From Dentistry to Metabolic Health: The Mouth-Body Connection with Dr. Debbie Ozment

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with Dr. Debbie Ozment, a board-certified health and wellness coach, about her journey from traditional dentistry to metabolic and systemic health. Discover how oral health drives inflammation throughout the body and learn practical strategies to support your gut, immune system, and overall wellness.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with Dr. Debbie Ozment, a former dentist turned metabolic health expert. Dr. Ozment explains how oral health is deeply connected to systemic inflammation and chronic disease, sharing stories from her 40-year dental career and her transition into holistic wellness.Listeners learn about key pathogens like Fusobacterium nucleatum, the role of hidden infections in root canals and cavitations, and how oral interventions can lower inflammation markers such as CRP. She also offers practical tips for supporting oral and systemic health, including interdental brushing, black seed oil applications, and lifestyle adjustments inspired by functional medicine.If you’re interested in understanding the root of chronic inflammation and improving overall health through oral care and metabolic awareness, this episode is for you.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs:⁠⁠https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detoxDr. Debbie Ozment is a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, former dentist with over 40 years of experience, and host of the Vitality Made Simple podcast. She specializes in the intersection of oral health, metabolic health, and systemic inflammation, helping people achieve wellness through practical and evidence-based strategies.Connect with Dr. Debbie OzmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebbieozment/?hl=en Website: DrDebbieOzment.comTEdX talk:  https://youtu.be/DCK9b01g5YcVitality Made Simple with Dr. Debbie Ozment Simple, sustainable strategies to boost your vitality and take the stress out of being healthy:⁠⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Buzzsprout⁠⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Listen on iHeart Radio⁠Watch on YouTubeConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073 -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast