Digital Social Hour: Are Your Teeth Blocking Healing?

Dr. Ben & Dr. Shawn Javid Explain Meridians | DSH #1806

Host: Sean Kelly
Guests: Dr. Ben & Dr. Shawn Javid (Smile Body)
Release Date: February 3, 2026

Overview

In this episode, host Sean Kelly is joined by Dr. Ben and Dr. Shawn Javid from Smile Body to explore the concept of biological dentistry and its relationship with whole body health, particularly the theory that dental issues (including materials, procedures, and hidden infections in the mouth) can block the body's natural healing processes via disruption of energetic "meridian" pathways. The discussion digs deep into the philosophy, controversies, and practical aspects of biodentistry, covering how dental health influences— and sometimes impedes— systemic healing.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. What is Biological Dentistry? (00:10, 01:15, 13:07)

• Definition & Philosophy:
  Biological dentists approach oral care by considering the biocompatibility of materials and the systemic effects of dental health. They work as "healers" looking for underlying toxicity or infection, avoiding metals, and using materials that integrate safely with the body.

  • “We make sure the materials that go in there, there’s no metals, everything’s metal free, biocompatible with your body. It’s not blocking meridians so your body can function properly.” — Dr. Shawn (00:10)

• Dental/Medical Silo Problem:
  Traditional dentistry often ignores the connection between dental work and systemic health, treating the mouth as isolated from the rest of the body.

  • “They treat [it] like you’re changing a wheel in a car… but it is so connected in so many ways, not just blood, lymph, nerve, but…” — Dr. Ben (00:41, 13:14)

2. The Smile Body Clinic – Integrative Model (01:15–02:11)

• Unique Facility:
  Smile Body combines functional medicine, biological dentistry, and biohacking tools (e.g., hyperbarics, red light, IV therapies) in one location, fostering collaboration between dentists and medical doctors.
  • “There’s never been a facility [with] functional medicine, biological dentist and biohacking equipment all in one facility.” — Dr. Shawn (01:52)
  • Collaboration is key: working with functional medicine providers to address root causes of health issues, rather than symptoms. (02:11)

3. Root Canals: Risks & Systemic Impact (03:14–04:56)

• Short-term vs. Long-term:
  Root canals can offer temporary relief, but are seen as problematic long term due to hidden infections, microtoxin release, and meridian blockage.
  • “Long term, there’s a lot of issues. Not only blocks meridians … but it’s releasing microtoxins because it’s a dead organ sitting in the jaw… Your immune system cannot regulate it anymore.” — Dr. Shawn (03:24)
• Detection Tools:
  Use of cone beam CT scans to identify hidden dental infections that often exist without pain yet contribute to health issues.
  • “On a cone beam CT scan we can find it … people walking around with sinus infections, root canal infections and they have no idea.” — Dr. Shawn (04:38)

4. Cavitations vs. Cavities – A Critical Distinction (06:59–08:41)

• Cavities:
  Bacterial/acidity-induced holes in the tooth itself.
• Cavitations:
  Areas in the jawbone (often after extractions) where blood supply is poor and fatty, toxic tissue accumulates, potentially housing mold, bacteria, viruses, and metals.
  • “A cavitation is an area in the jawbone, not the tooth… empty space… doesn’t have proper vascularity and blood supply… Instead, there’s fatty tissue and toxicities.” — Dr. Ben (06:59)
• Systemic Effects of Untreated Cavitations:
  Chronic health issues, inflammatory markers, and various pain syndromes can be linked back to oral cavitations.
  • “Once we find [cavitations], we go in there, we clean it out the proper way… Doctor, I feel so much better. My eczema is gone. My brain…” — Dr. Shawn (07:48)

5. Wisdom Teeth, Extractions, and Protocols (08:55–10:09)

• Overdone Extractions:
  Many extractions may be unnecessary if not causing problems.
• Proper Protocols:
  If extractions are needed, following structured protocols to prevent cavitations is critical.
  • “But if you have to take it out… There’s a very strict protocol. We have to make sure these cavitations do not form…” — Dr. Ben (08:55)

6. Meridians and the Teeth–Organ Connection (10:09–11:59)

• Acupuncture Theory Meets Dentistry:
  Teeth are said to be aligned with meridian energy lines connecting to organs. Hidden infections or metal fillings can block these, leading to systemic dysfunction (e.g., heart palpitations resolving after addressing oral infection).
  • “These teeth are aligned with these meridian lines… Root canals are blocking those energy lines. Metals, even metal implants, block energy lines and cause dysfunction.” — Dr. Ben (10:25)
  • “Teeth are organs… connected to other organs in the body via these electrical channels.” — Dr. Shawn (11:10)
  • Memorable Case: “She was in tears with her husband saying that my heart palpitations are gone.” — Dr. Ben (11:49)

