Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda shares how to optimize your oral health and the science behind her top tips.

It is crucial to not only minimize bacteria that is known to cause periodontal disease, but also practice oral care habits that promote the growth of healthy bacteria. Studies have shown that taking care of your mouth not only combats everything from bad breath to gum disease, but also systemic diseases such as stroke and rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr. Sanda outlines ingredients and oral care methods that are proven to optimize overall health. She shares tips for using electric toothbrushes and water flossers – it might surprise you to learn the proper techniques! Dr. Sanda also highlights products from Orsana that can support your holistic health routine.

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Key Takeaways:

• (00:29) Advances in the field of microbiology from the past decade

• (3:07) Why it's so important to have a healthy layer microbiome in the mouth

• (5:53) Step 1: Brush and Mineralize

• (7:32) Step 2: Floss and Clean

• (9:25) Step 3: Chew and Restore

Resources Mentioned:

• Renew and Restore Oral Care System

• The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of String Floss

• Orasana WaterJET

• Probiotic Mints

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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda sits down with Dr. Shilpa Sayana to discuss how oral health is connected to overall health.

Dr. Sayana is the medical director of the Sayana Health & Wellness Center who is dedicated to holistic wellness practices and functional medicine testing to address the root cause of sickness. In this episode, Dr. Sayana shares methods for understanding why you're not feeling well and emphasizes being proactive in your health for long-term benefits.

Dr. Sayana explains how issues such as hormonal imbalances, gut inflammation, and autoimmune diseases can directly impact oral health. She touches on the role of medications, anxiety, and stress in overall health and shares methods, treatments, and supplements for managing them. Dr. Sayana also highlights the dangers of mercury fillings and the importance of toxicity testing. She also encourages you to explore your health and treatment options through the Sayana Health & Wellness Center.

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Key Takeaways:

• (04:14) Dr. Sayana’s background and introduction to functional medicine

• (13:01) How medications can affect your oral health

• (15:03) Knowing the programs and tests to take

• (24:35) Why Sayana always starts with a form of gut testing

• (27:20) The benefits of having a holistic dentist over a traditional dentist

• (31:28) Ways autoimmune disease manifests into other areas

• (36:27) How Sayana Medical can help you

Guest Info:

• Sayana Medical & Wellness Center Website

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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda discusses a study showing that pregnant women are exposed to excessive mercury from dental amalgams.

A study published in February 2024 shows that mercury exposure from dental fillings threatens pregnant women. For women who aren’t pregnant but already have fillings, Dr. Sanda shares her recommendations for beginning to detox from these fillings. Once pregnant, mercury will cross over to the baby, and it is better to manage the mercury before pregnancy. Dr. Sanda shares her experience recovering from mercury toxicity. She encourages women struggling to get pregnant to test their mercury levels before beginning IVF and begin the detox process as soon as possible.

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Key Takeaways:

• (00:43) Mercury exposure from dental fillings in pregnant women

• (1:58) Recommendation for non-pregnant women

• (3:41) Amalgam in women correlates to mercury in urine.

• (5:31) Mercury is a neurotoxin possibility related to infertility

Resources Mentioned:

• Estimated mercury vapor exposure from amalgams among American pregnant women

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