In this week’s Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Nammy Patel (@drnammypatel), holistic dentist, bestselling author, and founder of San Francisco Green Dentistry, to explore the powerful oral–systemic connection and how your oral hygiene routine directly shapes your whole-body health.
This conversation is a refreshing, science-meets-wellness deep dive into the world of oral health, airway function, nitric oxide, sleep, and longevity.
Dr. Patel brings over 20 years of experience in holistic dental care, Ayurvedic principles, and functional dentistry, making this episode one of the most eye-opening health conversations we’ve had on the podcast.
We explore:
✅ Why oral hygiene is the missing link in longevity, immunity & inflammation
✅ How oral bacteria influence heart disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer & diabetes
✅ Why mouth breathing lowers nitric oxide, energy & emotional balance
✅ How childhood braces, tongue ties & jaw development affect airway health
✅ The link between nasal breathing, nitric oxide & long-term oral health
✅ Her complete proper oral hygiene routine: flossing, electric brushing, tongue scraping, oil pulling & myofunctional therapy
✅ Why prevention is the foundation of long-term health
✅ Her top 3 self-care rituals for a long, vibrant, joyful life
🎧 Listen to Episode #176 on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you love listening — just search The Self-Care Goddess Podcast.
🙌🏽 Connect with Dr. Nammy Patel on LinkedIn: @Nammy Patel
🎥 Watch the full episode on my YouTube channel
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