Heres the truth: signs of nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, gut issues, and even food sensitivities can show up in the mouth before they appear on labs—or before you notice symptoms anywhere else in the body. Today I sat down with doctor_staci, a functional dentist and expert in holistic oral health, to talk about why your mouth is a window into your overall wellness. She explains that signs like mouth ulcers, cracks in the corners of the lips, gum changes, and other oral symptoms can point to deeper issues like deficiencies in iron, zinc, B vitamins, vitamin C, or even gluten intolerance. Oral health is about so much more than cavities and clean teeth—it’s one of the body’s earliest ways of communicating that something deeper may be going on. 💬 Comment LISTEN and I’ll DM you the full episode! #OralHealth #FunctionalMedicine #NutrientDeficiency #BeingBrigidShow WomensHealt