Curious about the relationship between dentistry and overall health?Join hosts Jen and Dana as they welcome Dr. Roberta Garceau, a practicing dentist, certified yoga and Ayurveda instructor, and author of Bliss Not Burnout.Dr. Garceau shares her unique, integrated approach to health, which she calls Elemental Wellness. She discusses how she incorporates the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda—the "sister science to yoga"—into her dental practice to treat the whole person, not just their teeth and gums.Discover how the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space) influence our energy, and learn how this elemental perspective helps Dr. Garceau manage stress and any possible difficult interactions by practicing self-awareness and self-grounding first.Dr. Garceau also provides an expert's take on common dental topics, revealing the crucial connection between oral and systemic health. She covers:Why bleeding gums are never normal.The difference between holistic dentistry approaches.Why she supports root canals over extractions in most cases.Her FLOSS Diet secret (Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal, Sustainable).Tune in to learn practical, holistic self-care tools to bring your "best self" to every situation and use self-awareness as a "stop-loss" against burnout.Learn More about Dr. Garceau:Get her book, Bliss Not Burnout: https://a.co/d/1zcocQtDr. Garco’s Website: https://drrobertagarceau.com/ https://www.greatnewsmile.com/00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:39 Dr. Garzo's Holistic Approach to Dentistry09:03 Understanding Ayurveda and Elemental Wellness15:17 Self-Care and Awareness18:31 Holistic Dental Practices and Microbiome22:27 Root Canals Explained25:23 Understanding Tooth Decay and Trauma26:06 Root Canal Procedure Explained27:50 Importance of Gum Health29:48 Holistic Approach to Dental Health32:39 Impact of Oral Health on Overall Wellness37:21 Holistic Dentistry and Airway Health42:38 General Dental Advice and Final Thoughts