The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast Oral Microbiome’s Role in Human Health and Longevity
Feb 8, 2026
Discussion of how the oral microbiome shapes longevity, systemic inflammation, and chronic disease. Exploration of oral frailty, tooth loss, and their ties to malnutrition and functional decline. Examination of plaque as an ecosystem influencing immunity and links between oral inflammation and cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pregnancy outcomes.
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Oral Microbiome Is Central To Human Biology
- The oral microbiome is a complex, individualized ecosystem of billions of microbes that shapes human biology.
- These microbes produce neurotransmitters and help remineralize teeth while influencing systemic health.
Oral Frailty Predicts Systemic Decline
- Oral frailty is degeneration of oral function and aesthetics that predicts systemic decline.
- Tooth loss, chewing and swallowing problems, and dry mouth accelerate frailty and shorten healthy lifespan.
Imbalanced Oral Ecology Drives Tooth Loss
- Periodontal disease and tooth decay arise from imbalances in the oral microbiome rather than just external events.
- These dental diseases are major drivers of tooth loss linked to shorter longevity.
