What if the key to your heart, brain, gut, and immune system was hiding in your mouth?
Mouth Meets Body explores one of the most overlooked connections in modern healthcare: the powerful relationship between your oral health and your overall well-being. Hosted by Dr. Parminder Atwal and Dr. Deepa Assandas — leading experts in oral-systemic health and integrative dentistry, recognized by Incisal Edge Magazine among America’s 40 Under 40 most innovative dentists — each episode combines the latest scientific research with real, practical conversations you can actually use.
Discover how your mouth influences your:
🧠 Brain & nervous system
❤️ Heart & cardiovascular health
🦠 Gut microbiome & immune function
😴 Sleep, airway & breathing
⚡ Hormones, aging & longevity and MORE
From the oral microbiome, chronic inflammation, and TMJ to nutrition, dental materials, airway health, disease prevention, and emerging health technologies — we challenge conventional thinking and give you evidence-based insights to make smarter decisions about your health.
Dr. Atwal and Dr. Assandas are board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Sleep and Breathing. Dr. Assandas is also among a select group of dentists to complete a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine — bridging lifestyle medicine and oral healthcare through a rigorous, evidence-based lens.
Whether you’re looking to optimize your health, prevent disease, understand the science behind modern dentistry, or simply live longer and better — Mouth Meets Body will change the way you think about your mouth.
Because every healthy body starts with a healthy mouth.
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Disclaimer: The content on Mouth Meets Body, including all episodes, clips, and accompanying materials, is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The statements made by Dr. Assandas, Dr. Atwal, and any guests are opinions only and do not reflect universally accepted standards of care. Listening to this podcast does not create a doctor-patient relationship. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of any information shared — individual results vary. Always consult your own licensed physician, dentist, or qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, medications, or dental care. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice based on anything you hear on this podcast. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mouth Meets Body and its hosts assume no liability for any actions taken based on the information provided.
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Disclaimer: The content on Mouth Meets Body, including all episodes, clips, and accompanying materials, is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The statements made by the doctors, and any guests are opinions only and do not reflect universally accepted standards of care. Listening to this podcast does not create a doctor-patient relationship. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of any information shared — individual results vary. Always consult your own licensed physician, dentist, or qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, medications, or dental care. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice based on anything you hear on this podcast. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mouth Meets Body and its hosts assume no liability for any actions taken based on the information provided.