In this episode of Your Mouth Matters, Dr. Rebecca Taylor of Green City Dental in Edmonds, WA, welcomes Ceylon, an integrative nutritionist and health coach specializing in gut health.

Dr. T and Ceylon take a deep dive into the mouth-gut connection and reveal why addressing gut dysbiosis can dramatically improve oral health - a concept that revolutionizes how we think about treating gum disease and decay. Ceylon shares what makes spore-based probiotics special and how they can be used in a comprehensive approach to restoring gut health. Using the analogy of tending a garden, Ceylon explains how any effective protocol must do three things: eliminate harmful bacteria, support beneficial species, and remove toxins from the system.

Dr. T shares compelling personal experiences, including how this type of protocol dramatically improved her young daughter’s eczema within just a week and a half. She emphasizes the importance of following the complete three-month protocol rather than cherry-picking individual supplements.

They conclude with practical guidance on maintenance protocols and the importance of working with practitioners who understand the mouth/body connection.

Learn more about Ceylon’s private practice: https://www.inbodybyceylon.com/

Learn more about spore-based probiotics: https://microbiomelabs.com/home/

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Learn how an innovative at-home treatment could give you healthier gums and potentially save you from heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and other chronic, systemic conditions.

In this episode of Your Mouth Matters, Dr. Rebecca Taylor, founder of Green City Dental in Edmonds, WA, and her hygienist Vonna Castiglione reveal why nearly half of adults over 30 have some degree of gum disease and how this silent infection can affect your whole body.

They also share how the standard “deep cleanings” often fail to address the real culprit behind gum disease - an unhealthy oral microbiome. PerioProtect is different, delivering hydrogen peroxide gel under the gumline, targeting harmful bacteria and supporting helpful microbes.

You’ll learn more about who can benefit from PerioProtect, how it works, and why it might even save you time and money in the long run, while giving you the added benefits of whiter teeth and fresher breath.

If you’ve been told you need a deep cleaning or have struggled with persistent gum issues, this is the episode for you!

About half of all Americans have gum disease, a chronic condition that can destroy the tissues holding your teeth in place. Untreated, it can lead to the loss of teeth - even healthy ones!

While traditional periodontal therapy can be helpful, today, we have new and innovative ways of treating it even more effectively. That’s the focus of this latest episode of Your Mouth Matters, in which Dr. T talks with Judy Carroll about her innovative RPE protocol. (“RPE” stands for Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy.)

Judy is a world leader in advanced perioscopy. She’s helped thousands of patients with her innovative protocol that starts with a tiny fiber optic camera that’s inserted below the gumline so we can see what’s happening below the surface. This is combined with micro-ultrasonic piezo technology and the use of regenerative proteins to achieve excellent results in a non-aggressive way.

Listen now to learn all about RPE and the role it can play in helping you on your way back to healthy periodontal tissues to support healthy teeth and a healthy body alike.

Learn more about Judy and RPE at PerioPeak Innovations: https://periopeak.com/how-rpe-works/

Last fall, a federal judge ruled that fluoride in drinking water poses an “unreasonable risk” to children’s developing brains - a landmark decision rooted in science and a validation of what biological dentists like Dr. Rebecca Taylor of Green City Dental has been saying for years.

In this latest episode of Your Mouth Matters, Dr. T is joined by her biological dental hygienist Barbara Tritz (a/k/a “The Queen of Dental Hygiene”) to discuss the facts about fluoride and the policy shifts we’ve seen since that ruling was handed down. They explore how this toxin can impact everything from thyroid function to fertility to gut health to brain development. Over 72 human studies document fluoride's negative health effects, most alarmingly showing it can reduce children's IQ by up to seven points.

All this is particularly alarming when you consider, as Dr. T and Barbara do, two fundamental problems with fluoridation: the absence of informed consent and the inability to control the dose. Adding fluoride to the water supply means medicating entire populations without consideration for the vulnerable, such as infants on formula or those with kidney issues. Fortunately, there are practical alternatives for concerned listeners, and the team offer their recommendations for fluoride-free remineralizing dental products, quality home filtration systems, and community advocacy.

As more communities reconsider fluoridation policies, this episode provides timely insights for anyone questioning what's really in their water and dental products.

Green City Dental: https://greencitydental.com/

Barbara Tritz, RDH: https://queenofdentalhygiene.net/

This week on Your Mouth Matters, functional dentist Dr. Steven Lin joins us to unpack how nutrition affects not just our teeth but also our facial structure and airway.

