Lab 054: Say Ahhh

About This Lab

This week, Titi and Zakiya are joined by Dr. Marcus Johnson to talk all things teeth and dental health. What’s really going on inside our mouths? Listen and find out!

• Why we shouldn’t fear the dentist

  • “The dentist is your friend.” - Dr. Marcus Johnson

  • De-mystifying root canals

• The anatomy of the tooth

  • Is the tooth an actual bone or nah? Let’s do some myth busting!

  • The mouth is a gateway to the rest of the body

    • super important for heart health

• What does fluoride do for us?

  • Prevents cavities or caries for the kiddos

  • Does NOT replace proper brushing and flossing

• New dental technologies for preventative care

  • Using composite bonding on the teeth early in life in order to keep bacteria from getting into the grooves of the teeth

Guest Expert

Our guest expert for this episode is Dr. Marcus Johnson, dental specialist and endodontist. He is the host the Endovoices Podcast, and he’s got the tea on some new and innovative dental health techniques and procedures.

Transcript

You can read the transcript while listening to the episode!