49: Do We Really Have to Remove Wisdom Teeth? - with Kelly Brogan, MD

Ready to become the healthiest, most vital version of yourself? Join my Skool Community and start your multidimensional upgrade today.I recently appeared on Kelly Brogan's podcast, and one of the questions was along the lines of: "Do we really need to remove wisdom teeth?" This was my answer. Kelly Brogan, MD, holistic psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author, sits with me to challenge the standard recommendation to remove wisdom teeth the moment they cause discomfort. Generations of processed soft food diets have shrunk our jaws and narrowed our faces, but extraction isn't the only answer.The tongue is the body's most underrated skeletal scaffold. Positioned correctly against the hard palate, it drives jaw development, facial symmetry, and may even influence your breathing and swallowing. Tongue strengthening, deliberate chewing, and loosening jaw tension and facial fascia can reshape bone over time. Chewing each bite 15 times is a simple, powerful place to start.Removing wisdom teeth unnecessarily may do more harm than good, and the consequences could reach as far as long-term heart health.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction [01:07] Mentioning pain to your dentist almost always leads to the same recommendation, and it may be worth questioning [01:39] Humans have skeletally devolved over generations, and there's evidence to prove it [02:24] How the tongue scaffolds the entire face, shaping jaw development, facial symmetry, and cheekbone structure [04:16] The simple chewing habit that rebuilds jaw musculature, and the exact number of chews to aim for [05:01] How releasing jaw tension creates more room for teeth, and may eliminate the need for dental appliances [05:45] A constricted skeletal system is a modern epidemic, and reversing it starts with recognizing what convenience culture has cost us [06:43] The connection between unnecessary wisdom tooth extraction and future heart disease risk Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Holistic Dentist Reveals Hidden Truths About Cavities with Dr. Nirvani Umadat on Reclamation Radio | YouTubeFind more from Dr. Kelly Brogan on her Website, Instagram, and YouTube.Find more from Dr. Nirvani Umadat on her Website, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Skool Community.