Dr. Kelly Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience. Over the past 20 years, he’s created a practice recognized as an international hotspot for integrative biological dentistry and dental tourism. He attracts people who seek a holistic and biological approach to their oral health and whole body health.

Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Kelly shares important truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His content illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health while providing best practices for predictable oral and systemic health – fascinating subjects that serve as table stakes for today’s ultra-informative conversation as well.

We talk about the biological way of approaching root canals and fillings, oral hygiene, regaining health, demystifying health issues caused by teeth, and the theorized connection between root canals and cancer.

Given my own recent struggles with oral health, I’ve been so excited to have Dr. Kelly on the show. I’m thrilled to share his deep understanding and proven best practices for biohacking oral health with the community today.

We also cover…

00:02:24 — Dr. Kelly’s View on Holistic Dentistry

Identifying the start of digestion – our mouth!
Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders
Toxicity of most modern dentistry practices and the detached view of oral health
Kelly’s personal experience with longterm root canal complications
Oral anatomy 101 – where we’re most susceptible to harmful microbes
Risks associated with root canals
Self-advocacy and trusting experience/intuition
Prioritizing the identification of the root cause before treatment

00:18:20 – A New Approach to Cavities, Fillings & Root Canals

Lifestyle and diet choices lead to decline in oral health
The impact chronic acidity & excessive snacking has on your enamel
Toddlers, snacking, and an increase in cavities
Testing root canal teeth for microbes (and finding a lot of them)
Dr. Kelly’s Toxic Tuesday social media series
Bioenergetics of a dead tooth
Dr. Simon Yu’s work with acupuncture meridian assessments
Root canals impact on your immune function & the lymphatic system

00:32:20 – Exploring & Unpacking the Risks of Root Canals

Dr. Kelly’s preference for ceramic implants
Leveraging the immune system to heal
Expected healing time for extraction & implant process
Ceramic vs. titanium implants
Exploring the theorized link between root canals & breast cancer
Understanding the risks of microbial infections
A biological approach to oral care

00:45:15 — Dr. Kelly’s Expert Recommendations

Resources:

Connect with Kelly:

kellyleveque.com
Instagram: @bewellbykelly
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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