Degrees of Health Oral Health as an Early Warning Sign of Metabolic Disease | Sarah Hancock
Is tooth decay an early warning sign of metabolic disease?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Hancock to explore a connection most of us were never taught the powerful link between oral health, nutrition, and long term metabolic health.
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common diet related disease in the world yet it’s rarely discussed as part of chronic disease prevention. Sarah explains how frequent consumption of refined carbohydrates, nutrient poor diets, and early childhood eating patterns can affect not just our teeth, but our metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and future disease risk.
We cover:
- Why cavities may be an early metabolic red flag
- How diet impacts teeth beyond brushing and fluoride
- The link between refined carbs, insulin resistance, and oral health
- Why poor oral health often begins in childhood
- How nutrient dense diets may protect both teeth and metabolism
This conversation reframes oral health as a whole body issue, not just a dental one.
🎙️ Listen now and share with anyone interested in preventative health.
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