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Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

The Real Cause of Cavities Isn’t Sugar, You Won't Believe What Is | Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD

Mar 13, 2026 · 1h 25m

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Most people think cavities, bleeding gums, bad breath—even fertility issues—start everywhere except the mouth. But what if we’ve had it completely backwards? Today I’m joined by Dr. Staci Whitman, board-certified pediatric dentist, functional medicine practitioner, and co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry, to talk about how your oral microbiome affects your entire body. We go into fluoride, mouth breathing in kids and adults, the signs in your mouth that your hormones might be off, and why she says you should NEVER use a Steripod on your toothbrush. 🦷 Thank you to our sponsors! TOOTH PILLOW : Use code ALEXCLARK for a free video review upgrade. BLDG ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR : Use…