Episode #229 - Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

Did you know that the health of your mouth is closely tied to the health of your body? It’s true. 

My guest today, health-based dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen explains how many of today’s chronic diseases are associated with what’s going on in your mouth and teeth. Michelle’s story is a familiar one. After practicing conventional dentistry for 10 years, she began to develop symptoms that couldn’t be explained or treated. She discovered her condition was caused by mercury poisoning from performing standard dentistry procedures. Not only did her research into her own health resolve her issues, it completely changed the way she practiced. 

For the last 10 years, she has been paving the way in Functional Integrative dentistry and created the Total Care Dental and Wellness Way, a 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.

One thing Michelle makes clear is how critical nutrition is to a healthy mouth. If you are concerned with good oral care, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Michelle’s story of mercury poisoning

• The history of mercury fillings

• What to do if you have a mercury filling

• The importance of nutrition when it comes to oral health and the connection to fat-soluble vitamins

• What are root canals, and how do they affect your health

• Why have our mouths gotten smaller over generations