This week we are joined by Integrative Endodontist, Dr. Valerie Kanter. In this episode Chervin and Valerie explore the myriad of false notions we've been trained to default to when it comes to oral health. Valerie opens us up to an entirely new world of oral care that considers the microbiome of the mouth to be one of the fundamental aspects of our overall physiology and wellbeing. She takes a pragmatic position on cosmetic dentistry and offers up some sage wisdom around not taking any permanent measures with regard to removing teeth or killing nerves before being absolutely certain that there is no potential for regeneration. Valerie also supports holistic parents with some great tips for helping your young one's practice proper oral hygiene, and the importance of making it fun. Chervin and Valerie also discuss the benefits of practices like tongue scraping, ozone therapy, using the right kind of water, and the truth about fluoride. Let us know what resonates with you in the comments. === 0:00 Intro 1:43 A New Wave of Dentistry 14:31 Standard vs. Holistic Dentistry 20:27 How to Approach Cosmetic Dentistry 29:11 Braces and Invisalign 31:29 Palette Expansion 32:44 Root Canals 47:19 Children’s Dentistry 52:41 Ozone 54:48 Tongue Scraping and Oil Pulling 57:57 Exotic Oral Care 1:00:05 Fluoride 1:03:05 Oxygen 1:04:23 Water in the Home 1:05:42 Conclusion === Dr. Valerie Kanter is a third-generation dentist, Board Certified Endodontist, Naturopath, and UCLA professor who transformed herself and her practice in 2016 after a spiritual awakening. Through heart-centered listening to herself, her patients, and the universe, she became a bio-dentist and initiated a revolutionary approach to Dentistry which she calls Integrative & Regenerative Endodontics. She uses light and sound energy, oxygen/ozone therapy, PEMF, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Nutrition, and much more to maximize healing potential. She is practicing in Los Angeles and is opening a second location in Orange County, CA. In 2019, Dr. Kanter founded the ComprEndo Academy, where she educated other practitioners who are searching for a more holistic and sustainable approach to patient care. =- Follow Dr. Val Kanter -= Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvalkanter/ Dental Website: https://i-endo.com === Connect with WaketheFakeUp: Instagram: https://instagram.com/wakethefakeup_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website: https://www.wakethefakeup.com Newsletter: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com/join Chervin Jafarieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chervin333/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chervin333?_t=8ZlZ7FZWhvW&_r=1 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chervin-jafarieh-907807205 Website: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com Newsletter: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com/join