The Dark Side of Psych Meds on Oral Health | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz

Send us Fan MailGum recession. Tooth loss. Bone density dropping fast. When those problems hit, most people get handed a brush-up-your-hygiene lecture or a “that’s just aging” shrug. We wanted a deeper answer, especially because we keep seeing oral health fall apart in people taking psychiatric medications and other prescriptions, and in people carrying a heavy toxic exposure history.We bring on Stephen Hewer, trained in nutrition and known for clinical work focused on structural health, jawbone integrity, gum health, and restoring bone density. He breaks down a key idea many supplement labels ignore: ionic calcium and how the parathyroid response to low usable calcium can push the body toward bone loss and even soft tissue calcification. We also talk through a systems view of osteoporosis risk, dental breakdown, and gum disease that includes pH balance, kidney and liver workload, and why “treating symptoms” often misses the root.Stephen also shares his personal story of mercury exposure from dental amalgams, the gut shutdown that followed, and what it took to rebuild over time. From there we move into gut microbiome repair, probiotic strategies, fermented nut yogurt, short chain fatty acids like butyrate, and why mineral deficiency can show up as cravings, anxiety, or dependence on stimulation and sedation. We even touch on brain nutrition and peptides through the lens of neuroplasticity and habit change.If you care about oral health, gum recession, bone density, osteoporosis prevention, and the connection between mental health and nutrition, this one will stretch how you think. Subscribe, share this with someone dealing with dental or bone loss, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.We're recruiting for a first-of-its-kind psychiatric medication withdrawal research study. If you've experienced psychiatric medication withdrawal, you may be eligible to participate.  Email [email protected] to learn more.  Savorista Coffee is offering our listeners 25% off their premium craft decaf and half caf blends with bold flavors, ethically sourced beans, and natural decaffeination. Small-batch roasted for exceptional taste. EUse promo code GASLIT at checkout! https://savorista.com/discount/GASLIT 💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.Support the showAre you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you!  Message us your gaslit stories at [email protected] you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.  Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes! Thanks for listening!Follow Us individually atDr. Teralyn:Instagram @Dr_TeralynFacebook  @DrTeralynTik Tok @Dr_TeralynTherapist Jenn: Instagram @TherapistJenTikTok @Jenn.Schmitz