Wake Up, Brush Teeth, Start Day

About this episode

Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the importance of oral health with Dr. Kami Hoss, emphasizing the benefits of a proper brushing routine.

We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often overlooked organ when it comes to improving overall health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Kami Hoss, author of “If Your Mouth Could Talk,” to discuss the importance of oral health and the brushing routine he recommends for morning and night. For more on Dr. Hoss’ oral care recommendations, check out his e-book: https://supermouthcdn.blob.core.windows.net/website/The_Oral_Care_Revolution.pdf -- Editors’ Note: This episode originally aired in January of 2026 and was assembled from two interviews (one host-led and one producer-led) that took place on separate occasions. Our show was produced by Sofia Sanchez. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Guest: Dr. Kami Hoss

Topics covered

• oral health
• dental care
• health improvement
• brushing routine
• interview

Keywords

• oral health
• brushing teeth
• flossing
• dental care
• health benefits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN Podcasts, supermouthcdn

Books & works: If Your Mouth Could Talk

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