By Dr Rachel Hall | Evolve Dental Healing | June 2025
Most people think gum disease is just a dental issue. But what if I told you that inflammation in your mouth could be silently damaging your heart, brain, and entire body?
A groundbreaking 11-year Finnish study has confirmed what biological dentists have known for years: oral health is deeply connected to your overall health. At Evolve Dental Healing, we believe it’s time to rethink how we care for our mouths — because your health truly starts here.
When gum disease is left untreated, harmful bacteria in your mouth can enter the bloodstream. These microbes release toxins and inflammatory molecules that affect organs throughout your body.
The study showed that people with gum disease and poor diets had 2.4 times higher levels of CRP — a key marker of inflammation — compared to those with healthy gums and nutritious diets.
What this means:Chronic gum inflammation has been linked to:
Your daily choices can either fuel or fight inflammation. Common culprits include:
At Evolve Dental Healing in Kenmore, we approach dentistry differently. Led by Dr Rachel Hall, we offer holistic, biological dentistry focused on prevention, detoxification, and whole-body wellness.
Here’s what we recommend for healing from the inside out:
Gum disease affects 1 in 2 adults, and many don’t even know they have it. But with the right support and lifestyle changes, it’s highly preventable — and even reversible in early stages.
Taking care of your mouth helps protect your heart, brain, and immune system for years to come.
“When you heal the mouth, you begin to heal the body.”— Dr Rachel Hall, Biological Dentist, Evolve Dental Healing
Your oral health is the gateway to your overall health. At Evolve Dental, we’re here to empower you with science-backed, compassionate care that treats the root cause — not just the symptoms.
Want to take control of your oral and systemic health?
Let’s work together for your healthiest future.
Rachel is the founder and principal dentist at Evolve Dental Healing with over 30 years experience, practising holistically since 2001. Not your typical dentist, Rachel is a passionate opinion leader, challenging convention to empower people to make better dental and health choices, helping thousands to have healthy natural smiles. A respected writer and presenter on holistic dentistry, health and wellness it is Rachel’s mission to revolutionise the way people look at their dental health.
