What if the signs of a systemic health problem were showing up in your mouth long before anyone recognized what was happening in the rest of your body? And what if we’ve been so conditioned to treat dental health and medical health as separate that we’re missing opportunities to connect the dots? During National Dental Hygiene Month, I want to challenge the way we think about the mouth, the body, and the role of dental professionals in recognizing changes in our health. From gum measurements that don’t match a patient’s home care to persistent inflammation, mouth breathing, and early feeding challenges in infants, there’s a bigger picture we need to start looking at. Because your mouth isn’t just about your teeth—and the questions we ask during a dental visit can matter far beyond the dental chair. Your mouth is talking. The question is whether we’re listening. If this episode challenged the way you think about oral health, please rate, follow, share, and review The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast. Help me get this conversation in front of more dental professionals, parents, and families who deserve to understand the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body. Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy Book a consultation today: I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I cannot help, I can get you to a provider that can. https://shereewertz.com/15-min
What if the signs of a systemic health problem were showing up in your mouth long before anyone recognized what was happening in the rest of your body? And what if we’ve been so conditioned to treat dental health and medical health as separate that we’re missing opportunities to connect the dots?
During National Dental Hygiene Month, I want to challenge the way we think about the mouth, the body, and the role of dental professionals in recognizing changes in our health. From gum measurements that don’t match a patient’s home care to persistent inflammation, mouth breathing, and early feeding challenges in infants, there’s a bigger picture we need to start looking at. Because your mouth isn’t just about your teeth—and the questions we ask during a dental visit can matter far beyond the dental chair.
Your mouth is talking. The question is whether we’re listening.
If this episode challenged the way you think about oral health, please rate, follow, share, and review The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast. Help me get this conversation in front of more dental professionals, parents, and families who deserve to understand the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body.
Check out The Mind Mouth Body SHIFT Method -- https://shereewertz.com/academy
Book a consultation today:
I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I cannot help, I can get you to a provider that can.
https://shereewertz.com/15-min