In dentistry, insults to the microbiome are numerous.  Amalgam fillings have a terrible effect on gut flora, as do root canals, missing teeth (cavitations), and gum disease.  The consequences of an imbalanced gut can be dire and can range from depression, poor digestion, and fatigue, to autoimmunity and more.

On your health journey, it is critical to start by eliminating the harmful sources which include unhealthy dental conditions, a poor diet, and a compromised airway.  After the sources are corrected, the repair work can begin.

Diversity (number of strains) of the gut microbiome has a dramatic influence on health and longevity.  Studies show those who live the longest and healthiest lives have higher diversity than those with shorter lifespans.  This is yet another way in which bad dentistry can harm the quality of our lives.

In addition to toxic dentistry, herbicides in our food like "Round-Up" (glyphosate), prescription or agricultural antibiotics, and an inflammatory diet are other common causes of gut dysbiosis and "leaky-gut."

Nighttime breathing quality is yet another very important component of a healthy gut because a constricted airway leads to nervous system imbalance (sympathetic dominance) which creates a cascading chain reaction of dysfunction, one of which is low stomach acid levels.  Low stomach acid often can be felt as "acid reflux."  It reduces the stomach's ability to break down proteins.  Unbroken protein chains then enter the small intestine, causing inflammation, a breakdown in the mucosal layer, and leaky gut.  This then can result in autoimmunity!

To help fight this epidemic, probiotics have become common recommendations from functional medicine doctors and even alternative health news sources..  But most probiotics use standard strains or have flawed delivery systems making their benefit limited.  The Total Gut Restoration Program by Microbiome Labs addresses these issues and provides a revolutionary approach to restoring healthy gut function, diversity, and repairing leaky gut.  The TGR program is science-backed, and very effective.  Microbiome Labs is a research company built by devoted scientists.  Check out the great educational material they provide to the public.

The three fundamental parts of gut health include: the microbial population, physical structures, and regulatory immune function.  Like a tripod, a healthy gut needs all 3 of these.  For this reason, therapies that only address one of these do not typically provide total restoration of a dysfunctional GI tract.

TGR is a three-month program (and can optionally be extended to 6 months) designed to undo the years of damage to the delicate microbiome that is responsible for so much of who we are -- our immunity, our moods, our cravings, and even our intelligence!

TGR Protocol

The TGR protocol is designed to help undo gut damage in 3 steps:  first is the microbial population, then the physical structures of the gut, and lastly regulatory immune function. The program includes these three items:

Step 1. MegaSporeBiotic™️ -- this spore-based probiotic RECONDITIONS your gut and restores balance to your gut bacteria by increasing microbial diversity and maintaining key health-promoting gut bacteria, including species that can make vitamin K2 for you!

Step 2. MegaPre™️ -- this prebiotic REINFORCES the beneficial microbial changes created by MegaSporeBiotic️ to promote a strong and diverse microbiome.

Step 3. MegaMucosa™️ -- the third component is actually the first complete mucosal support supplement of its kind, formulated with key amino acids which help REBUILD a healthy mucosal barrier.

There are four variation of the kits that come in different combinations of powders or capsules.  Choose the combination you prefer.

For more information or to place your order through our discounted patient direct portal, contact us directly!  You can save 5% off retail pricing by using our discount code if you order online.  Our patients are eligible for a 10% in-office discount off the retail cost as long as we have the kits in stock.

Additional Support

Microbiomelabs also has other supplements I use and recommend such as:

Myomax -- Vitamin K₂

MegaMarine -- Omega 3

PyloGuard -- keeping H. pylori in check

HU58 -- a single spore, mild "baby" version of the MegaSporeBiotic

RestorFlora -- a 3-strain, medium-strength, option that is milder than MegaSporeBiotic

and many more.

TGR and Dentistry

Sometimes the intestinal lining can be so damaged that one cannot tolerate supplements or cannot absorb needed nutrients.  In this case, the TGR can help kick-start the healing process, slowly restoring your ability to use supplements. The TGR is also one of the most effective ways to restore gut balance after removing toxic dental work (amalgams, root canals). And lastly, you may consider a TGR protocol to begin your healing journey and then repeat the protocol for another 3 months to enhance gut balance even more after dentistry is completed.