How to improve your oral and overall health Part 2 - The Truth About Tooth Decay. We all know that teeth decay becuase we eat sugar - well at least that's what we have been told. If we know what causes tooth decay then we should be able to prevent it. In this episode Brisbane holistic dentist Dr Rachel Hall discusses diet, bacteria, oral hygiene and lifestyle as ways to prevent tooth decay. We have fluoride in toothpaste and the water supply but we still have tooth decay so that says fluoride is...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Your oral health and overall health are linked. Tooth decay and gum disease not only cause mouth problems but are related to systemic wellness and health conditions. Treating and preventing gum disease is very overlooked aspect in helping prevent heart disease, strokes, and risk factors for dementia and even types of cancer. In this series on improving oral health Dr Rachel Hall holistic dentist in Brisbane, discusses aspects of dental care and prevention beyond brushing and flossing and don't e...
Nov 24, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 51
If you are considering removing your dental amalgam fillings because they contain mercury it is very important that it is done safely. Your dentist should use and follow the correct protocols to protect you and minimise exposure to mercury release during the process. In this episode, Brisbane holistic dentist Dr Rachel Hall discusses what protocols should be used and why, how the amalgam removal should be approached, the number of fillings to have replaced in each session and the timing of the a...
Nov 17, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane-based holistic dentist discusses how to prepare your body for amalgam removal through diet, lifestyle and supplementation to reduce your body burden of mercury and ensure that your body is supported to have everything it needs for the best outcomes. Amalgam filling removal needs to be done by a SMART-certified holistic dentist in conjunction with proper medical and nutritional support for you to see the most benefit and ensure you limit additional mercury exposure or push...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 49
A simple supplement-based protocol to help support you with heavy metal detox based on evidence-based science and research that shows the impacts of mercury and how your body uses proteins, minerals and antioxidants to detox and counteract the ill effects of heavy metals. Why do these supplements work and what does mercury do? A detox protocol to support amalgam removal and mercury detox. www.holisticdentistry.au...
Nov 03, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 48
You may have heard that you shouldn't do a detox if you have mercury amalgam fillings in your teeth or that it is a waste of time. Well, that isn't true or accurate as anything you can do to reduce the impact and effects of mercury and its build-up in your body is going to be of benefit. Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane holistic dentist shares how you can support your body to deal with and reduce mercury and why it's important to do so even if you still have mercury-containing dental fillings. www.holist...
Oct 27, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Is it dangerous to get your amalgam fillings removed? Well, the answer will depend on who you ask and on how the amalgam is being removed. With safety protocols that ensure minimal exposure to the mercury that gets released from dental amalgam when they are drilled, amalgam removal is very safe and effective. Find out more on how you know if your dentist is safely removing your amalgam fillings or not in this episode of The Dental Zone. www.holsiticdentistry.au
Oct 20, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Dental amalgam has been used to fill teeth for over 200 years, however, due to the risks of mercury in the filling as well as the fact that it is unsightly and unattractive there are now many different options and safer options that can be used to fill or restore your teeth. Dr Rachel Hall holistic dentist explains what these materials are and discusses their safety and suitability for use in modern dentistry. Dentistry without mercury or metals is an approach that holistic dentists use to reduc...
Oct 13, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The symptoms of mercury toxicity have been extensively studied and are well known. Dental amalgam fillings are a mix of mercury and other metals and the mercury escapes from the fillings into your body and can cause many symptoms. By understanding these symptoms you can begin to join the dots and correlate that many of your health concerns could be caused by the mercury-containing fillings in your teeth. This episode also covers the changes in symptoms that people experience after having their a...
Oct 06, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Holistic dentist Dr Rachel Hall discusses the research facts and findings regarding the impact of mercury from dental fillings on health. Silver, metal fillings called amalgam are a mix of mercury and other metals. The mercury escapes from the fillings into your body, and there are many research studies that have been done to see where the mercury goes and what impact it has on the body and our health. This episode goes through those studies and their findings so you can be better informed. www....
