What if some of the "superfoods" you've been told to eat more of - spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, beets, and more - actually steal minerals from your teeth and bones?

In this latest episode of Your Mouth Matters, Dr. Rebecca Taylor sits down with Sally K. Norton, Ivy League nutritionist and author of Toxic Superfoods, to talk about one of the most overlooked contributors to chronic health issues: oxalates. These naturally occurring compounds can quietly accumulate in your body over years, contributing to everything from dental cavities and gum disease to joint pain, fatigue, and vision problems.

Sally shares her own journey from debilitating chronic illness to healing, which started by simply removing certain foods from her plate. As it turns out, trying to eat what she had understood as "healthy" turned out to be the worst mistake of her life.

For dentists and patients alike, this conversation connects dots that conventional medicine has missed. Oxalates can interfere with calcium balance, contribute to faster tartar buildup, weaken enamel, and make you more vulnerable to oral infections. If you've ever wondered why your clean diet isn't translating to better dental health - or why certain "good" foods seem to trigger strange symptoms in you - you will want to sit in on this conversation!

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Sally K. Norton's book Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better is available everywhere books are sold. The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion.

Sally’s latest project, the long awaited cookbook Sally’s Recipe Collection is filled with amazing recipes. It can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com.

For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book (on Instagram), @BeFreeToThrive (on Facebook), and @BetterLowOx (on X)

Three out of four kids today will need orthodontic intervention. The "why" might surprise you: They're not chewing enough.

In our modern world of soft, processed foods, children are missing out on the jaw development that comes naturally from chewing - and the consequences go far beyond crooked teeth.

In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Taylor sits down with Dr. Mary Bourke, chiropractor, educator, and CEO of Myo Munchee, to explore why chewing is one of the most critical developmental movements for growing children. From preventing ear infections and supporting proper facial growth to establishing healthy sleep patterns and even preventing behavioral issues, the simple act of chewing plays a surprisingly profound role in whole-body health.

Dr. Bourke shares how her dentist father developed Myo Munchee in the 1960s after noticing a stark difference between ancestral jaw health and what he was seeing in his practice - a difference that appeared to come down to diet and the chewing demands of what people ate. You'll learn about the essential "chew, swallow, breathe" coordination that should be in place by age two, why tummy time matters for jaw development, how early intervention can prevent a cascade of issues that often don't show up until adulthood, and much more.

This conversation is packed with practical insights about developmental milestones that most pediatricians never mention!

For more information about Myo Munchee: https://myomunchee.com/
For more information about Green City Dental: https://greencitydental.com
For more information about O2dontics: https://o2dontics.com

Dental implants are often thought of as a simple fix for missing teeth - but not all implants or techniques are created equal. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Taylor sits down with Green City Dental's Dr. Isabel Perez and Dr. Xavi Oliva, co-founder of CeraRoot to discuss how biological dentistry is rethinking the entire process - from the materials used to the way your body’s own healing potential is supported.

You’ll learn what makes zirconia implants different from traditional titanium ones, and why biocompatibility, infection control, and whole-body health all play a role in long-term success. The doctors explain how advanced tools like lasers, ozone therapy, and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) create a cleaner, safer foundation for healing, while diet, stress, and gut health can make or break your recovery.

Whether you’ve been told you need an implant or you’re just curious about holistic options, this conversation shines a light on what truly sets biological dentistry apart.

For more about CeraRoot: https://www.cerarootclinic.com
For more about Green City Dental: https://greencitydental.com
For more about O2dontics: https://o2dontics.com