A common topic among clients and friends is dental health: Cavities, Crowns, Root canals, Receding Gums, etc.

We know through Western medicine that oral health is indicative of overall body health. Chinese and holistic medicine declare that each tooth is related to an organ system through the body's meridians. I've always been curious about these connections.

For many years, I have struggled with dental health. Despite brushing and flossing, I was prone to cavities upon cavities. Many fillings, crowns, and root canals later, I expected to struggle for life with dental issues.

At age 39, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease and started addressing this imbalance with herbal remedies and supplements. In the years since, my dental health has dramatically improved! I have stopped developing new cavities. Dental cleanings have been a positive experience, with results matching the effort I've put in. I am amazed at the quick restoration of oral health when addressing underlying conditions.

During my last dental cleaning, I was due for panoramic x-rays. The bio-dentist identified a shadow at the jawline, and suggested it could be an infection under an old root canal. We did a 3D scan for more information, and it was confirmed that an infection was festering under tooth 31.