Hello friends! I’m so excited to share this week’s episode with a biological dentist Dr. Tony IngramThis is really eye-opening. We dive into the powerful connection between oral health, gut health, inflammation, and the rest of the body—and how what happens in your mouth can affect your hormones, immune system, brain, and more.
Dr. Toni shares with us her personal journey with Crohn’s disease that completely changed her approach to dentistry and led her into the world of biological and functional dentistry. We talk about hidden tooth infections, root canals, sealants, airway health, jaw development, cavities, and what it really means to treat the root cause; Not just the symptoms.
If you’ve ever wondered if your dental treatment could be impacting your overall health, or you’re trying to take a more holistic approach to healing…this episode is a must-listen.
197: Is treating your teeth making you sick? Biological dentist Tony Ingram explains it all
Here’s what we discuss:
- Dr. Toni’s personal treatment journey with Crohn’s disease and how it reshaped her approach to dentistry
- The strong relationship between oral health, gut health, and systemic inflammation
- Why nutrition and prevention are the foundation of true oral health
- Real risks and considerations of root canals and informed consent
- Palate expanders, jaw development, airway health, sleep, and child development
- Implants vs. Bridges vs. Doing Nothing: What’s Best for Overall Health
- Simple daily habits to improve your oral and whole-body health (including tongue scraping!)
- And so on. a lot. more!
This episode will completely change the way you think about dentistry, prevention, and the mouth-body connection. If you care about your hormones, immune system, sleep, energy, or long-term health; You need this episode!
You can find Dr. Toni and her team at:
Website: Izdihar.dental
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoniengram/?hl=ar
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