#79: Pediatric Dental Health with Dr. Steven Lin

In this episode, Stephanie interviews a special guest, Dr. Steven Lin. Dr. Steven Lin is a board-registered dentist, writer, and speaker. We invited Dr. Steven Lin on today’s show to shed light on pregnant and pediatric dental health. He is a passionate whole-health advocate who focuses on the link between nutrition and dental health. His mission is to prevent dental diseases instead of treating them. Curious about fluoride? Wondering how often it's really necessary to brush your kid's teeth or when they should first see a dentist? Interested in the link between dental health and nutrition (spoiler alert: you can influence your child's dental health before they're even born!)? Then, this episode is for you! We cover those topics and a LOT more on this episode! Dr. Lin's Bio Dr. Steven Lin is a dentist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Dental Diet. With a background in biomedical science, Dr. Lin has dedicated his career to outlining the nutritional basis of dental disease. His goal is to redefine crooked teeth as a nutritional deficiency and the most significant chronic health problem on the planet. As a leader in the functional dentistry field, his work is building a new model to help intervene in dental growth in kids and prevent orthodontic braces. The Dental Diet is available worldwide on Amazon. You learn more about functional dentistry and dental nutrition on his website www.drstevenlin.com   Topics Discussed: Dr. Steven Lin's background and what led him towards a more functional approach to dental health Things moms can do while pregnant to improve their dental health and their developing baby's dental health How often kids should brush/floss The first dental appointment Tongue/lip ties and dental development Dr. Lin's stance on fluoride and oral probiotics Considerations for dental procedures while pregnant How to avoid braces And more! Enjoy the listen! Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: The Dental Diet book  www.drstevenlin.com Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.