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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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Shirley Gutkowski, a dental hygienist passionate about myofunctional therapy, about sleep apnea, the power of the tongue, and how airway improvements can change your life.

Throats aren’t just throats anymore—they’re airways! For those with headaches, TMJ pain, shoulder or neck aches, working with a myofunctional therapist may be the road to less pain. Shirley speaks to the importance of collaboration between dentists and myofunctional therapists, pointing out that most people in dentistry and speech pathology know very little about the airway! Improving the airway can significantly improve sleep apnea and other overlooked conditions that can be fatal. She discusses each step of the Primal Air intake process and how to know if it may be time to reach out. The prevalence of misinformation about diet and lifestyle has caused the modern face to shrink, and our airways are paying for it! This is not an episode to be missed.

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Key Takeaways:

• (1:48) From dental hygienist myofunctional therapist

• (10:01) How myofunctional therapy can improve sleep apnea

• (17:04) Differences and overlaps with speech pathology

• (20:01) Do you need a myofunctional therapist?

• (25:55) How an infant’s face changes

Guest Info:

• Primal Air LLC | website

• Primal Air LLC | Facebook

• For more information about Shirley’s book, More than a Kissing Spot: Your New Baby's Face, email her directly at primalairomt@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned:

• Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry: Clinical recommendations and regulatory considerations

• Marc Moeller, Managing Director of the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

• Collaboration Cures Conference

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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda reviews the American Dental Association’s (ADA) updated dental radiography safety recommendation, specifically advocating against led aprons.

Modern digital X-rays and precise beam targeting are essential when taking dental X-rays. Dr. Sanda reviews the ADA’s paper outlining their new safety recommendations, Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry, to show that ionizing radiation from dental X-rays is a carcinogen. Children and younger adults are more susceptible to the effects of radiation because their cells are growing and their organs are more sensitive to radiation. Dr. Sanda recommends antioxidants to combat oxidative stress from dental imaging. Practicing safe radiation exposure is vital for your health!

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Key Takeaways:

• (00:58) ADA last updated their recommendations in 2012!

• (2:42) Unpacking ADA paper, Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry

• (05:32) Combating oxidative stress and cone beam CT scans

• (9:14) Kids and young adults more sensitive to radiation

Resources Mentioned:

• Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry: Clinical recommendations and regulatory considerations

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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda is joined by Cibele Bossi, the founder of Sabiá Circle, to discuss the benefits of being part of a supportive community in a holistic health journey, the joy of reconnecting with nature and how Sabiá Circle can help those feeling isolated.

Sabiá Circle is a wellness brand that offers incredible healing experiences through nature retreats. They bring together thought leaders and somatic facilitators to guide participants through transformative journeys. Throughout their conversation, Cibele shares her inspiring journey from a tech career to producing wellness events and founding her brand focused on holistic well-being and environmental sustainability. She touches on her positive experience with holistic dentistry and how addressing her gum disease significantly improved her gut health. Cibele dives into the power of community and nature in healing, highlighting the importance of connection and support. She discusses her experiences in the Amazon rainforest, her dedication to supporting indigenous communities, and the importance of integrating these principles into modern wellness practices. Plus, she offers fantastic tips and advice for those looking to reconnect with nature and find supportive communities if they feel isolated.

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Key Takeaways:

• (2:21) Why Cibele started Sabiá Circle

• (4:59) How Sabiá Circle cultivates a community feel for people who feel lonely

• (8:27) Tips for finding a community where you can connect and be yourself

• (15:16) Cibele’s work with indigenous leaders

• (19:32) Advice on becoming friends with fear
  
  

Guest Info:

• Sabiá Circle | website

• Sabiá Circle | Instagram

• Cibele Bossi | LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned:

• Use the code DRSANDA at checkout for a 20% discount for first-time attendees of Sabiá Circle wellness retreats

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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Lorraine Maita about how hormones affect your oral health, Sjögren's disease, and autoimmunity.

Lorraine, AKA the Hormone Harmonizer, began working in a NYC emergency room, but

after an eye-opening transition into perimenopause, she started her business, The Feel Good Again Institute. Lorraine debunks common fears around hormone replacement therapy. It’s all about knowing your risk factors! Menopause significantly affects oral health as the oral microbiome changes and bioidentical hormones can help. She generously shares her experience when her teeth turned black after taking too many antibiotics and how we fixed the issue with Orasana probiotics. Lorrain then walks us through the most common times of life when women develop autoimmune disorders, all based on when hormones fluctuate. Be sure to check out Lorraine’s courses, like the Anti-Aging Solution, through her Feel Good Again Institute!

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Key Takeaways:

• (1:46) From functional medicine to hormone harmony

• (5:15) Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) actually scary?

• (7:36) Differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones

• (8:39) Bioidentical hormones can help menopause symptoms in the mouth!

• (14:01) The role of hormones in the microbiome

• (19:53) Autoimmune disease in women and Sjögren's disease

• (25:54) The Feel Good Again Institute’s courses
  
  

Guest Info:

• The Feel Good Again Institute | Website

• The Feel Good Again Institute | Youtube

• The Feel Good Again Institute | Facebook

• Vibrance For Life | Website

• Lorraine Maita, MD | Facebook

• Lorraine Maita, MD | Instagram

• Lorraine Maita, MD | LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned:

• Is HRT for You?

• The Anti-Aging Solution: Conquer Cortisol, "The Major Ager," for Ideal Energy, Weight, Mood, Mental Clarity, Sleep, and More!

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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Monica Hershaft, a holistic practitioner, about identifying mystery illnesses and the connection to hidden dental dysfunction.

Growing up vegan, Monica shares how she eventually developed a choline deficiency and started to eat meat again. An NRT doctor helped her regain her health, which inspired her to become a nutritionist. She shares some of the most common mystery illnesses she sees in her Scottsdale practice, which are almost always symptoms of the nervous system being blocked or stretched. We discuss the importance of removing metal fillings, how hard it is to remove mercury from the body, and the role of the parotid glands in the process. Monica speaks to the five layers of illness that everyone, including animals, goes through in getting sick. I love talking with Monica because her story is a great reminder that it doesn’t matter what your labs are; it matters how you feel. Medical gaslighting is a real issue, and it’s important to always advocate for your health!

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Key Takeaways:

• (1:10) A vegan detox gone wrong led Monica to NRT certification and holistic health

• (13:16) Most common mystery illnesses are from the nervous system or gut interruption

• (18:22) The importance of holistic dentistry for the rest of your body

• (21:50) Cone beam scans are considerably more thorough

• (25:12) Removing metal fillings and mercury from the body

• (30:50) Role of the parotid glands when you have metal fillings

• (33:32) The five layers of illness

• (37:18) Muscle testing can reveal parasites better than stool samples

• (47:30) Conventional animal protein vs grass-fed organic meat

• (50:48) Medical gaslighting is real!

Guest Info:

• Monica Hershaft | Instagram

• Monica Hershaft | Website

• Immune Repair Food List | Free here!

• Try out Monica’s Mystery Illness Membership Community, Treat The Source, for the first month free! USE THE CODE: SANDA

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