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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about holistic healing, detox, or working with me? Here are some common questions to guide you on your journey to better health!
Yes—your mouth and body are deeply connected. The mouth is full of blood vessels, nerves, and pathways that link directly to the rest of your body. When there’s infection, toxicity, or inflammation in the mouth, it doesn’t stay contained—it can spread through the bloodstream and immune system, influencing your overall health. This is why issues like gum disease, root canals, or metal fillings may contribute to health challenges in places far beyond your teeth.
Hidden dental issues don’t always cause obvious tooth pain. Instead, they can show up as systemic or “mystery” symptoms, such as:
Chronic fatigue or low energy
Headaches or brain fog
Unexplained inflammation or joint pain
Autoimmune flare-ups
Heart palpitations or cardiovascular strain
Thyroid or hormonal imbalances
Digestive discomfort
Because these symptoms are often vague or widespread, people don’t always connect them to their dental health—but they often improve when underlying dental issues are addressed.
A root canal saves a tooth by cleaning out the infection and sealing it, but it also leaves the tooth “dead.” Because blood flow and immune cells can no longer reach inside that tooth, bacteria can sometimes remain in the tiny tubules of the root. Over time, this can create a hidden source of infection that your immune system has to constantly manage.
Not everyone with a root canal experiences problems—but for some, these hidden infections may contribute to chronic inflammation, fatigue, autoimmune flare-ups, or other systemic health challenges. Biological dentists take extra steps to evaluate and address these risks using advanced imaging, ozone therapy, or alternative treatments that focus on both oral and whole-body health.
If you’ve had a root canal and are wondering how it might be impacting your health, a consult can help you explore whether it’s playing a role in your symptoms.
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Silver, or “amalgam,” fillings have been used for decades. What many people don’t realize is that these fillings actually contain about 50% mercury, along with other mixed metals. Over time, mercury vapor is released—especially when chewing or consuming hot liquids/food—and your body absorbs it. This contributes to fatigue, brain fog, hormonal imbalances, or other chronic health concerns.
Biological dentists use special protocols to safely remove amalgam fillings and replace them with bio-compatible materials that don’t carry the same risks. If you still have silver fillings, you should get them removed as soon as possible. The key is making any changes safely and with the right support for your body’s natural detox systems. That's where I come in to help you prepare your body for the removal and for detox after your amalgam fillings have been removed
I have a list of trusted Biological Dentists that I can refer you out to so you know you are in the best care. I always advise my clients to carefully choose a Biological Dentist that is experienced.
Their approaches are very different.
A traditional dentist focuses mainly on treating the symptoms of dental problems—repairing cavities or managing gum disease. Some of these treatments can actually be harmful to your overall health and make existing health conditions even worse.
A biological dentist takes a whole-body view. They use bio-compatible materials, advanced imaging, and specialized techniques to ensure that dental work supports—not disrupts—your overall health. They consider how dental procedures affect the immune system, detox pathways, and systemic wellness.
Think of it as the difference between patching a leak versus figuring out where the leak came from in the first place to fix it at the source.
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