March 13, 2025

#200 Fix Your Mouth to Fix Your Body: Oral Health Hacks (Tongue Exercises & Scraping, Oil Pulling, Mouth Taping, & Breathwork) Dr. Namrata Patel @ SF Green Dentistry

1 hour 8 minutes

Think oral health is just about cavities? Think again.

Dr. Namrata Patel breaks down how your mouth influences digestion, sleep, & even hormone balance. Get expert insights on holistic dentistry, the dangers of mouth breathing, & how small daily habits can transform your health from the inside out on today’s episode on "Holistic Oral Health Care."

Meet our guest

Dr. Nammy Patel, DDS, is a holistic dentist dedicated to patient health & environmentally conscious dentistry. Born in India & raised in the U.S., she founded Green Dentistry in 2005—San Francisco’s first eco-friendly dental practice. Her LEED-certified office uses safe materials, energy-efficient systems, & sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.

A graduate of USC’s School of Dentistry, Dr. Nammy turned down conventional roles to create a practice that prioritizes both health & sustainability. She is also the author of Age With Style and is developing a nonprofit to promote greener dentistry in India.

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Key takeaways

Diseases like heart attack & diabetes can be diagnosed early by examining the mouth, according to Ayurvedic practices

Mouth breathing leads to sleep apnea & other health issues, while nasal breathing produces beneficial nitric oxide

Breathing through the nose helps convert oxygen to nitric oxide, improving body function & hormone regulation

Using mouth tape reduces mouth breathing & improves sleep quality

Simple exercises like sticking your tongue out while driving can strengthen tongue function

Using coconut oil in the mouth (oil pulling) detoxes the body by binding toxins

A Waterpik is preferred over traditional flossing and works well with hydrogen peroxide or ozonated water

The tongue’s position impacts breathing and systemic health

Episode highlights

6:22 – Oral Health & Its Connection to Systemic Health

11:22 – Tongue Position & Peak Performance

13:36 – DIY Oral Health Practices & Breathing Exercises

26:07 – Oil Pulling & Mouthwashing Techniques

Links

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VnjOQrlB3-g

Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/200

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