Can Dental Work Keep Thyroid Antibodies High? (Mercury & Root Canals Explained)

Could treatments many people consider ‘normal' dental procedures, like root canals or mercury fillings, impact your thyroid healing?This episode looks at how dental work might influence thyroid health. I’ll explain what mercury amalgams are, why some people feel better after removing them, and why others do not. We’ll also cover the debate around root canals and whether they can create ongoing immune stress. The focus isn’t on quick fixes but on helping you think through risks and benefits so you can decide what makes the most sense for your healing journey.If your heightened antibodies haven’t budged despite your best efforts, this could give you a new angle to explore. Tune in now!Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview01:32 – Podcast Intro01:56 – Dental Work as a Hidden Trigger for Thyroid Antibodies03:45 – Mercury Amalgams: What They Are & Their Potential Impact06:07 – Root Canals, Bacteria, and Chronic Inflammation Concerns06:25 – Safe Removal & the Role of Biological Dentists09:14 – Comparing Risks: Mercury vs. Root Canals10:16 – Personal Experience with a Root Canal and Implant13:22 – Considerations for Removing Amalgams15:50 – Testing Options for Mercury and Immune Reactions21:50 – Why Antibodies Stay High and Next Steps to Consider22:08 – Podcast Outro22:29 – Bonus Notes: Gum Inflammation, Holistic vs. Biological Dentists, and a Nickel Allergy CaseMentioned In this Episode: Episode with Dr. Eric Kempter: https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/biological-dentistry-and-thyroid-health-with-dr-eric-kempter-064/  Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/