Episode 117

The Mouth-Body Connection That Could Change Your Health with Toni Engram, DDS, AIAOMT

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May 22nd, 2025

42 mins 15 secs

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About this Episode

Ever wondered how your dental health might be linked to breast implant illness? In this engaging podcast episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Dr. Toni Engram, a forward-thinking biologic dentist, about unraveling the intriguing link between breast implant illness (BII) and holistic dentistry. Dr. Engram passionately talks about how crucial oral health is to our overall well-being and may raise some eyebrows by discussing the risks of fluoride and amalgam fillings. Together, they emphasize the need for personalized care and the deep connection between oral and systemic health. Plus, they dish out some practical tips for keeping your mouth, and the rest of you, healthy and happy. Tune in for insights that might just change the way you think about your health!

Connect with Toni Engram, DDS, AIAOMT

Website
Youtube - @yourholisticdentist
Instagram - @drtoniengram

Show Highlights:

Biologic vs. Holistic Dentistry (00:02:48)
Principles of biologic dentistry, emphasizing whole-body health
Oral Health and Systemic Health (00:04:34)
Connection between oral health and overall wellness
Toothpaste Recommendations (00:11:01)
Alternatives to fluoride toothpaste for better oral health
SMART Protocol for Safe Removal (00:15:41)
SMART protocol for safely removing mercury fillings
Materials Used in Dental Work (00:18:22)
Modern materials used to replace mercury fillings
Testing for Oral Health Issues (00:31:48)
Saliva and blood testing for identifying dental material reactions
Chronic Inflammation and Oral Health (00:35:28)
Oral health and chronic inflammatory processes in patients
Sleep Apnea and Oral Health (00:38:51)
Sleep apnea's impact on health and its underdiagnosis in patients

Bio.

Dr. Toni Engram is a biological dentist, integrative health coach, and owner of Flourish Dental
Boutique in Richardson, TX. After her own personal health struggles with an autoimmune
disease, Dr. Engram shifted her practice philosophy to focus on whole-body health and the
prevention and safer treatment of oral disease. She has degrees from Texas Christian
University and Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Engram is a member of the IAOMT (International
Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) and the IABDM (International Academy for
Biological Dentistry and Medicine). She is SMART certified in safe amalgam removal technique,
accredited through the IAOMT, and is a TBI Ambassador through The Breathe Institute. She is
also a certified Integrative Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

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