Show Notes
Could your dental fillings be the hidden culprit behind your menopause symptoms? Mercury toxicity from dental amalgam is a little-known health risk that could be impacting hormone balance, energy levels, and autoimmune conditions. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sharon Dickerson, a trauma-informed dentist with 25+ years of experience, breaks down the shocking connection between oral health and menopause.
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⏳ (00:08:10) How Your Oral Microbiome Impacts Your Overall Health
⏳ (00:11:39) Mercury Fillings & Menopause: The Silent Link
⏳ (00:16:26) How Mercury Fillings Disrupt Your Hormones
⏳ (00:18:07) How to Reduce the Health Risks of Mercury Fillings
⏳ (00:21:53) The Shocking Truth About Mercury in Dental Amalgam
⏳ (00:29:13) Trauma-Informed Dentistry: Empowering Patients Through Better Care
Key Takeaways from This Episode:💡 Your Oral Health Affects Your Whole Body Chronic inflammation, autoimmune issues, and hormone imbalances can all be triggered by poor dental health and mercury exposure.
💡 Mercury Toxicity Can Worsen Menopause Symptoms Heavy metal exposure can disrupt thyroid function, adrenal health, and estrogen balance, leading to brain fog, fatigue, and joint pain.
💡 Safe Removal of Mercury Fillings is Essential If you’re considering removing mercury fillings, choose a biological dentist trained in safe removal protocols to avoid further toxicity.
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