Understanding Trauma-Informed Dental Care

Episode Highlights With Dr. Sharon Dickerson

• Her fascinating personal story and how she got into the world of trauma-informed dentistry 
• Early exposure to mercury through growing up around a dentist's office and how she overcame mercury toxicity 
• How the mouth is connected to mental health and physical health in a very deep way 
• The most common oral health toxins, from mercury, which is a potent neurotoxin, to other metals to fluoride and more
• What to know about root canals and alternative options you can consider 
• The sneaky place BPA is hiding in oral care and dental products
• How to avoid the most problematic toxins in dental care
• Ways to support your oral health at a root cause level
• How to evaluate what your oral health toxin exposure is 

Resources We Mention

• Sharon Dickerson, DDS
• Wellnesse Toothpaste