Order His Book - More than a Mouthful: The Adventures of a Dentist (in English): https://amzn.eu/d/5WqTJFR --------- Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:04 - Raj’s teeth examination 04:15 - Reason of oral cancer 06:05 - Tension can cause cancer 07:33 - Symptoms of precancer 09:47 - Can oral cancer be cured? 10:28 - Prevention from oral cancer 10:54 - Celebrities should not do tobacco ads 11:19 - Sachin Tendulkar denied tobacco ad 12:35 - Should you use mouthwash? 13:17 - Best toothpaste 13:51 - Correct way to brush teeth 16:47 - How to use toothpaste? 18:10 - Why is brushing at night important? 19:34 - Should you use floss? 21:34 - For how long should you brush? 21:51 - Why is brushing twice important? 24:27 - Poor oral health can lead to heart attack & diabetes  25:48 - Should you use whitening toothpaste? 28:13 - Patanjali toothpaste 29:08 - Mouth sanitizer 29:54 - Reason of bad breath  31:28 - Gut problem starts from mouth 32:30 - Reason of cavity 34:38 - Can vaping cause teeth problems? 35:00 - Coca-cola can dissolve your teeth 35:39 - Teeth problem can cause neck & shoulder pain 38:14 - How to choose the right dentist? 41:06 - Why did our ancestors not need to brush? 42:06 - Rinse your mouth 42:51 - Soft vs hard bristle brush 44:01 - Reason of sensitivity 44:57 - Does sensitivity toothpaste work? 45:46 - Tongue cleaning 46:48 - Visit a dentist every 6 month 47:45 - Cost to become a dentist 49:33 - Income of a dentist 51:24 - Oral s*x can cause oral cancer? 52:21 - Alcohol mouthwash can cause cancer? 52:48 - What food should you eat? 53:10 - How did Colgate become the leader? 56:32 - Weird reason for smile treatment 59:31 - Are veneers good? 01:00:37 - Cost of braces & invisalign 1:01:58 - Toothsi vs invisalign 1:02:49 - Don’t trust on ads in health sector 1:04:37 - Thankyou for watching ----------- In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Sandesh Mayekar in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Father of Modern Dentistry in India and a Philanthropist. He is the Founder of the Indian Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also the author of the book "More than a Mouthful" which became a best seller in no time. In this episode, we discussed how oral cancer happens and how can we save ourselves from it. He shared how minor things cause oral cancer and how we can manage early signs of cancer known as pre-cancer condition. He showed us the best way of brushing our teeth and how to put the toothpaste the right way. He also shared shocking side-effects of not brushing our teeth at night, and how oral health affects diabetes, heart, lungs and other body parts. We further talked about what leads to bad breath and the connection between not brushing right and gut issues. We also talked about lesser-known facts about why kids get cavities and does drinking Coca-Cola really melts down our teeth. Towards the end, we talked about teeth sensitivity, tongue cleaning, and many other areas of oral health. We then talked about how much investment it takes to become a dentist and busted some popular myths about oral health. We discussed why Colgate became the leader of the market, his patients Raj Kumar Rao and Priyanka Chopra, and their stories. He ended our conversation by giving some really important advice. For more such insightful podcasts, subscribe to our channel and join us on this journey of Figuring Out. Follow Dr Sandesh Mayekar On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsandeshmayekar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmayekaroralcare/ ----------- To Know More, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/rajshamani Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamaniraj LinkedIn: https://w