Chronic Inflammation Starts Where You Think It Doesn’t

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Dr. Radwa Saad discusses the impact of oxidative stress and inflammation on oral and overall health with guest François Vix.

The Oral–Systemic Link: How Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Affect Your Teeth and Overall Health Understanding the Connection Between Oral Health and Whole-Body Health In this powerful episode of The Wonder Tooth Podcast , Dr. Radwa Saad explores the science behind the oral-systemic link —the connection between oral health and overall health. Many people struggle with chronic conditions such as gum disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or unexplained inflammation. Increasingly, research suggests that oxidative stress and chronic inflammation may play a major role in these conditions. In this episode, Dr. Saad speaks with biotechnology entrepreneur François Vix about emerging research on antioxidant defenses and how oxidative stress may affect: Gum disease and periodontal inflammation Cardiovascular health and arterial plaque Diabetes and metabolic syndrome Skin conditions and immune function Aging and tissue regeneration Understanding these mechanisms can help patients better appreciate why oral health is a key part of overall wellness and preventive medicine . What Is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress occurs when the body produces more free radicals than its antioxidant…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Radwa Saad

Guest: François Vix

Topics covered

• oxidative stress
• oral health
• systemic health
• inflammation
• chronic disease
• antioxidant defenses

Keywords

• oxidative stress
• oral health
• inflammation
• gum disease
• cardiovascular health
• diabetes
• antioxidants
• chronic conditions

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Organizations: The Wonder Tooth Podcast

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