104. Oral Health Secrets – 5 Expert-Backed Tips with Dr. Toni Engram

104. Oral Health Secrets – 5 Expert-Backed Tips with Dr. Toni Engram

Author: Dr. Meg Mill, Women's Health Expert February 11, 2025 Duration: 35:39

Are You Questioning What's Actually Healthy for Your Teeth?

Ever wonder if fluoride is really necessary for strong teeth? Or maybe you've been told for years that fluoride is essential, yet you're starting to hear otherwise. The debate around fluoride, biological dentistry, and the way traditional dental care is practiced is more heated than ever. 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist, to uncover the shocking truths about fluoride, the latest lawsuit against the EPA, and how a holistic approach to dentistry can transform your oral and overall health. We also dive into the hidden risks of conventional dental treatments, the power of remineralization, and how your oral microbiome plays a crucial role in your well-being.

If you've ever questioned what's actually in your water, whether traditional dentistry is keeping you healthy, or if there's a safer, better way to take care of your teeth, this episode is packed with must-know insights!

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • What is Biological Dentistry?
    How a biological dentist differs from a traditional dentist and why it matters for your overall health. 

  • The Fluoride Debate – What You're Not Being Told
    Understanding the history of fluoride use, why it's still in our water, and the science that suggests it may be more harmful than helpful.

  • EPA Lawsuit: The Truth About Fluoride & IQ
    How new research links fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children, and what the courts are saying about it.

  • Why Fluoride Isn't Essential for Your Teeth
    The difference between topical and systemic fluoride and why you don't need to ingest it to maintain strong teeth.

  • Hidden Dangers in Conventional Dental Treatments
    Mercury fillings, toxic materials, and how traditional dentistry may be doing more harm than good. 

  • Safe & Effective Alternatives to Fluoride
    Natural ways to strengthen and remineralize your teeth without using fluoride-based products. 

  • The Role of Your Oral Microbiome in Overall Health
    How your mouth bacteria impact digestion, immune function, and even brain health. 

  • Salivary Testing & Functional Dentistry – A Game Changer
    The cutting-edge ways biological dentists use saliva testing to detect and prevent disease. 

  • What You Can Do Today for a Healthier Mouth & Body
    Practical, actionable steps to take control of your dental health naturally. 

The way we've been taught to think about dental health is changing, and this conversation exposes what you need to know to make the best choices for yourself and your family. From the fluoride controversy to the power of holistic dentistry, there are safer, smarter ways to care for your teeth that go beyond the traditional "drill and fill" model.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to share it with someone who still believes fluoride is the gold standard—they might be surprised by what they learn!

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