Listen to Your Wisdom: Why Dental Extractions Impact More Than Just Your Mouth

18/06/2025

Listen to Your Wisdom: Why Dental Extractions Impact More Than Just Your Mouth

When we think of wisdom teeth, most of us picture teenage extractions, crowded mouths, or the occasional ache. But at DuoSmile, Hanna and Eva take a far deeper view—one that connects oral health to the entire nervous system, digestion, heart, emotions, and even fatigue.

In this illuminating episode of Healing Through Dentistry, the duo dives into the misunderstood topic of wisdom teeth removal: when it's truly necessary, how to prepare your body, and the remarkable systemic effects that often follow extraction.

🧠 Why Wisdom Teeth Aren't Just Teeth

Wisdom teeth aren't always a problem—but when they are, they can cause far more than local issues. From recurring inflammation to digestive troubles, palpitations, and fatigue, these "extra" molars are connected to key organs and energy meridians in traditional Chinese medicine.
As Eva shares, they often ask clients questions about heart health or digestion—and are met with stories of arrhythmia, elbow pain, or anxiety that disappear post-extraction.

"She had arrhythmia and saw a cardiologist every three months. After the wisdom teeth were removed, she never needed to go again."

🦷 The Real Reason You Might Have No Space

If your jaw didn't develop with enough room for wisdom teeth, you're not alone. Hanna and Eva explain that poor jaw development is often linked to:

  • Lack of breastfeeding

  • Overuse of blenders (too much soft food)

  • Insufficient nutrient density in soil and food

This results in narrow palates, crowded arches, and teeth that erupt at odd angles—or not at all—causing chronic, hidden inflammation.

🔍 What to Look For: Signs of Chronic Inflammation

Even if you're not in pain, your body might be signaling trouble. Symptoms include:

  • Bleeding gums or pockets near the back of the mouth

  • Red or purple gum color

  • Jaw, ear, or head pain

  • Persistent fatigue or emotional dips

  • High blood pressure or palpitations

These are often tied to the trigeminal nerve, which links your teeth to the rest of your head—and can trigger symptoms throughout the body.

💪 Why Bone Healing Starts Before the Extraction

Don't wait for a toothache to act. Hanna and Eva stress the importance of prepping the body before any extraction. Their Bone Healing Protocol ensures the immune system is ready to regenerate:

  • High-dose Vitamin D3 + K2

  • Magnesium, collagen, Vitamin C

  • Omega-3s, essential amino acids, enzymes

  • A clean, anti-inflammatory diet: no gluten, sugar, caffeine, or processed oils

"If you don't prepare, the bone socket doesn't close properly—leading to cavitations and more hidden infections down the line."

📚 Recommended Reading

For more on the link between wisdom teeth and systemic illness, they recommend The Hidden Epidemic by Dr. Thomas Levy — a cardiologist and dentist uniting both fields.



🎧 Ready to Rethink Wisdom Teeth?

Whether you're considering extraction or curious about chronic fatigue, this episode connects the dots between oral health and your entire system.

🎧 Listen to Episode 18 now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.
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Because a healthy smile starts far below the surface—and healing happens in every part of you. 🦷💫