7. Material Safety: Mercury, Plastics, and Removal Protocols (16:21–18:23)

• Plastics in Fillings:
  White (composite) fillings often contain plastics that can release BPA and microplastics.
  • “Almost all of them have plastics inside that are releasing BPA every time you chew.” — Dr. Ben (16:29)
• Mercury Amalgams:
  Highly toxic if not removed properly; removal must be carefully managed to avoid acute exposure.
  • “Don’t take [mercury fillings] out… it’s critical the way it’s taken out… when you drill on it, it releases 3,000 microns of odorless, tasteless [mercury] … and it gets absorbed.” — Dr. Shawn (17:45, 18:16)

8. Oral Hygiene, Microbiome, and Bad Breath (19:08–21:34)

• Misconceptions:
  Bad breath is not always about hygiene; it often reflects gut and oral microbiome imbalances.
  • “It could be a gut imbalance… [focus on] what you are putting in your body, because that’s going to balance your gut microbiome, your oral microbiome.” — Dr. Ben (19:37)
• Mouthwash Warning:
  Over-the-counter mouthwashes kill good bacteria, disturb microbiome balance, and are discouraged.
  • “Do not use over the counter mouthwash. It kills the good bacteria in your mouth, which throws off the microbiome…” — Dr. Shawn (20:11)
• Preferred Practices:
  Advocating natural strategies like oil pulling, careful diet, and avoiding toxic dentifrices.

9. Smile Body Patient Approach & Broader Treatments (21:34–23:55)

• Holistic Intake:
  Focuses comprehensive patient time on whole health (nutrition, scans, gut health), not just teeth.
  • “We spend majority of the time not even looking at the teeth… it’s what’s happening here. One is a reflection of what’s going on everywhere.” — Dr. Ben (20:39)
• IV Therapy & Biohacking:
  Use of IVs (ozone, vitamin C, Myers cocktail), light therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen to support immune system especially before/after surgeries.
  • “We want to optimize their body with different kind of IVs to boost your immune system and get the inflammation down and clean up some of the infections.” — Dr. Shawn (22:45)

10. Education, Standards & the State of Biological Dentistry (13:38–14:56)

• Professional Training:
  No formal college degree; requires post-dental school specialized education—often lacking universal standards.
  • “You have to go and learn—just like functional medicine—you have to go learn biodentistry…” — Dr. Shawn (13:40)
• Call for Standardization:
  Existing groups (IABDM, IAOMT) exist, but certification and consistency vary; Smile Body working toward setting higher standards.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Root Cause Healing

• "Dermatologists should be working with the biological dentist because we can help them achieve their goals... Instead of just treating symptoms, we want to treat root cause." — Dr. Ben (00:00)

On Hidden Dental Infections

• "On a cone beam CT scan we can find it and that's what we're talking about. We see a lot of hidden infections with these root canals that cause issues." — Dr. Shawn (04:38)

On Teeth as Living Organs

• "Teeth are organs. If you do ChatGPT right now and say what is a tooth? It says tooth is an organ." — Dr. Shawn (11:10)

On Filling Removal Safety

• "Don't take [mercury fillings] out... it's critical the way it's taken out... when you drill on it, it releases 3,000 microns of odorless, tasteless [mercury]... and it gets absorbed. ...Guess where it goes? Thyroid, pituitary gland... and the brain." — Dr. Shawn (17:45, 18:16)

On Medical Siloes

• "This medical system treats people in silos... This has to change. … The mouth is a big part of body health." — Dr. Ben (11:59)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:10 – Intro to biological dentistry and root cause medicine
• 01:15–02:11 – Description of the Smile Body facility and collaborative approach
• 03:14–04:56 – Root canal risks and hidden infections
• 06:59–08:41 – Cavitations vs. cavities explained; systemic consequences
• 10:25–11:59 – Teeth/meridian connection; heart palpitations case
• 13:38–14:56 – Biodentistry training, lack of standards, and efforts toward education
• 16:29–18:23 – Dangers of plastics/mercury in fillings and safe removal
• 19:08–21:34 – Oral hygiene, bad breath, and microbiome
• 21:34–23:55 – Smile Body's patient workup, IV therapy, and biohacking tools
• 22:45–23:19 – Use of IVs, photobiomodulation, hyperbarics for healing support
• Final minutes – Resources and advice for those interested in biological dentistry

Conclusion

Dr. Ben and Dr. Shawn Javid passionately advocate for a paradigm shift in dentistry, urging recognition of the mouth-body connection and the adoption of safe, biocompatible materials and integrative protocols. They stress the importance of thorough diagnosis (including advanced imaging), caution against routine root canals and unsafe amalgam removal, and argue for holistic collaboration between medical and dental professionals to address chronic health issues at their root.

Their integrative Smile Body facility stands as an example of the future they envision for dental and medical care—a future where collaboration, whole-person focus, and patient education drive healing and prevent systemic illness.