Biological Dentist: The Surprising Link Between Oral Health, Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease in Women

Send us Fan MailWhat if your bloating, autoimmune flares, chronic inflammation, or brain fog weren’t just a gut or hormone issue, but an oral health issue?In this episode of Hopeful & Wholesome, I sit down with biological dentist and integrative health coach Dr. Toni Engram to explore the powerful connection between oral health and whole-body wellness.We discuss how infected root canals, hidden oral infections, and imbalances in the oral microbiome can contribute to systemic inflammation, gut issues, gallbladder symptoms, and autoimmune flares. Dr. Toni shares a powerful case of a patient whose chronic bloating and gallstone attacks resolved after removing an infected root canal, revealed only through 3D cone beam imaging.We also unpack:The science behind biological dentistryThe connection between oral bacteria and gut healthSaliva testing and autoimmune patternsThe controversy around fluoride in water and toothpasteWhat research says about fluoride and cognitive healthWhether nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste is actually safeHow to support and optimize your oral microbiome naturallyThe benefits of xylitol for teeth, sinuses, and children prone to ear infectionsWhy alcohol-based mouthwash may disrupt your microbiomeThe role of tongue scraping, mouth taping, and ozone therapy in oral healthIf you’re already investing in functional labs, mineral balancing, hormone optimization, and nervous system regulation, this conversation may reveal the missing piece impacting your inflammation, energy, and long-term resilience.Because your mouth isn’t separate from your immune system, gut, brain, or metabolism, it’s all connected.Connect with Dr. Toni Engram:Website: https://www.flourish.dental/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoniengram/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourholisticdentist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishdentalboutique/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flourishdentalboutique LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-toni-engram-11081731/About Dr. Toni EngramDr. Toni is the owner of Flourish Dental Boutique and a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and the International Academy for Biological Dentistry and Medicine. After navigating her own autoimmune journey with Crohn’s disease, she shifted her practice toward biological dentistry, focusing on root causes, safe materials, oral microbiome balance, and the mouth-body connection.Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a personal favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)