A biological dentist is simply a dentist who takes a holistic approach to oral health and recognizes the major role it plays in the patient’s overall health.  For example, a biological dentist acknowledges that a root canal is leaving dead material in a living body. It’s a haven for bacteria. In the process of a root canal, the blood supply and nerves are severed, so the body cannot deliver its own immune defenses to help keep the infection in check. The root has been removed, so there are no lymphs or blood going to that tooth in order to clean it. This leaves the tooth susceptible to microbes and the growth of bacteria. The body, in its intelligence, tries to reject something dead which only results in a welcoming and pleasing environment for bacteria. Nowhere else in the body would we leave dead tissue.

Infected teeth can cause great potential for systemic consequences. Here is an interesting fact: 97% of women who had both breast cancer and a root canal, the root canal is on the same corresponding side of the breast cancer.

Dr. Thomas E Levy MD and author of the book, The Toxic Tooth says, “The vast majority of chronic degenerative diseases begin with infections/toxins in the mouth, and it’s only until those are addressed that you’re going to have any clear and positive response to your disease.”

This is not only true for root canals but also for other dental injuries, cavitations and even wisdom teeth after they have been removed. To be sure that you do not have any hidden dental infection, you will need a 3D Cone Beam scan. Please do not settle for just a regular X-ray dentist; it will not be as accurate.

At age 33, my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. We found a dentist who performed a 3D scan and found that Zach had two infected teeth from root canals. Before removing the teeth, we had a test done called MyPerioPath. This test can detect eleven different pathogens which can help determine if a patient is at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer and birth complications. In my husband’s case, he was positive for 3 moderately ranked risk pathogens.

1. Fusobacterium nucleatum/periodonticum

2. Prevotella intermedia

3. Peptostreptococcus (Micromonas) micros

There have been several studies that show Fusobacterium can be found within the primary cancer cells from colorectal tumors! It’s also responsible for carrying the disease to the metastatic sites and involving regional lymph nodes.

We diligently searched for every root cause that contributed to this cancer diagnosis. Trust me when I say, we turned over every rock and read every page, twice. We became “health investigators”. So when we discovered the connection between dental infections and rectal tumors, we felt like we hit the nail on the head. To quote my husband, “Do you mean to tell me the answer has been under my nose this whole time?” One of the infections was his top right tooth so yes, directly under his nose.

If you are fighting cancer, the first piece of advice we always give is find a biological dentist and ask for a 3D Cone Beam scan. Below are links to find a bio dentist near you as well as finding a provider who will perform the MyPerioPath test. I think it is really important to know what dental pathogens are lurking around in your mouth.

Root Cause is a documentary that will open your eyes to the dangers of hidden dental infections. I highly suggest watching that. Click on the link below.

I highly suggest that you find a biological dentist that has both certification IAOMT and SMART