Could your child’s mouth be the real source of inflammation, eczema, sleep struggles, tummy pain, or low energy?
On today’s episode, Dr. Debbie Ozment, functional dentist and inflammation expert, reveals the hidden oral triggers driving chronic issues in kids and adults. Cavities, early gum disease, mouth breathing, and even “healthy” toothpaste can quietly inflame the entire body.
And here’s the part every eczema parent needs: Dr. Ozment gives us the exact, non-toxic oral care routine designed for extra-sensitive kiddos — and for us, too. These are gentle swaps that actually work and protect both the mouth and the skin microbiome.
If you’ve cleaned up diet and skin care but something still isn’t adding up, this episode connects a huge missing link, and it’s surprisingly simple to fix.
I’m Andra McHugh. Founder of Eczema Kids, podcaster and mom of four.
I help families reverse childhood eczema naturally by addressing what’s really causing it: gut dysfunction, immune overload, and toxic environmental exposures.
Curiosity led Dr. Debbie Ozment down a unique path as a dentist. A 1985 graduate of Oklahoma University College of Dentistry, her clinical practice took a dramatic turn as she observed her patients’ increasing list...