In this episode, Dr. Katie Lee, a dentist with personal experience with infertility, delves into the crucial yet often overlooked connection between oral health and fertility. Drawing from her professional expertise and personal journey, Dr. Lee explains how the state of your oral microbiome can influence your fertility outcomes and overall well-being.

Dr. Lee offers a deep dive into the oral systemic health link, emphasizing how bacteria in the mouth can impact both male and female fertility. She provides valuable recommendations for maintaining good oral health to optimize fertility, debunking myths and highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to dental care, especially during pregnancy.

Join us as Dr. Katie Lee sheds light on the critical intersection of oral health and fertility, providing actionable insights and practical advice to help you on your fertility journey.

Key takeaways:

●      Oral health significantly impacts overall health and fertility outcomes.

●      Bacteria in the mouth can have profound effects on fertility for both men and women.

●      Treating specific harmful bacteria is essential for better pregnancy outcomes.

●      Comprehensive oral care during pregnancy is crucial to avoid complications.

●      A holistic dental care approach is beneficial for both fertility and general health.

Dr. Katie Lee Bio:

Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 DSO supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for health technology companies and provides implant education for general dentists. Her passion about the oral systemic health link comes from personal experience.

Dr. Lee was involved in an ATV accident as a teenager, which left her without many teeth and rendered her jaw immobile. Dr. Lee experienced how oral health affects systemic health and the benefits of dental implants. Her first-hand journey in recovering from the effects of dental trauma led her to specialize her career on the mouth-body connection® and dental implants. Dr. Lee searches for proven technologies that improve clinical outcomes and the patient experience and loves to educate her peers on those technologies. Dr. Lee authored a book entitled Saved By the Mouth to educate patients and clinicians on the importance of oral health.

Where To Find Dr. Katie Lee: 

-       Click this link and download the first chapter of Saved By the Mouth for free! https://katieleedds.com/saved-by-the-mouth

-       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds/

-       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katieleedds

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