The Dental Diet: The Surprising Link between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health

384 Pages·2018·7.19 MB·English

by  Steven Lin

Praise for The Dental Diet
“Dental health is almost a forgotten topic when we think about our overall
health, but what if the health of our teeth and gums could alert us to problems
like diabetes and Alzheimer’s? Dr. Lin makes a powerful case for not only
paying more attention to our dental health, but he makes the case that what is
healthy for the mouth, is healthy for our whole being.”
— Robb Wolf, New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling
author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat
“The future of medicine is interconnected in every way. The oral-systemic link
is an obvious example of this greater trend, and I am thrilled to see dentists like
Dr. Steven Lin leading the way in showing why we must work together to
change the trajectory of healthcare worldwide.”
— James Maskell, founder of Evolution of Medicine and author of
The Evolution of Medicine
“The Dental Diet is an incredible resource. Grounded in new understandings of
the critical importance of the oral microbiome to overall health, Dr. Lin leads the
way with a unique action-based food plan that is a must-read for anyone wanting
to enhance oral health and well-being.”
— Mark Burhenne, DDS, author of The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox
“Dr. Lin is a complete breath of fresh air in the Lifestyle Medicine community.
I’ve personally learned an enormous amount from his work, and I’m thrilled to
see that he is creating a book to make this more available to the public. The
dental-body connection is fascinating and completes a missing link for many
people worldwide. The Dental Diet is a must for every patient and medical
practitioner to read and understand for better overall health.”
— Rupy Aujla, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kitchen
“As an orthodontist that tries to help kids grow up with straight teeth, I know we
have to go back to the basics: breathing, posture, sleep, and nutrition. From the
moment of the first suckle, what we eat and how we eat it is critical to the final
outcome of the face, airway, jaws, and teeth. Dr. Lin’s prescription is just what
outcome of the face, airway, jaws, and teeth. Dr. Lin’s prescription is just what
the doctor should be ordering.”
— Barry Raphael, DMD, founder of The Raphael Center for
Integrative Orthodontics
“Crooked teeth are a sign of a deeper underlying problem. Dr. Lin’s book
provides a much needed look into the profound impact diet has on dental health.
It also provides key strategies for parents to ensure their children have a diet that
will support optimal dental and whole body health.”
— Dr. Michael Ruscio, researcher, health enthusiast, and host of Dr.
Ruscio Radio
“Dr. Lin’s revolutionary leadership in nutrition and dentistry connected so many
dots during our interview, we are thrilled his important better health
recommendations are now widely accessible in The Dental Diet!”
— Ashley Koff, R.D., and Robyn O’Brien, co-hosts of Take Out
with Ashley & Robyn
“Dr. Lin’s work is timely and addresses an important, upcoming field which few
have ventured into thus far. Nutritional epigenetics captures the age-old saying
of ‘you are what you eat,’ but he backs up this concept with up-to-date scientific
evidence. I strongly recommend this book to students, doctors, dentists, and
researchers in nutrition, dietetics, and obesity, as well as other healthcare
professionals.”
— Professor Dave Singh, DDSC, Ph.D., DMD, president of Vivos
BioTechnologies, Inc.
“As an orthodontist, long ago, I saw the limitations of simply straightening teeth
to improve a patient’s smile. Over the last few decades, I have witnessed a
paradigm shift in the focus of the dental industry through both speaking
internationally and training thousands of dentists in the importance of functional
airway dentistry. I believe the next step is for the profession to further integrate
preventative steps, which is being led by Dr. Lin’s nutrition program to address
the malocclusion epidemic.”
— Dr. Derek Mahony, specialist orthodontist at Full Face
Orthodontics

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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form
of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly
or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your
quest for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this
book for yourself, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Lin, Steven, 1984-author.
Title: The dental diet : the surprising link between your teeth, real food, and life-changing natural health /
Dr. Steven Lin.
Description: 1st edition. | Carlsbad, California : Hay House, Inc., 2018.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017029724 | ISBN 9781401953171 (hardback) Subjects: LCSH: Nutrition and dental
health. | Food habits. |
Teeth—Diseases—Prevention. | Mouth—Diseases—Prevention. | BISAC: HEALTH & FITNESS / Diets.
| HEALTH & FITNESS Oral Health. | HEALTH & FITNESS Healthy Living.
Classification: LCC RK281 .L56 2018 | DDC 617.6/01—dc23 LC record available at
https://lccn.loc.gov/2017029724
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-40195317-1
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To my family, friends, and countless inspiring people who provided
immeasurable love, support, and guidance along the journey of
writing this book.