Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:58) Dr. Michelle’s health crisis and how she got into holistic health

(6:37) Rethinking fluoride and safer alternatives

(12:26) The right kind of mouthwash

(16:15) Benefits of copper tongue scrapers

(20:07) Prebiotics vs probiotics for oral health

(22:37) The hidden dangers of root canals

(32:23) Shifting into holistic health care

(39:45) Diet, oxygen, and cellular energy

(45:13) Where to learn more and find holistic dentists

(46:22) Outro

Who is Dr. Michelle Jorgensen?

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is an author, speaker, teacher, biologic/holistic dentist, and health and wellness, provider. After practicing traditional dentistry for 10 years, Michelle became very sick. Through her own path to return to health, she discovered she had mercury poisoning from drilling out mercury fillings for her patients.

Michelle is a Functional Integrative Dentist (DDS) and a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath(BCTN). She has received certifications as a Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor(TNC) and a Certified Nutritional Autoimmune Specialist(CNAS). She is constantly pursuing training in health-based dentistry, plant based medicine, organic gardening and more from institutions around the world.

Dr. Jorgensen also teaches and coaches groups of health care professionals from across the country who come to learn the Total Care Way. Her goal is to change the way health practitioners look at health and open their eyes to a truly integrative model. This group includes Dentists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, MDs, Nurse Practitioners, Nutritionists, Massage Therapists and more.

Connect with Dr. Jorgensen:

Website: https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwellwithdrmichelle/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithdrmichelle

YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingwellwithDrMichelle

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