I love a good Napa cab as much as anyone. But here’s what we know about alcohol and your mouth: the news isn’t great. The good news? Today I’m sharing a science-backed protocol to minimize the damage.Between holiday parties, toasts, and late-night gatherings, December means more alcohol exposure for most people.Here’s what happens to your oral microbiome when you drink—and what to do about it. Alcohol Changes Your Oral MicrobiomeLarge-scale research shows a clear pattern: alcohol consumption is associated with shifts in the oral microbiome.In a study of 1,044 US adults, researchers found th...

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