This week we’re joined by dentist and mum of two, Dr Brodie Hawker, and she does not hold back. Within minutes she’s telling us:
“Just floss your goddamn teeth,”
and
“Lemon water every day will literally melt your enamel.”
In this episode we get into:
Why tap water with fluoride has quietly saved Australians from tonnes of fillings
How a couple of $45 X-rays can save you thousands in root canals later
The exact Colgate whitening toothpaste she actually rates (and waits to buy half-price)
Why she says water flossers are overrated and cheap floss wins
Whether HiSmile is dentist-approved or just good branding
How often you really need to go to the dentist – and when extras cover is actually worth it
Plus: kids who won’t let you brush, tank water families, toothbrush heads that haven’t been changed in 18 months, and the gross side of dentistry.
If you drink lemon water, avoid flossing or haven’t had a check-up in years... this one’s going to hurt just enough to help.