HRV, Root Canal & Radiance: When Data Confirms the Healing

27/02/2026

What if your smartwatch knew something was wrong before your dentist did?

In Episode 54 of Healing Through Dentistry, Eva shares the story of a sporty, data-driven client who tracked her heart rate variability (HRV) — and discovered that her body was under stress even after root canal retreatment.

Her HRV dropped to 46.
Her energy was low.
Her recovery was poor.

Her intuition said the tooth was still a problem.
The data confirmed it.

When HRV Reveals Hidden Stress

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) reflects how well your body shifts between stress and recovery.

  • High HRV = strong recovery capacity

  • Low HRV = stress, inflammation, overload

  • Athletes use HRV to measure readiness and resilience

  • Chronic dental inflammation can suppress HRV

  • Root canal retreatment does not always eliminate hidden infection

Chronic inflammation does not always show up as pain.
It often shows up in the nervous system.

The Biological Decision

3D imaging revealed persistent periapical inflammation around the upper left first molar.

Instead of retreating again, the decision was made to:

  • Remove the chronically inflamed tooth

  • Prepare the body thoroughly before surgery

  • Support regeneration instead of just removing tissue

Preparation is central in biological dentistry.

The Pre-Surgery Protocol

For one month before and after surgery, the client followed:

  • Gluten-free diet

  • Sugar-free diet

  • Dairy-free diet

  • Seed oil-free nutrition

  • No caffeine

  • No alcohol

She also:

  • Measured vitamin D levels

  • Checked lipid markers

  • Added targeted micronutrient supplementation

  • Received mineral and vitamin infusions

Preparation directly influences healing quality.

Surgery & Regeneration

During surgery:

  • Infected tissue and periapical lesion were fully cleared

  • Antibiotics were used for antimicrobial and immunomodulatory support

  • Bone augmentation was performed using algae-based material

  • PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) from her own blood enhanced regeneration

Biological dentistry focuses on:

  • Removing infection

  • Supporting immune regulation

  • Optimizing bone healing

  • Respecting nervous system balance

The Result: HRV Jumped Overnight

The night after surgery:

  • HRV increased from 46 to 80

  • Parasympathetic nervous system activated

  • Recovery capacity improved immediately

Three weeks later:

  • Visible radiance

  • Improved skin clarity

  • Reduced acne

  • Higher energy

  • Emotional lightness

The data validated the transformation.

Nervous System Connection

Chronic dental infections can:

  • Keep the body in sympathetic dominance

  • Maintain constant alertness

  • Prevent deep relaxation

  • Drain systemic energy

Removing inflammation allows:

  • Autonomic recalibration

  • Parasympathetic activation

  • Emotional release

  • Physiological regeneration

Emotional Symbolism of Teeth

The upper left first molar is connected symbolically with:

  • Family themes

  • Partnership

  • Emotional processing

  • Personal wishes

Healing is not only structural — it is:

  • Neurological

  • Emotional

  • Systemic

  • Energetic

What This Episode Teaches

  • How HRV can reveal hidden dental inflammation

  • Why retreating a root canal may not resolve systemic stress

  • How preparation determines surgical success

  • Why PRF improves bone regeneration

  • How quickly the nervous system responds once infection is cleared

  • Why radiance and skin changes can follow oral surgery

  • The importance of combining intuition with measurable data

Why Episode 54 Matters

We live in a world driven by numbers.

But true healing happens when:

  • Data confirms intuition

  • The source is removed

  • The nervous system feels safe again

  • The body is supported before and after intervention

Healing does not start with suppressing symptoms.
It starts with removing what silently drains your system.

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