Topics covered in the podcast include prevention of oral cancer, best oral health practices, impact of poor oral health on overall well-being, choosing the right toothpaste, interconnectedness of oral health and physical discomfort, importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene habits, marketing strategies in the oral healthcare industry.
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Clean Inner Surfaces And Tongue
Focus on the inner surfaces and the tongue base because salivary glands there promote tartar formation.
Clean every corner, keeping certain strokes vertical so the brush reaches the contact areas.
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Brush At Night And Morning
Brush twice daily: once at night and once after breakfast to remove overnight biofilm and post-meal residue.
Night brushing is most important because it prevents bacterial growth during sleep.
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Floss Correctly Every Night
Floss nightly using a long (12–18 inch) piece and wrap it around your middle fingers for control.
Glide the floss past contacts gently to avoid injury and ensure full interdental cleaning.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:04) - Raj’s teeth examination
(04:15) - Reason of oral cancer
(06:05) - Tension can cause cancer
(07:33) - Symptoms of precancer
(09:47) - Can oral cancer be cured?
(10:28) - Prevention from oral cancer
(10:54) - Celebrities should not do tobacco ads
(11:19) - Sachin Tendulkar denied tobacco ad
(12:35) - Should you use mouthwash?
(13:17) - Best toothpaste
(13:51) - Correct way to brush teeth
(16:47) - How to use toothpaste?
(18:10) - Why is brushing at night important?
(19:34) - Should you use floss?
(21:34) - For how long should you brush?
(21:51) - Why is brushing twice important?
(24:27) - Poor oral health can lead to heart attack & diabetes
(25:48) - Should you use whitening toothpaste?
(28:13) - Patanjali toothpaste
(29:08) - Mouth sanitizer
(29:54) - Reason of bad breath
(31:28) - Gut problem starts from mouth
(32:30) - Reason of cavity
(34:38) - Can vaping cause teeth problems?
(35:00) - Coca-cola can dissolve your teeth
(35:39) - Teeth problem can cause neck & shoulder pain
(38:14) - How to choose the right dentist?
(41:06) - Why did our ancestors not need to brush?
(42:06) - Rinse your mouth
(42:51) - Soft vs hard bristle brush
(44:01) - Reason of sensitivity
(44:57) - Does sensitivity toothpaste work?
(45:46) - Tongue cleaning
(46:48) - Visit a dentist every 6 month
(47:45) - Cost to become a dentist
(49:33) - Income of a dentist
(51:24) - Oral s*x can cause oral cancer?
(52:21) - Alcohol mouthwash can cause cancer?
(52:48) - What food should you eat?
(53:10) - How did Colgate become the leader?
(56:32) - Weird reason for smile treatment
(59:31) - Are veneers good?
(01:00:37) - Cost of braces & invisalign
(01:01:58) - Toothsi vs invisalign
(01:02:49) - Don’t trust on ads in health sector
(01:04:37) - Thank you for watching
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Sandesh Mayekar in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Father of Modern Dentistry in India and a Philanthropist. He is the Founder of the Indian Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also the author of the book "More than a Mouthful" which became a best seller in no time. In this episode, we discussed how oral cancer happens and how can we save ourselves from it. He shared how minor things cause oral cancer and how we can manage early signs of cancer known as pre-cancer condition. He showed us the best way of brushing our teeth and how to put the toothpaste the right way. He also shared shocking side-effects of not brushing our teeth at night, and how oral health affects diabetes, heart, lungs and other body parts. We further talked about what leads to bad breath and the connection between not brushing right and gut issues. We also talked about lesser-known facts about why kids get cavities and does drinking Coca-Cola really melts down our teeth. Towards the end, we talked about teeth sensitivity, tongue cleaning, and many other areas of oral health. We then talked about how much investment it takes to become a dentist and busted some popular myths about oral health. We discussed why Colgate became the leader of the market, his patients Raj Kumar Rao and Priyanka Chopra, and their stories. He ended our conversation by giving some really important advice. For more such insightful podcasts, subscribe to our channel and join us on this journey of Figuring Out.
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