Can dental work really make us sick?

If you're reading this, you've likely been on a (possibly long) journey to reclaim your energy, calm inflammation, or solve mysterious symptoms that labs can't explain, so you already know that true wellness goes deeper than diet and exercise.

What many people don't realize is that some very common dental work can actually be a hidden source of chronic stress and disease in the body.

Between root canals and implants harbouring toxic bacteria, silver amalgam fillings releasing mercury and oral parasites triggering immune function, removing a potential cocktail of toxic dental work might just be that missing piece of your health journey.

The good news? Once you understand the connection between oral and whole-body health, you've got information. Information leads to fully  informed choices. Empowered choices leads to clear action supporting your body's healing.

As a dental detox coach and patient advocate, I'm here to guide my clients through the confusion, making sure you have access to a full range of information, and holding your hand as we walk through the whole process from beginning to end. Because dental revision is a nuanced process that should be considered, thoughtful, thorough, and respectful for everyone involved.

And that's where an experienced Dental Detox Consultant can help!  Let me first guide you through some initial questions you might have about what a Dental Detox is:

what exactly are 'dental toxins'?

Dental toxins are a complex (and controversial) suite of man-made issues in the mouth that can be distilled to a couple of items for simplicity sake.

  • Amalgam fillings which are all made of 50% mercury (REF) 
  • root canal fillings in dead teeth which are all unsterilisable and become bacteria hotels (REF)
  • implants which are an inviting option but can have deadly consequences (REF)
  • Additionally oral parasites are an emerging facet of dental health that can have far reaching effects on the body (REF)

All of these toxic elements require specific removal techniques and a dentist willing to do the work. None of this work is outside of the scope of general dentistry, but the rationale is very outside of general dental comfort zone. This is why approaching a general dentist directly to ask questions or get work done can be a frustrating and fruitless excersise. 

..and what is dental detoxification?

Dental detoxification is the systematic and careful removal of dental toxins from your mouth. Gold standard removal techniques inlcude the IOMAT techniques and the Huggins Allined Healing techniques.

Most of this is done in the dental chair but an essential peice of the dental detoxification protocol is run by a primary health care ally ie: a doctor or naturopath or nutritionist knowledgable about the specific requirements of dental toxicity.

Dental toxins are some of the most insidious and toxic and need to be carefully removed - often sequentially - in order for best results to be gained. This is where a Dental Detox Coach in your team can be invaluable. 

do I really need another damn thing on the get-healthy list?

I SO get this question... eat better, take a gazillion supplements, excersie, sweat, freeze, sleep, fast.. the list in pursuit of wellness can be punishing! But, at the base of every strong building is a foundation that will withstand the buffeting.

If you have toxic dental work, then your foundation is eroding and leaking toxins,  so building a robust wellness routine on top of that is unlikely to be sustainable in the longer term. Removing causatory toxins and inflammation is the best way to make any wellnss or recovery routine more effective.

How does this Dental Detox work?

Here at the Lounge, dental detoxing unfolds in three steps designed to put you back in the driver's seat of your health. Each step is buildable on the last and almost all steps and substeps are optional depending on your requirements and level of education. 

Step one: Find your Why. Knowing how dental work contributes to health problems gives you the clarity and commitment to see the process through. 

Step two: Get Support. Partner with a naturopath, functional medicine doctor, or clinical nutritionist who understands dental toxicity and can serve as your primary health support. You'll need a dentist to do the work at some point. This could be your dentist if they are willing or another dentist. And because it can be a confusing and stressful process alone, you'll want a dental facilitator like me to guide you through the practicalities and support you before, during and after you sit in the dental chair. 

Step three: Do the thing With your team in your corner, together we move through your plan and procedures at a pace that honors your system, to gently usher out released toxins and clear a path to better healing.

Want the nitty gritty of the protocol? download the PDF here

Who am I? And Could we be a Good Fit?

