Biological Dentistry & Whole-Body Healing with Dr. Toni Engram
Thrive with Cate Stillman Podcast
Release Date: 10/21/2025
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info_outlineIn this enlightening conversation, Cate Stillman sits down with Dr. Toni Engram, founder of Flourish Dental Boutique in Dallas, to explore how biological dentistry bridges oral health and whole-body wellness. Together, they unpack why your mouth is the mirror of your overall health—and how what’s happening in your teeth and gums can reveal the state of your immune system, hormones, and even emotional resilience.
Dr. Toni shares her journey from a traditional, insurance-based dental practice to creating a toxin-free, holistic clinic grounded in terrain theory, functional medicine, and Eastern-Western integration. She explains how addressing inflammation, hidden infections, and oral microbiome imbalance can prevent chronic disease and autoimmune flare-ups. The conversation also explores how breathing patterns, ozone therapy, and nutritional care are transforming modern dentistry into a foundation for long-term vitality.
A powerful theme throughout this dialogue is medical freedom and informed choice—how Dr. Toni’s experience during the pandemic reinforced her commitment to individualized care, clean practices, and patient empowerment.
Key Takeaways:
🦷 The Mouth–Body Connection:
Each tooth corresponds to an organ system. Oral inflammation and hidden infections can trigger systemic issues like fatigue, autoimmunity, and hormonal imbalance.
🌿 Terrain over Germ Theory:
Health depends on the body’s internal environment. By strengthening the terrain—through nutrition, detoxification, and non-toxic dental care—you naturally resist disease.
💧 Ozone in Dentistry:
Ozone therapy cleanses infection, enhances healing, and supports a balanced oral microbiome—without harsh chemicals or antibiotics.
💫 Fluoride-Free Future:
Dr. Toni explains the risks of fluoride exposure, how it entered our water supply, and why mineral-rich, fluoride-free options are the smarter path forward.
🌬 Breathe for Better Health:
Mouth breathing alters jaw growth in children and disrupts the oral microbiome. Retraining to nasal breathing supports deeper sleep, stronger immunity, and calmer energy.
🧬 Oral Microbiome Testing:
With new saliva-based tests, dentists can map bacterial balance and tailor precise healing protocols that blend functional medicine with oral care.
💖 Integrative Care & Coaching:
Dr. Toni and her team pair dentistry with health coaching to address habits, diet, and lifestyle—because true healing requires more than dental work.
🔗 Resources:
🌐 Flourish Dental Boutique → https://flourishdental.com
📱 Instagram: @drtoniengram
👩💼 About Cate Stillman:
Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, behavior change expert, and founder of Yogahealer and Club Thrive. For over two decades, she has guided wellness professionals and conscious seekers to unlock deep healing, body intelligence, and aligned leadership.
Author of:
📗 Primal Habits → https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx
📘 Uninflamed → https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2
📙 Body Thrive → https://amzn.to/3udNFR0
📕 Master of You → https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn
🎧 Tune in and reflect:
How might upgrading your oral care routine and breathing habits become the foundation for your next level of energy, focus, and longevity?