Smile! It’s good for you!

We’ve all heard that anecdote for a healthy life, but many people don’t know the vital connection between our mouth health and the health and vitality of our entire body.

Today I welcome to the show Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, BCTN, TNC. Dr. Michelle discovered that toxins such as mercury in her mouth were the cause of her major health issues, prompting her to seek a more natural-based approach to her work as a dentist.

Today Dr. Michelle advocates a natural approach to dentistry, and shares a wealth of knowledge and steps you can take today to take control of your mouth’s health, and in turn your overall wellness.

Here’s a bit of what you’ll hear in today’s episode:

-How serious health issues got Dr. Michelle involved in the realm of holistic dental practice…04:10

-Why adopting a holistic approach to dentistry was essential for Dr. Michelle to live a well-rounded life…08:30

-The protocol Dr. Michelle adopted to confront major toxin levels in her body…10:15

-How to address concerns about mercury fillings in your teeth (and why your dentist avoids discussing the hazards of mercury)…13:16

-How the health of your mouth correlates to your overall health…15:45

-Steps to eradicate, or even reverse, the negative effects of root canals…20:47

-Why grinding your teeth is causing major health problems (including Alzheimer’s)…23:15

-Pros and cons of devices and tech to assist with jaw structure, sleep apnea, etc…30:00

-The one thing you can do today to begin taking control of your mouth’s health…34:45

-And much more!

Resources mentioned:

Living Well with Dr. Michelle

Total Care Dental

Total Care Academy

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT.ORG)

The Hidden Epidemic

Connect with today’s guest!

801-360-5549

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, teacher, biologic/holistic dentist, and health and wellness provider. She is the author of four books:

• Healthy Mouth, Healthy You; Holistic Dental Guide
• Be Prepared, Not Scared; 12 Steps to Emergency Preparedness
• Self-Sufficient Living; A 12-Step Guide to help you gain security to learning to provide for yourself.
• 100 Days from the garden; 100 days of Seasonal Recipes and Eating from the Living Well Gardens with Bonus harvest, preservation, and health tips.

Journey to Holistic Dentistry

After practicing traditional dentistry for 10 years, Dr. Jorgensen became very sick. Through her own journey to return to health, she discovered she had mercury poisoning from drilling out mercury fillings for her patients. Concerns about the presence of other health-threatening materials or procedures in dentistry led her to explore the Biologic/Holistic Dentistry field.

For the last 10 years, she has been paving the way in Biologic/Holistic dentistry, learning from pioneers all over the world. She has created the Total Care Dental and Wellness Way, a patient CARE centric, health-focused method for treating dental and overall health. Patients from around the world seek out her care and come to Total Care Dental and Wellness to have their health restored.

She is also the founder of Living Well with Dr. Michelle. Living Well is a local and global outreach to teach the habits and behaviors necessary to really live well in today’s world. It includes everything from simple, healthy meal planning for busy families to Nature’s Medicine cabinet.

She has received certifications as a Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, a Certified Nutritional Autoimmune Specialist, and a Board-Certified Traditional Naturopath.

A busy mom of four, she loves to spend time with her family and is happiest when teaching and helping people!

P.S. If you’re just checking out the show to see if it’s a good fit for you, welcome!

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