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If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life
You've heard the advice: If you want to live longer, eat healthy foods and exercise daily. But there's a third piece of the puzzle, and it can add 10 to 15 years to your life.
It's been right under your nose this whole time-literally.
Your mouth is the gateway to your body and is the most critical organ for improving your health, from childhood onward. Everything in the human life cycle is related to the mouth: fertility, childbirth, sleeping soundly, success in school, finding a mate, getting a job, psychological well-being, avoiding chronic or systemic disease, and aging well. Your mouth is a window into the health of your body as a whole; from its microbiome to its structure, it impacts your physical and mental wellness in countless ways.
Unfortunately, the mouth-body connection has been largely neglected by American medicine . . . until now.
If Your Mouth Could Talk is the result of over 20 years of firsthand experience and research by renowned orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist, Dr. Kami Hoss. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Hoss connects the dots between oral health and whole-body health, offering a roadmap to a longer, more successful future for you and your family.
This isn't a book about brushing and flossing-or any of the other standard advice you get from your dentist. Instead, you'll hear about how to protect your mouth's microbiome, the effect of diet, the relationship between oral structure and sleep problems, how to breathe better, and more. This is an in-depth guide for people who want to take control of their health to the fullest extent possible-who want to understand how their mouth contributes to their overall health and quality of life, and what they can do to better care for it.
If your mouth could talk, it would tell you about the condition of your entire life. Time to start listening.
It's been right under your nose this whole time-literally.
Your mouth is the gateway to your body and is the most critical organ for improving your health, from childhood onward. Everything in the human life cycle is related to the mouth: fertility, childbirth, sleeping soundly, success in school, finding a mate, getting a job, psychological well-being, avoiding chronic or systemic disease, and aging well. Your mouth is a window into the health of your body as a whole; from its microbiome to its structure, it impacts your physical and mental wellness in countless ways.
Unfortunately, the mouth-body connection has been largely neglected by American medicine . . . until now.
If Your Mouth Could Talk is the result of over 20 years of firsthand experience and research by renowned orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist, Dr. Kami Hoss. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Hoss connects the dots between oral health and whole-body health, offering a roadmap to a longer, more successful future for you and your family.
This isn't a book about brushing and flossing-or any of the other standard advice you get from your dentist. Instead, you'll hear about how to protect your mouth's microbiome, the effect of diet, the relationship between oral structure and sleep problems, how to breathe better, and more. This is an in-depth guide for people who want to take control of their health to the fullest extent possible-who want to understand how their mouth contributes to their overall health and quality of life, and what they can do to better care for it.
If your mouth could talk, it would tell you about the condition of your entire life. Time to start listening.
Editorial Reviews
"If you have a mouth, this book is for you."
-Paul Krebsbach, DDS, PhD, Dean and professor at UCLA School of Dentistry
"This book was a delightful guide to the importance of integrating oral health with the entire body with a nice focus on sleep medicine . . . Dr. Kami Hoss has expertly written a book so parents can proactively improve the health, happiness, and future of their children."
-Raj Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, associate professor of clinical medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine
"As someone who promotes health and fitness for a living, I'm blown away by just how little I knew about the depth of the correlation between dental health and overall health before being introduced to If Your Mouth Could Talk . . . I am extremely grateful to have found Dr. Kami Hoss to make sure parents understand the importance of creating whatever fun it takes to prioritize oral health."
-Devin Alexander, New York Times bestselling author and celebrity chef
"So many of the chronic health conditions that plague Americans today can be explained by what goes on in the mouth . . . Dr. Kami Hoss has assimilated this life changing information into an easy-to-read book that should be taught in every major health care curriculum. Furthermore, it should be required reading for anyone interested in taking control of their own healthcare."
-Nathan S. Bryan, PhD, author, inventor, and entrepreneur
"As a family medicine physician caring for both kids and adults, and as a parent myself, I found Dr. Hoss' book informative and necessary . . . This may very well be some of the most important information you will ever learn."
-Sanaz Majd, MD, family medicine
"The teaching of oral development and dental care is lightly emphasized in medical education. Dr. Hoss has written an easily accessible and thorough treatise which fills this void. Medical professionals and the general public will benefit greatly from reading his wonderful book."
-Adam Breslow MD, MBA, pediatrician
"Thank you for the wonderful inspiration."
-Victoria Tate, actress and producer
"Not only does Dr. Kami have and display deep passion for his specialty, but he understands the human body and how his area of expertise fits in with the overall health of the individual."...
-Paul Krebsbach, DDS, PhD, Dean and professor at UCLA School of Dentistry
"This book was a delightful guide to the importance of integrating oral health with the entire body with a nice focus on sleep medicine . . . Dr. Kami Hoss has expertly written a book so parents can proactively improve the health, happiness, and future of their children."
-Raj Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, associate professor of clinical medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine
"As someone who promotes health and fitness for a living, I'm blown away by just how little I knew about the depth of the correlation between dental health and overall health before being introduced to If Your Mouth Could Talk . . . I am extremely grateful to have found Dr. Kami Hoss to make sure parents understand the importance of creating whatever fun it takes to prioritize oral health."
-Devin Alexander, New York Times bestselling author and celebrity chef
"So many of the chronic health conditions that plague Americans today can be explained by what goes on in the mouth . . . Dr. Kami Hoss has assimilated this life changing information into an easy-to-read book that should be taught in every major health care curriculum. Furthermore, it should be required reading for anyone interested in taking control of their own healthcare."
-Nathan S. Bryan, PhD, author, inventor, and entrepreneur
"As a family medicine physician caring for both kids and adults, and as a parent myself, I found Dr. Hoss' book informative and necessary . . . This may very well be some of the most important information you will ever learn."
-Sanaz Majd, MD, family medicine
"The teaching of oral development and dental care is lightly emphasized in medical education. Dr. Hoss has written an easily accessible and thorough treatise which fills this void. Medical professionals and the general public will benefit greatly from reading his wonderful book."
-Adam Breslow MD, MBA, pediatrician
"Thank you for the wonderful inspiration."
-Victoria Tate, actress and producer
"Not only does Dr. Kami have and display deep passion for his specialty, but he understands the human body and how his area of expertise fits in with the overall health of the individual."...
Readers Top Reviews
Gregory W. Patter
The book is well written and very scientific and full of collected research. Lots of facts and metrics. It also is a very enjoyable read. Easy to get through and compels you to read on. I have quickly adopted many of the recommendations and have referred the book to friends and family. Parents, this is a must.
Scarlett Thomas G
I had no idea how connected your mouth was to your entire body. After reading this book I feel so educated on my health and my well being. The book has a wealth of knowledge written in it and I would highly recommended it to just about anyone . Great Information !!
GINA HERNANDEZSca
I have four children and the information in this book I wished I had before I had kids. This is a must read for soon to be parents. Good info for myself who isn't a Dr. and the way its explained really helped me understand how important our mouth is. This my new Baby shower gift for new parents!
Amy wilkinsonGINA
If Your Mouth Could Talk is a must-read for everyone; especially adults and parents. I never knew how important the mouth is to your overall health, and how it's truly the gateway to the entire body. Dr. Hoss breaks down the complexity of the mouth in bite size chunks that are easy to understand; even if you're not in the dental field. There are so many good nuggets of information that I'll be taking with me so I can look forward to the dentist and not be afraid anymore! -Amy W. Ross (St. Petersburg, FL)
Bruce AdamsAmy wi
I was referred to this book from a family member. Very interesting to understand the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body. Impressive how the book walks through the history of dentistry and how its is related to health & wellness. Certainly going to change my approach to oral health for my 8 year old son and for me as well.
