We know oral health matters, but most of us don’t give it the respect it deserves . . today might change that.

Because on this episode of feelgoodery, Kyle sits down with Dr. James Goolnik, one of the world’s leading holistic dentists, to talk about what your mouth can reveal about the rest of your body, why some early cavities don’t have to end with a drill.

PLUS - which popular oral care trends are actually worth it (and which are marketing BS).

In this episode:

• What holistic dentistry is, and how it differs from regular dentistry
• Why Dr. James says your dentist can spot signs of over 57 health conditions in the mouth - and how he’s spotted pregnancies before his patients knew
• How stress and poor sleep show up in your mouth (clenching, grinding, and the signs you can check yourself when you wake up)
• Sleep apnea warning signs, and why to check your overnight oxygen on your wearable
• How early tooth decay can be reversed - and why snacking frequency matters as much as sugar
• Can you rebuild enamel? Hydroxyapatite toothpaste, nano vs. micro, and why you shouldn’t rinse after brushing
• Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?
• Receding gums, CoQ10, and whether red light devices for the mouth actually work
• How to choose a toothpaste: abrasiveness (RDA), whitening, charcoal, fluoride and hydroxyapatite
• Should you wait 30 minutes to brush after eating?
• Rapid fire: charcoal toothpaste, oil pulling, mouth taping and tongue scraping (and why he says to scrape before bed)
• The one small change that can make the biggest difference to your oral health
• Today’s feelgood thing

Sites mentioned:

• Dr. James Goolnik - holistic dentist at Optimal Dental Health in London, and author of Brush and Kick Sugar
• Kyle's SiriusXM Show (click play, and it'll take you to the 3-month free sign in option!)

New here? feelgoodery is your weekly space for feeling good without pretending everything’s fine - nutrition, mindset, and real strategies for showing up for yourself. Hosted by Kyle Buchanan (Broadcaster, Speaker, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Resident Wellness contributor on Canada’s The Morning Show & host of The Exhale on SiriusXM), and his live-studio dog Sam.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical or dental advice. Please always consult with your health care provider.

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