Bite Sized Health

Bite-Sized Health – Episode: How Food Shapes Your Mouth and Your Body

What if your dental health professional could predict heart disease, diabetes, or even brain health—just by looking in your mouth?

In this episode of Bite-Sized Health, Sabrina Registered Dental Hygienist explores the powerful connection between oral health and whole-body health—and how your diet plays a central role. Learn how certain foods fuel cavities, gum disease, and inflammation—and how others strengthen your teeth, support your immune system, and reduce your risk of chronic illness.

From sugar and saliva to gut microbes and gum disease, we’ll break down the science in bite-sized, actionable insights. Your mouth might just be the mirror of your health—and it starts with what you eat.