

a

battle

on

two

fronts
,

except

one

front

is

on

your

body

and

the

other

is

on

your

mouth
.

Does

this

sound

familiar

with

endo

patients
?

So

here's

the

deal
.

While

everyone's

busy

focusing

on

men's

issues

with

Lupron
,

maybe

it's

time

to

start

paying

a

bit

more

attention

to

the

whole

picture
,

because

last

time

I

checked
,

gum

disease

doesn't

discriminate

based

on

which

gender

you

identify

with
,

and

these

guys

dealing

with

prostate

cancer

deserve

all

the

support

they

can

get
,

both

from

their

oncologist

and

their

dentist
.

Let's

not

leave

people

hanging

with

a

toothbrush

and

a

prayer
.

Speaker 1
16:26

This

last

story

I

want

to

highlight

takes

a

more

personal

approach
,

and

this

publication

titled

Woman

Fear

Drug

they

Used

to

Halt

Puberty

Led

to

Health

Problems
.

It

takes

a

look

into

the

life

of

30-year-old

Charissa

Derricott
,

whom

for

many

years
,

had

no

idea

why

her

body

seemed

to

be

failing
.

At

21
,

a

surgeon

replaced

her

deteriorated

jaw

joint
.

She's

been

diagnosed

with

degenerative

disc

disease

and

fibromyalgia
,

a

chronic

pain

condition
,

her

teeth

are

shedding

enamel

and

cracking
.

This

article

not

only

highlights

Charissa's

story
,

but

dives

into

the

concerns

surrounding

the

use

of

a

drug

called

Lupron
,

particularly

among

women

who

were

prescribed

it

during

their

adolescence

to

halt

puberty
.

Speaker 1
17:09

Lupron
,

originally

developed

to

treat

prostate

cancer
,

has

been

utilized

off-label

to

pause

puberty

in

children

in

conditions

like

gender

dysphoria

or

pre-cocosis

puberty
,

as

well

as

being

used

for

medical

management

for

those

with

endometriosis
.

However
,

its

long-term

effects

have

sparked

worry

and

debate

among

patients

and

medical

professionals

alike
.

One

of

the

aspects

that

has

raised

eyebrows

is

the

potential

impact

on

oral

health
.

Some

individuals

who

underwent

puberty

suppression

with

Lupron

have

reported

experiencing

significant

dental

issues

later

on

in

life
,

such

as

tooth

decay

and

loss
,

as

well

as

jaw

problems
.

This

connection

between

Lupron

and

oral

health

problems

has

left

many

questioning

the

safety

of

the

drug
,

seeking

answers

about

its

lasting

consequences
.

Speaker 1
17:58

Amidst

these

concerns
,

personal

stories

add

a

poignant

layer

to

the

debate
.

One

woman

shares

her

experience

of

being

prescribed

Lupron

as

a

teenager

to

manage

her

endometriosis
.

While

it

provided

temporary

relief

from

her

symptoms
,

she

later

faced

a

cascade

of

health

issues
,

including

severe

dental

problems
.

Her

story

underscores

the

complexity

of

medical

decisions

made

in

adolescence

and

the

need

for

more

research

into

the

long-term

effects

of

drugs

like

Lupron
.

Despite

the

lack

of

conclusive

evidence

linking

Lupron

to

specific

health

problems
,

the

uncertainty

surrounding

its

use

has

led

to

anxiety

amongst

patients

Controversy Over Use of Lupron

Speaker 1
18:33

.

Speaker 1
18:33

Many

women

who

were

administered

Lupron

during

their

formative

years

now

grapple

with

the

worries

about

their

future

health

and

decisions

made

on

their

behalf
.

This

uncertainty

has

prompted

calls

for

more

transparency

from

health

healthcare

providers

about

risks

associated

with

puberty

suppression

and

the

re-evaluation

of

its

widespread

use
.

In

response

to

these

concerns
,

some

medical

professionals

advocate

for

a

cautious

approach

to

prescribing

Lupron
,

emphasizing

the

importance

of

informed

consent

through

discussions

about

potential

risks
.

Additionally
,

there

is

a

growing

demand

for

further

research

into

the

long-term

effects

of

puberty

suppression
,

including

its

impact

on

bone

density
,

fertility

and

overall

health
.

In

conclusion
,

the

use

of

Lupron

to

halt

puberty

in

adolescents

remains

a

contentious

issue
,

with

questions

lingering

about

its

safety

and

long-term

consequences
.

Speaker 1
19:24

While

providing

temporary

relief

for

some

individuals

with

endometriosis
,

others

worry

about

the

potential

risk

it

may

pose
,

particularly

concerning

oral

health

and

overall

well-being
.

As

discussions

around

puberty

suppression

continue
,

there

is

a

pressing

need

for

more

comprehensive

research

and

open

dialect

to

ensure

the

best

possible

outcome

for

patients
.

So

next

time

you

think

you're

alone

in

all

your

dental

woes
,

just

remember

that

there

is

research

that

brings

some

correlations

to

the

forefront
,

and

that

you're

not

alone

in

this

journey
.

And

remember
,

all

the

links

to

all

these

articles

are

on

the

description

for

this

podcast
,

because

the

more

you

know
,

the

better

you

can

advocate
.

So

until

next

time
,

continue

advocating

for

you

and

for

those

that

you

love
.