75. The Hidden Oral Infections Keeping You Stuck in Chronic Illness Dr. Kelly Blodgett

Dr. Kelly Blodgett returns to The Root of the Matter for a heartfelt conversation about his new book, Feel Whole Again, and the profound intersection of psychology, human connection, and dentistry. With a background in psychology and over 30 years in practice, Dr. Blodgett shares why understanding a patient's mindset, emotions, and intuition is just as important as clinical expertise. This episode dives deep into the power of truly listening, the limitations of symptom-focused healthcare, and how treating the whole person (not just the teeth) can transform lives.What You'll LearnWhy Dr. Blodgett wrote Feel Whole Again and how his psychology degree shaped his approach to dentistryThe often-overlooked connection between thoughts, beliefs, and physical health outcomesReal patient stories of transformation, from feeling hopeless to reclaiming vitalityWhy biological dentistry treats the mouth as a whole system, and why that matters for predictable healingThe role of nutrition and prep work before dental surgeryHow social isolation and mindset can be the missing pieces in chronic illnessWhat to look for (and ask) when choosing a biological dentistThe energy component of oral health, and why removing toxicity is essentialKey Quotes"Listen to the patient. He's telling you the diagnosis.""Every cell of your body is listening to your thoughts."Patient Transformation StoriesDr. Blodgett shares two powerful cases of women from Seattle who felt like they were losing hope in their health journeys. One, a chronic smoker who hadn't chewed real food in 20 years, went through a comprehensive protocol of nutrition, mindset work, and full-mouth rehabilitation, and by the end of the year, she was biting through sandwiches and kissing her husband without worry. The other, a former triathlete whose health tanked after incomplete dental work, underwent proper cavitation and bone cleaning and is now back to training for triathlons.Resources MentionedFeel Whole Again by Dr. Kelly Blodgett, available on Amazon (ebook, paperback, hardback)IABDM (International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine): iabdm.orgBio Dental Global Standard by Dr. Dominic NischwitzMegan Barnett, Functional NutritionistRoot Cause Protocol (Morley Robbins)Connect with Dr. Kelly BlodgettPractice Website: blodgettdentalcare.comCoaching & Speaking: drkellyjblodgett.comConnect with Dr. Carver Join the 6-Week Gum Disease Course: https://reversegumdiseaseinsixweeks.info/optinpageBook Your Personalized Consultation: https://calendly.com/drcarver-1/health-coaching-consult?month=2025-10Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only.  Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner.  Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests.  This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.