21: The Dangers of Fluoride, Root Canals, & Mercury Fillings | Dr. Kelly Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM

Oral health is connected to full-body health in a myriad of ways. In fact, conditions ranging from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis,  dementia, and even cancer are all directly connected to our oral health. Join me as I speak with Dr. Kelly Blodgett, a dentist board certified in Naturopathic Medical Dentistry and Integrative Biological Dental Medicine, as we discuss the hazards of mercury fillings and root canals, how to remineralize teeth naturally, why you should avoid using fluoride, and so much more! 

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• What biological dentistry is and how it differs from traditional dentistry
• Why poor oral health is associated with chronic disease
• The dangers of mercury amalgam fillings & when to consider having them removed
• The link between root canals & cancer development
• Why you should avoid using fluoride
• How to heal a cavity naturally & remineralize teeth
• The best natural strategies to prevent cavities
• How nutrition plays a role in maintaining good oral health
• & Much more!

Resources:

• Dr. Blodgett | Website
• Dr. Blodgett | Facebook
• Dr. Blodgett | Instagram
• Dr. Blodgett | Youtube: BlodgettDentalCare
• The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin
• Smoking Teeth – Toxic Dental Mercury Fillings (also known as silver amalgam fillings)
• The International Academy of Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
• International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM)
• Holistic Dental Association
• The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health
• Book: The Fluoride Deception by Christopher Bryson
• Documentary: An Inconvenient Tooth

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Chapters

• 3:06 What is biological dentistry & how does it differ from traditional dentistry?
• 6:53 How to test for biocompatible tooth materials
• 9:10 History and hazards of mercury amalgams
• 10:36 The proper method of mercury amalgam removal
• 13:16 Does mercury off-gas indefinitely?
• 17:04 Should a patient with active cancer have their mercury fillings removed?
• 20:12 The connection between root canals & breast cancer development
• 25:18 How to identify if someone has an infection?
• 29:40 When do you extract a tooth?
• 30:11 How to be your own advocate
• 33:06 How to heal a cavity naturally
• 36:25 Nutrition & oral health
• 38:34 Let's talk about fluoride
• 43:28 What's the best toothpaste to use?
• 46:31 Why to avoid mouthwashes made with alcohol
• 48:45 The old Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling
• 51:18 How many dental cleanings do we need each year?
• 58:12 When is it appropriate to take dental x-rays?
• 59:36 Preventative measures to mitigate infection for people with mitral valve prolapse undergoing dental cleanings
• 1:03:59 What to look for when seeking care from a biological dentist