#28 | How Pregnancy Contributes To Oral Health: Cavities, Gingivitis, and Root Canals From A Holistic Health Standpoint with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, D...

We are so excited to welcome holistic health advocate and dentist, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen on the podcast today! Through her years of general and cosmetic dentistry, she never questioned anything ⎯ until Dr. Michelle was so sick she could hardly hold a dental instrument. Dr. Michelle experienced severe mercury poisoning that opened up an entirely different can of worms within the dental industry. Tune in to hear how Dr. Michelle found out about her toxicity, how it affected her fertility, what she incorporates in her dental practice today, and what you can do to save your oral health. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How Dr. Michelle stopped practicing general dentistry Mercury poisoning: How it affects dentists and patients How mercury affects fertility: Dr. Michelle's own fertility struggles Difference between holistic, functional, biological, and biomimetic dentists What's the right decision: Root canal versus tooth extraction The problem with fluoride: The three big strikes on the body Hidden infection: Why root canals may not be the best option Specifically how pregnancy contributes to oral health How the mouth is a dashboard for the body: Warning lights in the mouth MORE ABOUT DR. MICHELLE: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, , TNC, CNAS, is a renowned holistic dentist, author of five books, and a holistic health advocate. Her transformative journey began when mercury exposure from traditional dentistry made her seriously ill. She evolved into a Board-Certified Naturopath and Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, seamlessly integrating medicine and dentistry. For a decade, Dr. Jorgensen has been a pioneer in Functional Integrative dentistry through her Total Care Dental and Wellness Way, attracting patients from all corners of the globe. Beyond her dental practice, she's the founder of Living Well with Dr. Michelle, teaching essential life skills, with a charitable arm, the Living Well Today Foundation, supporting those in need. A busy mother of four, she is passionate about teaching and helping others and is a sought- after podcast guest, known for her knack in simplifying crucial topics and providing practical, real-world solutions for listeners. Instagram Facebook Website Living Well Shop 💵 Save 10% on all Living Well products with code: PAINFREEBIRTH RESOURCES MENTIONED: Dr. Michelle's Dentist Directory IAOMT.org IABDM.org Toothpillow