The Root of the Matter
Welcome to the world of biologic dentistry! Meet your host, Dr. Rachaele Carver, who presents a comprehensive overview of biologic dentistry and interviews amazing holistic, functional medicine doctors and health practitioners. Dr. Rachaele Carver, D.M.D. is a Board-Certified, Biologic, Naturopathic Dentist & Certified Health Coach.
She owns and practices at Carver Family Dentistry in North Adams, Mass. She is on a mission to provide the best quality holistic dentistry available and educate the world about biologic dentistry.
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The Root of the Matter
Linking Medicine and Dentistry: Dr. Jessica Lee on ENT Innovations
What happens when dentistry meets ear, nose, and throat medicine? In this fascinating episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with Dr. Jessica Lee, a double board-certified ENT and lifestyle medicine physician, to explore how integrative, cross-disciplinary care is transforming patient outcomes.
From the connection between jaw development and airway health to the truth about tonsil stones, sinus surprises on dental CBCT scans, and how allergies really develop, Dr. Lee offers a rare blend of conventional expertise and holistic insight. Together, they uncover why medical–dental collaboration is crucial for tackling chronic issues, and how curiosity, open-mindedness, and personalized care can change the game.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why dentists and ENTs should be collaborating more closely
- How airway health, jaw growth, and tonsils are connected in kids and adults
- The hidden causes (and surprising fixes) for swollen tonsils and tonsil stones
- What your dental CBCT scan might reveal about sinus health
- How reflux, allergies, and the microbiome influence ENT conditions
- Why personalized, integrative medicine can succeed where a single approach fails
Episode Highlights:
- The “two toolboxes” approach: blending conventional and holistic medicine
- Maxillary deficiency, tongue posture, and their effect on breathing
- ENT tips for preventing allergy flare-ups and nasal congestion
- Surprising stories of patient intuition and detective-style diagnosis
- The importance of being your own healthcare advocate
🔗 Resources & Links:
- Connect with Dr. Jessica Lee: Instagram @entchat | Website
🎧 Listen now to discover how bridging the gap between medicine and dentistry can open new possibilities for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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