Episode 85: Healthy Smile, Healthy YOU! How to Avoid Mercury Toxicity with Holistic Dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

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 sought a more natural-based approach to her work as a dentist after suffering major health issues which were traced to toxins such as mercury in her mouth.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-What to do if you're concerned with mercury fillings in your teeth (and why your dentist won't tell you about 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. MichelleTotal Care DentalTotal Care AcademyThe International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT.ORG)The Hidden EpidemicConnect with today's guest!801-360-5549Dr. 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 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 tipsAfter 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. She was concerned that there may be other health- threatening materials or procedures in dentistry, and this concern led her to 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, a local and global outreach to teach the habits and the behaviors necessary to really live...