Author of The Dental Diet, Dr. Lin’s discovery of Dr. Weston A. Price’s pioneering research from the 1930s completely changed his perspective on dentistry. Price documented how indigenous populations around the world maintained perfect dental arches and minimal decay until they shifted to a modern processed diet. Within a single generation, significant dental problems emerged - findings that have been validated by modern science, particularly our understanding of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K2, which work together to guide proper bone development and calcium utilization.

Importantly, most orofacial development happens early, before the age of 8, with the critical window being the first 5 years of life. The good news is that simple dietary shifts can dramatically affect a child’s developmental trajectory - changes such as replacing cereal with eggs and quality animal proteins, incorporating nutrient-dense foods, and making sure they get enough fat-soluble vitamins. Dr. Lin shares practical strategies for making these changes, even with picky eaters and our challenging food environment.

Listen and learn about how rising rates of airway issues and numerous chronic conditions that we see today may all link back to the nutritional deficiencies that begin with inadequate facial development. This episode provides practical tips for parents to harness the power of nutrition for optimal oral and whole body health and well-being.

https://www.drstevenlin.com/the-dental-diet/

Could your home be making you sick? It’s possible.

In this latest episode of Your Mouth Matters, Dr. T sits down with the owner of Seattle Mold Dog, Jay, who shares his story of what made him shift from airline pilot to mold detection specialist.

It began shortly after Jay had bought his dream home, when the onset of severe digestive issues ended his flying career. He bounced from doctor to doctor, but the cause of his illness remained elusive until mycotoxin testing revealed significant mold exposure in his seemingly pristine house. This inspired Jay to train Bailey, a remarkable detection dog that now helps others find what conventional mold testing often misses.

Mold exposure can cause so much more than just respiratory problems - things like gut dysfunction, chronic fatigue, neurological issues, even oral health problems! Jay shares several noteworthy cases, including one in which Bailey detected black mold in a new crib mattress that was causing serious illness in an infant.

With Dr. T, Jay challenges some common misconceptions about mold detection and remediation. Standard air sampling often fails to identify real problems, especially with heavier mold species. Bleach can make a bad situation worse by triggering more mycotoxin production. Even newly built structures aren’t immune - particularly energy-efficient homes.

If you’ve been experiencing unexplained health issues or are concerned about your living environment, this episode is for you, offering valuable insights to both tackling a mold problem and creating healthier spaces. As Dr. T discovered through her own experience, you can’t really heal from anything while you’re still being exposed; you first have to find and eliminate the source.

Learn more about Seattle Mold Dog: https://seattlemolddog.com/

True story: About 90% of traditional orthodontic treatments eventually relapse. But it doesn’t have to be this way - not if you address the root causes of the orthodontic problems first.

In this episode of Your Mouth Matters, biological dentist Dr. Rebecca Taylor and myofunctional therapist Lily Corley introduce Dr. T’s Foundations Ortho program – a critical first phase of treatment that aims to establish proper oral function and breathing patterns. They go on to discuss how and why this step is needed to create lasting results.

Topics covered in this episode include

• How improper breathing patterns and tongue position affect facial development and dental alignment.
• How issues with the tonsils, adenoids, and breathing disorders can affect orthodontic outcomes.
• The importance of early intervention (before age 9 is ideal).
• Why expansion alone isn’t enough and you need proper forward growth to create healthier airways and better aesthetics.

Orthodontics isn’t just about straight teeth, says Dr. T. It’s about proper function that supports breathing, sleeping, and overall health throughout life.

Whether you’re a parent of a child who may need ortho, an adult with crowded teeth or breathing issues, a current patient recommended for the Foundations phase, or someone who has experienced orthodontic relapse, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Are you concerned about your child's breathing, facial development, or oral function? Wondering why "tongue ties" have become such a hot topic in pediatric health? Join Green City Dental and O2dontics founder Dr. Rebecca Taylor and veteran myofunctional therapist Lily Corley for an enlightening discussion about the very big impact proper tongue function can have on overall health and development.

In this episode, “Dr. T” and Lily explore how the tongue acts as a natural architect of facial development and a key player in healthy breathing, swallowing, and even posture. You’ll learn why fascial restrictions, often forming as early as in the womb, can interfere with proper facial growth and development, and also about Oralase, a gentle light therapy that's showing remarkable results in patients of all ages but particularly in children. We’ll dive deep into functional dentistry and look at issues like why traditional approaches to tongue ties sometimes fall short - and how addressing underlying functional patterns is crucial for long-term health.

Whether you're a parent navigating early intervention options, someone dealing with TMJ or sleep issues, or a healthcare provider interested in integrative approaches, this episode of Your Mouth Matters offers valuable insights into the fascinating connection between facial restrictions, nervous system function, and overall wellness. You’ll hear about clinical experiences, the science behind Oralase, and how this innovative approach fits into a holistic treatment plan for optimal mouth/body health.