Hi friends! I'm SO excited to share this week's episode with biological dentist Dr. Toni Engram, and this one is truly eye-opening. We dive deep into the powerful connection between oral health, gut health, inflammation, and the rest of the body—and how what's happening in your mouth could be impacting your hormones, immune system, brain, and more.

Dr. Toni shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease that completely changed her approach to dentistry and led her into the world of biological and functional dentistry. We talk about hidden dental infections, root canals, sealants, airway health, jaw development, cavitations, and what it really means to treat the root cause; not just the symptoms.

If you've ever wondered whether your dental work could be affecting your overall health, or you're trying to take a more holistic approach to healing… this episode is a MUST-listen.

Here's what we discuss:

• Dr. Toni's personal healing journey with Crohn's disease and how it reshaped her approach to dentistry
• The powerful connection between oral health, gut health, and systemic inflammation
• Why nutrition and prevention are the foundation of true oral health
  
  
• The real risks and considerations of root canals and informed consent
  
  
• Palate expanders, jaw growth, airway health, sleep, and child development
  
  
• Implants vs. bridges vs. doing nothing: what's best for overall health
  
  
• Simple daily habits for better oral and full body health (including tongue scraping!)
  
  
• And so. much. MORE!

This episode will completely change how you think about dentistry, prevention, and the mouth-body connection. If you care about your hormones, immune system, sleep, energy, or long-term health—you NEED this episode!

You can find Dr. Toni and her team at:
Website: flourish.dental
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoniengram/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourholisticdentist

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