Episode Details

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

Links & Resources Mentioned

• Living Well with Dr. Michelle: livingwellwithdrmichelle.com — includes a dentist directory.
• IAOMT: IAOMT.org
• IABDM: IABDM.org 
• 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.
• Gutsy Health Podcast: Gutsy Health Podcast
• Gutsy Health Podcast Instagram: @gutsyhealthpodcast

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