03/29/2026
Most people think dental health starts and ends in the mouth.
It doesnāt.
In biological dentistry, every tooth is connected to an organ through acupuncture meridians. That means whatās happening in your teeth and gums can directly impact other areas of your body.
For example:
ā¢ Digestive issues have been linked to teeth 2, 3, 28, 29
ā¢ IBS can connect back to tooth 6
ā¢ Liver stress often shows up in teeth 11 and 12
But hereās the problem... many of these issues donāt show up on standard X-rays.
You can have a root canal, a crown hiding decay, an implant, or a past extraction that left a cavitation (a hole in the jawbone)ā¦ and still have anaerobic bacteria quietly leaking into your system.
As biological dentist extraordinaire Dr. Hal Huggins once told me, "How many people know the consequences of housing the 40 anaerobic bacteria in implants, the 60 in root canals, or the 8 in cavitations (holes in the jawbones from pulled teeth)? How many know the adverse consequences of trying to fight these microbes with antibiotics? Should you be told the consequences, or just accept the fact that dentistry has raised the requirement bar of 30 million root canals per year up to 60 million per year?"
Dr. Huggins firmly believed that root canals are related to serious diseasesālike MS, leukemia, and breast cancerābecause these microbes donāt just stay local, they travel through those meridian pathways and can contribute to deeper, chronic issues.
This is why I always say: if something isnāt resolving, look upstream.
One simple place to start? Oil pulling.
A 2007 study showed it can reduce gingivitis by up to 60% and plaque by up to 30%, often outperforming mouthwash and brushing alone.
Hereās why it works:
Oil binds to the fatty membranes of bacteria. As you slowly swish, it pulls microbes out from deep in the gum pockets, crevices, and even the microscopic tubules in your teeth. The longer you swish, the more it draws out. After about 20 minutes, that oil is no longer ājust oilāāitās carrying bacteria, toxins, and debris your body would otherwise have to deal with.
Consistency is key here. Done daily, this simple habit helps reduce the bacterial load at the sourceābefore it has a chance to spread through the body.
Hereās how to do it:
ā¢ 2 teaspoons sesame or coconut oil
ā¢ Swish 20 minutes first thing in the morning (before food or drink)
ā¢ Move it gently around the mouth and between the teethāno need to aggressively swish
ā¢ Spit it out in the trash, not down the sink (donāt swallow!)
ā¢ Rinse well
Itās simple, but itās one of the most overlooked ways to support your whole body starting right at the source.
Donāt ignore what your teeth might be telling you!
Is oil pulling part of your daily routine, or have you tried it before? Leave a comment and let me know.
For more information on biological dentistry, or to find a biological dentist near you, visit https://iabdm.org/
