Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Each episode addresses a reader's dental issue through the lens of Dr. B's root cause and evidence-based approach to dental health and dentistry. Dr. Burhenne is a functional dentist and bestselling author whose website AsktheDentist.com is visited by millions of readers each year.

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Episodes

Episode #3: The Oral Microbiome

There is a rising body of knowledge about the importance of the oral microbiome for the maintenance of oral health, but we are still a long way off from understanding things in their entirety. Today on the show, we answer a listener question about how to maintain an optimal state in the oral microbiome! Dr. B gets into some habits revolving around diet, brushing, flossing, and even taping the mouth shut while we sleep. In his explanations, he elaborates on the role that plaque plays in keeping t...

Mar 30, 2021•15 min•Ep. 3

Episode #2: The Frenum Attachment

Today on the show Dr. B gets a question from a listener about whether it is necessary to do surgery on a one-year-old due to the formation of their frenum attachment. The frenum, in simple terms, is the web-like skin tag that connects the upper lip to the upper gum. Dr. B busts a few myths about the frenum attachment to the upper gum and the role this plays in causing gaps in teeth. He talks about the fact that gaps in teeth in young children are normal and also makes sure to suggest which types...

Mar 23, 2021•6 min•Ep. 2

Episode #1: Craze Lines and Fractures

Welcome to the first episode of Ask the Dentist, hosted by Dr. Mark Burhenne. The premise of this show is the same as that of askthedentist.com: to help patients inform themselves so that they can play an active role in the maintenance of their oral health. This podcast will also introduce you to the concept of functional dentistry, which is a root cause and integrative approach to treating dental symptoms and aims to bridge the gap between physicians and dentists. Our host will use each episode...

Mar 14, 2021•10 min•Ep. 1

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