Sep 29, 2023•36 min•Ep. 43
Dental amalgam aka silver fillings contains mercury and other metals. Are there potential implications of having this material placed in your teeth and should dentistry be moving towards ceasing its use and switching to safer protocols when it comes to removing it from your teeth? Brisbane holistic dentist Dr Rachel Hall discusses dentistry without mercury. www.holisticdentistry.au https://www.evolvedental.com.au/references-for-amalgam-and-mercury/...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 42
As a holistic dentist, it is my mission and vision to highlight the weaknesses of my profession and the training we receive in regard to the oral-systemic connection (your mouth and your body impact on each other) so that dental professionals and educators can improve the delivery of the oral and overall health of our patients. I believe it is our duty to support and empower you to understand where the approach of conventional dentistry is lacking so that you understand better your needs, what t...
Sep 15, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 41
MERCURY FILLINGS AND HOLISTIC DENTISTRY It is obvious that in regard to mercury amalgam fillings, dentistry is heading in a new direction and more and more dentists are rethinking the use and safety of these fillings. In 2008 it was estimated that 52% of all general dentists no longer placed amalgams in their patients' teeth. The majority however stopped doing so not because they felt amalgam was not a good or safe filling material but more because of a push to have fillings that look more natur...
Sep 08, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 40
If you suffer from headaches, migraines, facial pain, pain behind your eyes or pains in your neck and shoulders you should mention it to your dentist as the cause may actually lie inside your mouth. The cause of your headaches could be due to problems with your bite which is known as an occlusion in the trade. The way your teeth meet when your jaws close together can impact your jaw joint and surrounding muscles. If your bite is out of balance it can have far-reaching effects on your health, pos...
Sep 01, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 39
When it comes to gum recession there is a lot of misinformation and misunderstandings out there in internet land and even in the way dentists have been taught on this topic itself. Depending on what you read or who you speak to the information is confusing and often contradictory: some of it tells you can't grow gums back than others say you can, and then when it comes to the causes of receding gums you're brushing too hard or its because you have gum disease. But is there more to receding gums ...
Aug 25, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Holistic dentist, Dr Rachel Hall shares the low-down around why something as simple as brushing your teeth helps you have a long and healthy life, along with tips on how to quit sugar to improve your dental health and well-being and explains why teeth get sensitive, what you can prevent tooth sensitivity and better manage it. www.holisticdentistry.au
Aug 18, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Regular oil pulling might help you to avoid cavities, resolve gum disease and improve your oral health. Oil pulling is a way of helping to cleanse your mouth, keep it healthy and provide it with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients that support you to have a healthy oral microbiome. Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane Holistic Dentist discuss the benefits, risks, myths and facts about oil pulling and shares how it's done, why you should do it as well as the best types of oils to choose. www.holisticd...
Aug 15, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Is there more to great dental health than just brushing and flossing your teeth and avoiding sugar? Your overall health and the health of your mouth are more connected than you realise. Optimal nutrition and a balanced lifestyle as essential if you want great oral health. Dental disease is a sign of systemic illness and imbalance and no amount of good oral hygiene will fix that. A healthy mouth is crucial for having a healthy body but the two go hand in hand. Holistic dentist recipe and tips to ...
Aug 11, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Do holistic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry go together? Did you know straight well aligned teeth provide you with many oral health and well-being benefits? Think of your teeth as a window to the health of your body. Your teeth and gums — and how they look to others when you smile — say a lot about your overall health. If you're taking good care of both, you're probably taking good care of the rest of you. Clear aligners or braces make caring for your teeth and gums easier. Having straight teet...
Aug 04, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Discover the five main reasons why people get their amalgam fillings removed as Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane Holistic Dentist answers the question patients frequently ask about amalgam removal. In this episode find out how safe amalgam removal is done, what happens after they are removed, if you need to do a detox and the implications of pregnancy and breastfeeding on whether and if you can have your amalgams removed and much more... www.holisticdentistry.au...