Jaye Allan - BHSc (Nutritional Medicine)
Grad Dip (Public Health) 

So, who am I, and why would you want me walking beside you through this? I'm Jaye, a nutritionist and health researcher with three decades of chairside experience working with both conventional and biological dentists and holding thousands of hands through procedures exactly like the ones you're considering. 
This blend of clinical dental knowledge and whole-body wellness training means I speak both languages; the mechanics of what happens in the dental chair and also how it lands in your body, your nervous system, and your healing journey. 
I bring the expertise, the compassion, and witness of past results from clients that have healed when they cleared the path with care. I'm here to help you figure out if your personal path should include dental revision, and to support you in that journey if its a good fit. 

You'd want me in your corner if...

  • you're done feeling confused, rushed, or small in medico/dental settings
  • you want someone who can translate dentist-speak into plain English, and who knows which questions actually matter.
  • you need a steady, knowledgeable ally to help you weigh the pros and cons so you can make decisions from certainty and not fear.

We'd be a great fit if...

  • you're ready to make decisions about your dental and whole-body health and want clarity around how that will look for your personal situation
  • you're seeking a thoughtful, respectful process over a rushed fix
  • you're ready to remove the roadblocks to healing and want a guide who understands that getting the work done and feeling safe aren't mutually exclusive.

MY LIMITATIONS & SCOPE:  I DO NOT: Provide dental or medical diagnosis or treatment • Replace the dentist-patient or primary practitioner-patient relationship • Guarantee specific outcomes • Override clinical decisions made by licensed practitioners • Provide legal or insurance advice. I DO: Facilitate communication and coordination • Educate and advocate • Support informed decision-making • Ensure protocols are followed, documented and reported

The DDL DENTAL DETOX PROTOCOL: 

Step 1: Find your why

Dental Revision can be a challenge its true.. when you start by learning what's actually in your mouth - mercury fillings, root canals, implants, or hidden infections - and you can see how these could be influencing your health;  when you know why you're doing this, you'll have the clarity and conviction to see the process through.

STEP 1 includes: 

  • A) Comprehensive intake and consultation and Your personally tailored info dossier.
  • B) Your personal dental map plus suggested treatment plan

This step will save you the labour pain and just give you the baby; peer-reviewed, battle-tested information (only what you need to know but nothing less) to get you clear on why and what you are willing to do or not do to clear toxins, and a personal map and treatment plan tailored to your individual dental picture that you can take to any dentist for action.

Step 2: Get support 

This means partnering with your team: a naturopath, functional medicine doctor, or nutritionist who gets dental toxicity, a dentist willing to do the work and for best results, a dental detox co-ordinator (that's me!) to bring it all together and advocate for you as you get your work done. 

Step 2 includes:

  • A) your  dental and health practitioner  liaison and planning sessions
  • B) Your Pre/post procedure consult and clearance report.

This step gives you the support and confidence you'll need to get your work done and your body supported through the process, and my job  as your Detox co-ordinator is to ensure you are getting the job done you think you are, with the respect you need and the level of competency  you require. You'll emerge from step 2 with a plan and practitioners ready to support you. 

Step 3: do the thing

With your decision locked in, a treatment plan in hand and your support team in place its time to work with a a willing dentist to clear that toxic dental work once and for all. Complete work at a pace that feels right for you, follow your detox plan and create a clean foundation to re-build better health.

Step 3 options include:

  • Dental Treatment facilitation and guidance
  • Dental kit supply to treating dentist
  • chair-side assistance/support for you

This step is the completion of careful planning, step-by-step negotiation and agreements along the way. It should be clear and straightforward for all parties, with no major surprises and a final dental map that shows complete removal of your dental toxins. You may also opt for Jaye's chair-side assistance for an added layer of treatment certainty (currently available by agreement in Australia and NZ only) 

NEXT STEP OPTIONS..

Get the Detox Protocol Outline including pricing: 

Detox Outline

and if a dental detox sounds like it might be for you, book in a discovery call or email support@vitaminsee.me  Let's explore your options:

Ready to Lock in? 

If you're ready to take action the you'll want to purchase Step 1A: your initial consult session. This session will give you a 90-minute comprehensive health history review, dental history, goals clarification, review of current dental records if available and the information you need to make a completely informed decision for your health.

Note: does not include a treatment plan but this is easily added at initial consultation
if a dental detox is a good fit for you