Is fluoride really safe? And what does your mouth say about your overall health?

In this revealing interview, holistic dentist Dr. James Goolnik from the ‪@OptimalDental-Health‬ (Optimal Dental Health Clinic) shares why he refuses to use fluoride or mercury amalgams in his practice. He explains the connection between oral health and systemic disease, and why your mouth’s pH matters. This interview goes deep into what truly keeps your teeth and your body healthy.

🦷 Key Topics Covered:
• Why mercury fillings were banned in the UK
• The dangers of fluoride and its link to IQ
• The connection between gut health and oral bacteria
• How pH, diet, and breathing affect your mouth
• Natural alternatives like hydroxyapatite and ozone therapy
• Why Vitamin D is crucial for dental health

💡 If you're curious about functional dentistry, natural alternatives, or how to prevent dental issues without harsh chemicals, this conversation is for you.

👇 Timestamps:
00:00 – Coming Up
01:00 – Who is Dentist Dr James Goolnik
04:22 – Sugar’s Impact on Health
09:30 – “You Can't Outbrush A Bad Diet”
12:40 – “Floss the Teeth You Want to Keep”
16:23 – Sugar-Free: Just Eat Real Food
22:16 – Gut Health Starts in the Mouth
26:49 – Breathing & Oral Health
33:39 – Bleeding Gums Are Not Normal
37:56 – Mercury Fillings Banned
48:36 – Ozone Therapy Explained
52:00 – Fluoride & IQ Connection
58:45 – Why Hydroxyapatite Works
01:10:02 – Take Vitamin D for Better Oral Health
01:16:00 – Dr. Goolnik’s Top 3 Tips

Product and Books Mentioned:

Get Dr James Goolnik's Book 'Kick Sugar' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lPIhJx
Get Dr Weston Price: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IHtEcy
Get James Nestor's Breath: Improve Your Health book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kVhH05
Find an International Academy of Mercury Toxicology Registered Dentist - https://iaomt.org/
Toxaprevent Heavy Metal Detox Protocol: https://madebydaily.com/products/heavy-metal-detox?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=CIBC_podcast&utm_content=oral_health
Hydroxyapatite Remineralising Toothpaste Dr Goolnik uses. Buy Dimples Toothpaste on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3H8Q7i7

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