Ancient Health Podcast 480: Why Are You Getting Cavities? Tips and Tools from a Biological Dentist | Dr. McKinnon Forbes
Feb 27, 2026
Dr. McKinnon Forbes, a biological dentist from Nashville who uses ozone therapy and holistic approaches, discusses why cavities can signal deeper systemic issues. Short, punchy takes cover jaw development in kids, ozone as an antibiotic alternative, tooth remineralization strategies, airway and sleep connections, and practical oral-care tools like hydroxyapatite toothpaste and flossing alternatives.
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Single Problem Tooth Can Point To Organ Issues
- Individual problem teeth can signal organ or meridian dysfunction because energy flows connect teeth with organ systems.
- Forbes explains the connection is two-way: an organ can pull energy from a tooth or a tooth infection can affect an organ.
Remove Infection Then Use Ceramic Implants
- Remove infected root canals and thoroughly debride the socket before placing a replacement implant.
- Forbes uses mechanical debridement plus lasers and ozone, then places biocompatible zirconia implants to avoid electrical interference from metals.
Patient Regained Digestion After Removing Root Canal
- Patients often report systemic improvements after removing infected teeth or implants.
- Forbes shared a patient who couldn't eat certain foods before extraction and regained tolerance after removing a diseased root canal.
