#387 The Hidden Link Between Oral Health, Hormones & Disease with Dr Toni Engram
I’m joined by biological dentist Dr. Toni Engram to explore the critical connection between oral health, hormones, aging, and whole-body wellness. We cover how inflammation and poor nutrition impact the mouth, how oral health changes as we age, and why hormonal shifts - especially in perimenopause and menopause - can directly affect your gums, teeth, and jaw. The importance of oral health is often overlooked when we think of "optimizing health", I hope this conversation encourages you to take your oral health more seriously and helps you understand what your oral health might be telling you about your body. 🔍 We discuss: The root causes of gum disease and cavities How hormonal changes affect oral tissue and bone density Why and how oral health is a mirror of systemic inflammation Nutritional and lifestyle strategies to support healthy teeth and gums Signs your mouth may be warning you about deeper health issues Our opinions on coconut oil pulling (prepare to lol) And lots more. Whether you’re noticing bleeding gums, receding gum lines, teeth grinding, or changes in your bite, this conversation offers science-based insights to help you connect the dots between what’s happening in your mouth and what’s going on in your body. DR. Toni Engram is a biological dentist, integrative health coach, and owner of Flourish Dental Boutique in Richardson, TX. She offers many resources and helpful tips on how to take care of your oral health on her social media and website which you can find here; Instagram - / drtoniengram YouTube - @yourholisticdentist Facebook - / flourishdentalboutique Website - http://flourishdental.com/ 👉 If you found this helpful, please like, share, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss future conversations from me and other experts who want to help you feel your best. Chemaine xo