Dr. Michelle Jorgensen joins the Gutsy Health Podcast to discuss the potential connection between oral health and chronic health issues. The conversation covers root canals, cavitations, gum disease, mercury exposure, fungal issues in the mouth, and the importance of CBCT scans. They also explore airway health, sleep apnea, oxygen supply, sleep quality, and their possible relationship with symptoms such as poor concentration and ADHD-like symptoms. Dr. Michelle closes by introducing the Living Well Project, a research initiative focused on using the mouth as a window into overall health.
Timestamps
00:01 — Why oral health may be an overlooked part of chronic illness 01:26 — Juanique’s chronic illness and recovery story 06:36 — Dr. Michelle’s mercury poisoning story 09:59 — How her experience changed her approach to dentistry 13:04 — The “overflowing bathtub” analogy for chronic illness 14:53 — Multiple root causes and the mouth’s role in health 17:10 — Root canals and the tooth–body connection 20:00 — Juanique’s experience with a root canal and neurological symptoms 21:46 — What cavitations are and how they develop 25:56 — CIRS, mold exposure, and hidden oral infections 27:48 — Fungus, antibiotics, mouthwash, and the oral microbiome 30:16 — Geographic tongue and tongue scraping 32:41 — Oral health as a potential missing piece in chronic illness 35:08 — Health conditions Dr. Michelle associates with oral infections 37:24 — CBCT scans and what to look for 39:18 — How to find and vet a biological dentist 40:22 — Airway health, ADHD, sleep apnea, and myofascial issues 41:54 — The “mouth as a garage” airway analogy 45:42 — Deep sleep, memory, healing, and oxygen 46:38 — Airway treatment options for children and adults 50:20 — Poor sleep, oxygen deprivation, and nervous system symptoms 52:02 — Breathing problems that may resemble ADHD symptoms 53:40 — Oral infections and airway health as foundational considerations 54:50 — The Living Well Project and upcoming research 57:01 — Where to find Dr. Michelle and her educational content
Living Well with Dr. Michelle — Instagram and YouTube
Connect:
Gutsy Health Website / Gutsy Academy: My Gutsy Health — the episode discusses the Gutsy Academy and its future membership format. The official site currently houses Gutsy Health resources.
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