The Connection between Maternal Health and Dentistry

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, Integrative Dentist, Dr. Mandeep Johal shares the connection between maternal health and dentistry.  As an Integrative Dentist, she takes a holistic approach to traditional dentistry by looking at whole-body wellness and how it is affected by the mouth and jaw. 

Show Notes: 

In this episode of the Thryving Mother Podcast, you will learn: 

  • The connection between fertility and the mouth

  • Ways you can support the health of your children's mouth and jaw

  • Why a holistic approach to dentistry is so important to your overall health

  • The common myths regarding dentistry and women’s health


About Dr. Mandeep

Dr. Mandeep Johal owns a successful and growing airway focused integrative office, Family Dental Center and Tongue and Lip-tie centre in Guelph, Ontario. Family Dental Center is the first tongue and lip-tie centre in Canada. Dr. Johal’s passion for learning grew from her own personal experiences. Having noticed her three year old child had crowded teeth, through continuing education she learned he was tongue-tied and had sleep apnea. This was an eye opener for Dr.Johal because it explained all the struggles she and her first born had in his 1st year of life. This formed a new passion, she is now on a mission to advocate for women and children's health. She treats patients of all ages from 0-100. Dr. Johal practises and lectures on airway orthodontics, tongue ties (infants, children and adults), temporomandibular joints (TMJ) ,concussions, biological dentistry, and myofunctional therapy. Dr.Johal strongly believes to successfully treat patients, collaboration with other medical professionals is key for life long lasting results. She is collaborating and teaching osteopaths, chiropractors, naturopaths, Physiotherapist, Nurtististists, ENT’s, midwives and SLP’s.

Learn more with Dr. Mandeep Johal on Instagram @drmandeepjohal

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