18. The Hidden Link: Oral Health and Fertility
Explore the essential link between oral health and fertility in this enlightening podcast episode, featuring expert insights on restoring your oral microbiome and reducing pathogenic bacteria. Dr. Katie Lee shares practical strategies to optimize fertility through oral health, emphasizing the systemic connection between mouth health and overall wellness.
You’ll learn...
The ways in which your oral health can impact your fertility
How simply brushing and flossing is not always enough to prevent oral disease or bacterial imbalances
The three types of pathogenic bacteria that can directly impact fertility and/or influence pregnancy health and can even play a role in pregnancy loss
Why the presence of pathogenic bacteria in your mouth doesn’t always lead to dysfunction
When is the best time to get dental work done if you’re planning to conceive, TTC, or already pregnant
What kind of testing you can do to learn more about your own oral microbiome
and so much more
Discover the importance of a comprehensive approach to health in preconception preparation, actionable tips for balancing your oral microbiome, and how prioritizing oral health sets the foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Ideal for women on the journey to motherhood, this episode equips you with knowledge and practices to enhance fertility and ensure your body is primed for a successful pregnancy when the time is right.
Work with Anisa:
Save your seat for the Resilience from Estrogen Dominance Workshop replay
Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond (Signature Course and Coaching program) for those preparing for conception.
Revitalize & Restore 1:1 private coaching for hormone harmony.
Bloom & Nourish coaching program for private pregnancy nutrition coaching.
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Work with Dr. Katie Lee:
Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 Dental Support Organizations supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for health technology companies and provides implant education for general dentists. Dr. Lee has two passions in her profession: dentistry itself and making other dentists successful. Her passion about the oral systemic health link comes from personal experience.
Dr. Lee was involved in an ATV accident as a teenager, which left her without many teeth and rendered her jaw immobile. Dr. Lee experienced how oral health affects systemic health and the benefits of dental implants. Her first-hand journey in recovering from the effects of dental trauma led her to specialize her career on the mouth-body connection® and dental implants. Dr. Lee searches for proven technologies that improve clinical outcomes and the patient experience and loves to educate her peers on those technologies. Dr. Lee authored a book entitled Saved By the Mouth to educate patients and clinicians on the importance of oral health. Dr. Lee has won many accolades, including Top 40 under 40 Dentists in America, and International Woman of the Year in Dentistry. She has been featured on local Fox and NBC news stations discussing the importance of oral health.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to the Resilient Fertility Podcast: Embracing Holistic Health
00:46 The Power of Listening to Your Body: A Holistic Approach to Health
01:31 Exploring the Connection Between Oral Health and Fertility with Dr. Katie Lee
05:23 Understanding the Impact of Oral Microbiome on Fertility
08:01 The Role of Specific Bacteria in Fertility and How to Combat Them
11:42 Preventing Bacterial Overgrowth and Optimizing Oral Health
14:11 The Integral Relationship Between Oral and Gut Health
18:49 Strategies for Maintaining a Healthy Oral Microbiome
26:55 Addressing Oral Dysbiosis: Treatment Approaches and Recommendations
28:30 Exploring Ozone Irrigation and Tissue Lasers in Dental Care
30:14 Anisa’s Personal Dental Health Journey
31:35 The Surprising Connection Between Oral Health and Fertility
37:13 Nutritional Advice for Optimal Dental and Overall Health
42:29 Preconception Dental Care Recommendations
49:33 Final Thoughts on Oral Health and Fertility
