The Fueled & Free Podcast
Hosted by Margaret Powell, a Functional Nutritionist, The Fueled & Free Podcast is a women's health podcast that helps you cut through the noise of the wellness world, ditch diet culture & reclaim your metabolism.
Informative and relatable wisdom + guidance for the everyday woman, we cover topics on nutrition, hormones, gut health, thyroid health, nervous system regulation tools, motherhood, and more.New episodes release every Wednesday! Connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretannpowell or email fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com.To learn more about working with Margaret and her team, head to https://fueledandfree.com/.
The Fueled & Free Podcast
47. A Deep Dive Into the Oral Microbiome, Tongue Ties, Bleeding Gums, Airway Health, Root Canals and More with Holistic Dental Hygienist Courtland Nall
Today’s podcast episode features Courtland Nall, a holistic hygienist busting the toxic dental paradigm one topic at a time!
In today’s conversation, we’re discussing a variety of topics related to both traditional and holistic practices in dentistry, and oral health. We chat about the importance of second opinions in your dental care, the crucial connection between gut health and oral health, what things like airway health, mouth breathing, and bleeding gums are really telling you, ideal toothpaste options, oil pulling, and more.
We went down plenty of rabbit holes in this one - Courtland is a wealth of knowledge regarding all things oral and dental health. I know our conversation will leave you feeling informed AND empowered to be proactive with your and your family’s overall health!
Episode Recap:
- Courtland’s transition from traditional dentistry to functional dentistry + the common sales-driven practices in dentistry {3:50}
- The importance of noticing ‘red flags’ + getting second opinions with your dental care {6:53}
- Understanding airway health, tongue ties, and mouth breathing + the impact on your teeth and potential tooth decay {13:22}
- How gradually moving away from our true biological state & natural living has shifted our palates over time {16:49}
- Using pre-orthodontic systems and ‘guiding’ devices to help improve dental health {20:20}
- Proactive steps to take to support your oral microbiome {25:31}
- Toothpaste options that help with remineralization + the under-estimated benefits of oil pulling {29:41}
- The dentinal fluid transport system + why tongue scraping matters {33:14}
- What your bleeding gums are actually telling you + getting to the root cause {37:28}
- Why your teeth are the hardest tissues to heal in your body + focusing on your overall well-being to do so {42:14}
- Addressing inflammation within the body + how thermography can help with this {47:19}
- Cavitations and root canals {49:35}
COMPLETE SHOW NOTES for links & references mentioned in episode: https://fueledandfree.com/podcast/episode47
Connect with Courtland on Instagram @courtland.nall
Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell
**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.