The Oral–Systemic Connection- How Your Mouth Shapes Your Health with Dr. Nammy Patel |

In this groundbreaking episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nammy Patel — holistic dentist, bestselling author, and founder of San Francisco Green Dentistry — to explore how your oral hygiene routine directly affects your whole-body health, longevity, and emotional wellbeing.

For the first time on the podcast, we take a deep dive into oral health, the mouth–body connection, nitric oxide, airway function, sleep, inflammation, and how your daily habits — even simple oral hygiene reminders or routines — shape your energy, hormones, immune system, and long-term vitality.

Dr. Patel blends Ayurvedic wisdom, functional medicine, and modern dental care to create a proper oral hygiene routine that supports your heart, brain, hormones, nervous system, and overall wellbeing. This episode is a must-watch for anyone wanting to upgrade their dental care, understand holistic oral health, or build a healthier relationship with their mouth, breath, and body.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ Why oral hygiene is a missing piece in longevity, inflammation & immune strength
✅ How oral bacteria contribute to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes & arthritis
✅ How mouth breathing lowers nitric oxide and affects energy, sleep & mood
✅ How childhood braces, tongue ties & jaw development shape airway health
✅ Why nasal breathing is foundational for nitric oxide & lifelong oral wellness
✅ How Dr. Patel integrates Ayurveda with modern dentistry
✅ The science of airway expansion & naturally reversing sleep apnea
✅ Her full oral hygiene routine: flossing, electric brushing, tongue scraping, oil pulling & myofunctional therapy
✅ Why prevention and early proactive care protect future decades of health
✅ Dr. Patel’s top 3 daily self-care rituals for a long, vibrant life

“The mouth is the gateway to the body — what you do in your 40s shapes your health in your 60s.” — Dr. Nammy Patel

If you’re curious about how oral hygiene, airway health, or functional dentistry influence your hormones, sleep, digestion, mood, or longevity, this episode offers practical insights, science-backed wisdom, and gentle guidance. Perfect for anyone exploring holistic dentistry, better oral hygiene habits, or ways to support whole-body wellness.

🌐 Website: https://www.drnammypatel.com/
🌐 San Francisco Green Dentistry: https://sfgreendentist.com
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