Why I stopped using fluoride toothpaste

Age Better with Liz Earle

August 24, 2026 ∙ 33 mins
Episode 74

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Could the way you clean your teeth be disrupting your health? Liz explains why she has swapped traditional fluoride toothpaste for hydroxyapatite – and shares the simple cleansing routine she uses to protect the balance of her oral microbiome.


Plus: tackling recurrent thrush, protecting your skin when swimming, whether maca boosts libido and how to spot menopause symptoms if you have PCOS or endometriosis.


In this episode:


·     Can fluoride toothpaste disrupt the gut microbiome?

·     Simple ways to protect your skin when swimming

·     Why might thrush keep coming back?

·     Which facial oils are best for my skin?

·     Recognising menopause symptoms when you have PCOS or endometriosis

·     A quick tip to stop chlorine damaging your hair

·     The best time to use a tongue scraper

·     Natural ways to support your libido

·     Is your mouthwash killing healthy bacteria?


Links mentioned in the episode:


·     Omega-3s

·     Collagen supplements

·     Dimples hydroxyapatite toothpaste

·     Copper tongue scraper

·     Interdental floss picks 

·     Podcast with functional dentist Dr Victoria Sampson

·     Probiotics

·     Podcast with Dr Rebecca Lewis on vaginal dryness

·     Podcast with Dr Florence Comite on blood tests

·     Newson Clinic treamtent for PCOS/PMOS

·     More on maca root

·     Read Everything You Need to Know about Face Oils

 

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846


More from Liz:

·     How To Age

·     A Better Second Half

·     Follow Liz on Instagram

·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram


Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith


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Age Better with Liz Earle

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74

Date

August 24, 2026

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33 mins
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  • The ADHD Doctor: How to Focus, Stop Procrastinating, Manage Your Emotions, & Feel in Control

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Age Better with Liz Earle

I’m on a mission to change the conversation around ageing. Women’s health – particularly as we age – has been underfunded and overlooked for far too long. And frankly, it’s time we pushed back. Through this podcast, I want to share the knowledge and tools that can help you thrive in later life by taking […]

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