#362: Redefining Oral Health: The SURPRISING Link Between Your Mouth, Disease & Longevity (How a Spit Test Could Save Your Life) | with Dr. Nammy Patel
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Release Date: 08/19/2025
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info_outlineToday, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Nammy Patel, a trailblazing functional dentist who’s redefining what it means to care for your oral health. Dr. Patel shares her unique path from conventional dental training to a holistic, prevention-focused approach that considers your mouth as the true starting point of gut—and whole body—health. She opens up about how her background in Ayurveda and cutting-edge training have shaped the way she addresses root causes instead of just treating symptoms.
What we discuss:
Dr. Patel’s background and root-cause dental care ... 00:07:57
Oral microbiome and disease risk ... 00:13:59
Spit tests for cardiovascular and cognitive screening ... 00:15:25
Patient case: Oral bacteria and early tumor detection ... 00:17:47
Mouth as a window to systemic health ... 00:22:26
Aging, tongue posture, and sleep disorders after 40 ... 00:27:37
Jaw expansion to improve airway and nitric oxide ... 00:35:24
Fillings, root canals, cavitations: risks and new approaches
...00:43:28
Menopause, hormones, and oral changes ... 00:50:47
Children’s oral development: Prevention tips ... 00:53:33
Halitosis as a health clue ... 00:56:11
Choosing oral care products and probiotics ... 00:58:25
Oil pulling, lasers, and misunderstood dental gadgets ... 01:00:26
Key signs of deeper oral issues ... 01:06:07
Top habits for daily oral and systemic health ... 01:07:50
Where to find Dr. Patel and resources ... 01:10:50
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