Jonathan Levine: The Oral‑Health Habits Adding Years to Your Life
Your gums might be tanking your longevity
I just sat down with Dr Jonathan Levine.
He’s a NYC cosmetic dentist with 40+ years, 24 patents, and Smile House founder.
In this episode you’ll learn
A 4‑step morning ritual that slashes gum bleeding in two weeks
• The exact peroxide schedule that whitens without sensitivity
• How pH tweaks beat sugar restriction for cavity prevention
We dive into the details later in the conversation.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:21 Myth‑busting oral hygiene foundations
06:53 Floss vs brushing: what decades of data say
13:33 Safe whitening: temperature, timing, tools
21:28 Sugar, acids, and pH—root cause of decay
30:41 Oil pulling and alternative cleansers
37:34 Fluoride: dose makes the difference
48:11 Toothpaste tier list (17 brands ranked)
56:25 Kindness, stress, and nervous‑system health
1:03 Closing thoughts & future of Smile House
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