#324: The Hidden Health Crisis in Your Teeth with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

What if the key to your chronic health issues starts with your mouth? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen reveals the powerful, often-overlooked connection between oral health and full-body wellness. Sharing her personal transformation from conventional dentist to holistic health advocate, Dr. Jorgensen uncovers the hidden dangers of common dental procedures—like mercury fillings, root canals, and untreated airway obstructions—and how they can silently fuel disease.You’ll learn how nutrition, genetics, and even the position of your wisdom teeth can influence everything from hormonal balance to gut health. From the science of tooth meridians to the surprising role of the oral microbiome, this conversation will completely change the way you think about dental care—and empower you to ask smarter questions at your next appointment.SPONSORSTroscriptions:  There’s a completely new way to optimize your health. Give it a try at troscriptions.com/GABBY or enter GABBY at checkout for 10% off your first order.CHAPTERS00:00 The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness02:12 Dr. Michelle Jorgensen's Journey to Holistic Dentistry08:02 Understanding Mercury Poisoning and Its Impact13:58 The Role of Root Canals in Chronic Disease21:03 Airway Obstruction and Its Dental Indicators30:18 Nutrition's Role in Dental Health34:01 Empowering Patients to Advocate for Their Health37:22 Understanding Tongue Ties and Genetic Variants39:49 The Connection Between Oral Health and Hormones40:55 Exploring Tooth Meridians and Energy Flow42:24 The Impact of Wisdom Teeth on Hormonal Health45:46 The Importance of Cone Beam CT Scans47:16 Bad Breath and Microbiome Issues49:58 The Controversy of Fluoride in Dental Care54:06 Remineralizing Teeth with Hydroxyapatite59:21 The Joy of Restoring Smiles and Health01:03:36 Navigating Patient Motivation and Health Choices01:08:32 The Importance of Personal Motivation01:09:29 Tongue Scraping: A Personal Journey01:14:17 Non-Negotiables in Dental Care01:16:20 The Role of Tonsils in Health01:18:31 Stress and Its Impact on Oral Health01:20:08 Learning from Weston Price01:21:32 Balancing Multiple Roles as a Parent01:24:09 The Challenge of Parenting a Child with Mental Health Issues01:25:02 Chronic Inflammation and Its Indicators01:29:15 Nutritional Needs in Adolescents and Women01:33:30 Living Well: Resources and Final ThoughtsFor more Gabby:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialThe Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5AKEYWORDSoral health, holistic dentistry, chronic disease, mercury poisoning, root canals, airway obstruction, nutrition, dental health, patient advocacy, wellness, tongue tie, genetic variants, oral health, hormones, tooth meridians, wisdom teeth, hormonal health, cone beam CT scans, bad breath, microbiome, fluoride, remineralization, hydroxyapatite, dental care, patient motivation, motivation, tongue scraping, dental care, tonsils, stress, Weston Price, parenting, inflammation, nutrition, health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com