Ep. 574 This Is Destroying Your Oral Microbiome – The Fastest Way to Improve Hormones, Immunity & Longevity with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz

In this episode of Everyday Wellness, nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow sits down with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, a German dentist and pioneer of biological functional dentistry, to explore the critical yet often overlooked role of the oral microbiome in overall health. Dr. Dom explains that the mouth is not just a gateway to the gut but a vital ecosystem that significantly influences hormonal balance, immunity, and longevity. He emphasizes that the oral microbiome is the second largest and most diverse microbiome in the body, shaped by diet, lifestyle, and dental interventions. The conversation delves into how hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause affect oral health through changes in saliva pH, bone density, and immune function, increasing susceptibility to tooth decay and gum disease. Dr. Dom highlights the dangers of root canals, cavitations, mercury amalgam fillings, and conventional dental practices that prioritize repair over systemic health. He advocates for a paradigm shift toward 'BioDentistry 3.0'—a holistic, minimally invasive, health-first approach that integrates functional medicine, precision dentistry, and long-term wellness. The episode also covers the risks of fluoride, the superiority of hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and the dangers of cosmetic dentistry done without health optimization. Dr. Dom stresses the importance of a comprehensive, pre-planned 'health optimization week' for patients undergoing major dental overhauls, ensuring safety, minimal trauma, and maximum healing. Listeners are encouraged to view oral health as foundational to systemic wellness and to seek out certified biological dentists who follow standardized, health-centered protocols.