Getting Mouthy

Collagen is often associated with skin, but it plays a much larger role in the body, especially in oral health. As the most abundant protein in the body, collagen provides the structural support for connective tissues, including the gums, periodontal ligament, and bone. In this episode, we explore how collagen functions, why it declines, and how factors like inflammation, hormones, and nutrient st...

Gum recession is one of the most common concerns I hear from women, yet the explanation many people hear is simply: “You’re brushing too hard.” While brushing technique can contribute, it’s rarely the full story. Gum tissue is living tissue that responds to hormones, inflammation, collagen health, bite forces, airway patterns, and the overall physiology of the body. In this episode of Getting Mout...

In this episode of Getting Mouthy, I sit down with my longtime mentor and pioneer of biological dentistry, Dr. Gerry Curatola. We talk about why the mouth is never separate from the body, how chronic oral inflammation influences systemic disease, and why biological dentistry isn’t alternative…it’s simply a higher standard of care. Dr. Curatola shares insights on: → The true meaning of biological d...

Have you ever experienced bleeding gums, dry mouth, new cavities, or gum recession… and been told it was normal? In this episode, we’re talking about the piece almost no one is discussing. The direct relationship between hormones and oral health. Your gums, bone, and salivary glands are hormone-responsive tissue. Which means shifts in estrogen, cortisol, and thyroid hormone directly influence infl...

What if bleeding gums, dry mouth, and chronic inflammation weren’t isolated dental issues… but signals from the entire body? In this episode, Amber walks you through how she actually assesses someone’s oral health through a biological, whole-body lens. She explains why medications, mineral status, detoxification capacity, hormones, and the nervous system all directly influence how the mouth heals...

After talking about it for far too long, it’s finally happening. In this first episode of Getting Mouthy , Amber explains why this podcast exists, what sparked it, and what you can expect moving forward. This is where we have real conversations about oral health, overall health, and the things most providers never have time to explain. If you’ve ever felt like there’s more to the story...you’re in...

Getting Mouthy  is a podcast about the conversations dentistry never had with you. Hosted by Amber White, registered dental hygienist and integrative health practitioner, the show explores how the mouth connects to the rest of the body and what that means for your overall health. New episodes coming soon.