Jul 28, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Do root canals cause cancer or make us sick? Recently there has been a lot of talk about the dangers of root canals and whether they cause health issues like cancer. As a holistic dentist, I thought I'd share my views to help you discern what does and doesn't hold true when it comes to the facts about root canals. Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane Holistic Dentist discusses Root Cause the movie and what she did and didn't agree with after watching it. The same conditions that predispose you to tooth decay...
Jul 21, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 33
If your mouth is unhealthy and has an untreated disease, inflammation or infection then it is increasing your risk for ill health and is already making you sick. As a holistic dentist, I have the unique opportunity of looking inside your mouth and being able to see the condition of the inside of your body. I also get to look for and spot the warning signs of inflammation and disease that are contributing to or setting you up for these chronic systemic health issues. The mouth is a window into th...
Jul 14, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 32
What are the six pillars of health care that you need to focus on to have a healthy life and reduce your risk for chronic illness and disease? We are living in a society that believes that if you can put it in your mouth and eat it, it's food. However just because you can ingest it doesn't mean you can digest it or that it is good for you and your health. More and more we are learning the importance of optimal nutrition and how that relates to your health. We have seen a war wage over the sugar ...
Jul 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Holistic dentistry has some amazing science-backed protocols and approaches to oral health and dental treatments. In this show, Dr Rachel Hall exposes the not-so-pretty side of holistic dentistry, from the ugly to the downright dangerous and concerning new techniques and modalities that could cost you your health and your teeth. One such treatment is jaw expansion without surgery for adults with devices called FAGGA or AGGA - anterior growth guidance appliances. The Dental Zone dares to highligh...
Jul 04, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 59
There are a lot of questions about holistic dentistry and in this podcast, Brisbane Holistic Dentist Dr Rachel Hall provides her answers. Simply put holistic dentistry combines traditional dentistry together with medicine, science and natural health philosophies to support health and well-being. Why did I become a holistic dentist, why is it important to me and more... Holistic Dentistry understands that your mouth is part of your body. The health of your teeth and gums impacts the health of you...
Jun 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The British Dental Journal published an article promoting the benefits of dental offices having an amalgam separator unit fitted to their waste plumbing to protect the oceans and waterways from mercury pollution from dental amalgam. Yet at the same time, the dental profession swears that amalgam is perfectly safe. How can it be both - how can it be toxic to the ocean and all life in it but safe for you to have in your teeth? www.holisticdentistry.au
Jun 25, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Can you heal dental cavities with food? As a holistic dentist, I am a strong believer in empowering and equipping my patients with the right tools and information to treat the root cause of their dental issues, instead of just treating the symptoms. And that is certainly the case when treating dental cavities. Unfortunately, fillings are often the first line of defence against tooth decay, no matter how minimal the decay may be. However, while there are some cavities that definitely require fill...
Jun 23, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The root cause behind many of today's most common chronic illnesses is excess exposure to toxic metals found throughout the environment, the food supply, cosmetics, dental amalgam fillings and in the past vaccines that we had in childhood. Because heavy metal toxicity can manifest itself as all sorts of seemingly unrelated health conditions ranging from mental disorders and food allergies to gastrointestinal problems and organ failure, millions of people are likely suffering from this largely cu...
Jun 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
What is all the fuss about mercury fillings? Leading Brisbane holistic dentist Dr Rachel Hall has been providing safe amalgam removal and mercury-free dentistry for over 20 years and fully understands the risks of having mercury fillings in your teeth. The fuss stems from the fact that mercury leaks from your fillings over time, accumulating in your body and putting you at risk of mercury toxicity. Amalgam removal is the process that holistic dentists use to safely remove mercury-containing amal...
Jun 09, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Conventionally trained dentists are not going to tell you this. There is a lot of science behind fluoride and its impact on your teeth and health but is what you have been told both sides of the coin, is it the truth? The arguments range over fluoridation and whether fluoride causes detectable harm – after all it's only a small amount in the water supply. Dr Rachel Hall Holistic Dentist discusses the harms and myths about fluoride in our drinking water. www.holisticdentistry.au...
Jun 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
