The Wisdom of Teeth: Dentosophy – A Gateway to Health: From Oral Balance to Total Balance

by Michel Montaud

What if our teeth are a reflection of who we are? What if dental problems such as toothache, decay and malpositioning illustrate the deep functioning of our true self? What if, by harmonizing our mouths, we could allay many of our physical and mental ills?After years of dental practice, Michel Montaud made a breakthrough that would change his life and work completely. Without being fully conscious of what he was doing, he engaged in a dental therapy which would prove to be remarkably effective, going beyond the simple framework of mouth and teeth to extend to the human being as a whole. This guided self-therapy, which he refers to as Dentosophy, is a true alternative to the drastic measures of extraction, surgery and orthodontics. From personal experience, the author states that this approach can even remedy ailments such as chronic rhinitis and otitis, eczema, allergies, asthma, back problems and sleep disorders.Montaud describes his personal journey of discovery, initially to help his suffering son. Now, after decades of experience and numerous eloquent clinical results, he demonstrates that this human-based approach to our mouth and teeth can stimulate, at any age, the extraordinary healing potential of our bodies. With case studies and supporting photographic evidence, he shows that Dentosophy improves the general health of patients, both physical and mental. This illustrated and accessible book offers an exciting new perspective on our teeth and their innate wisdom.

142 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2020

Reviews

[jesse · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you ever heard of "mewing" then this would be the complimentary "dentosophy" to this. Contrary to popular belief Dr. Mew didn't invent mewing, he just made it go viral on social media. Particularly among the incel-community who hailed him a hero, to transform from nerd to jock, so to speak.

Here a before/after of one of Mew's patients. A kid who had a healthy developed face before allergies struck when getting a pet and he switched from nose to mouth breathing:



Regardless, it started the conversation on how oral health impacts a number of issues from migraines, sleep apnea, cavities, anxiety, depression, scoliosis, back pain, asthma etc. To be clear, the author Michel Montaud points out how there's a distinct connection between physical and mental wellbeing. Taking care of your mouth starts with correct swallowing, chewing patterns and correct tongue posture when resting. I was shocked, though I shouldn't have been... when I realized in 2019 how doing any of these wrongly means you have so many health issues. The obvious indicators being, having cavities, sensitive teeth, nightmares, dry mouth, snoring, going to the bathroom during the night, crooked teeth, a receding chin etc.

The tool that's endorsed by Montaud, is the so-called applicator to straighten teeth and widen narrow palates. Since my Everand subscription ran out, I've only partly read the book, but obviously putting something in your mouth daily, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best is only part of the journey. It goes hand in hand with correct breathing patterns (from the belly), myofunctional training, that is, exercises that tone tongue, cheeks etc. so you know how to properly swallow and chew. Check out Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art for a more engaging read.

It's a really interesting topic, since it shapes so much of our health but still, a lot of people have never heard of it tragically. You'll never get this type of advice from a traditional dentist. At the end of the day, dentistry is a business like any other and money reigns.

[Teemo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new perspective on dentistry, encouraging readers to reconsider the relationship between oral health and the body as a whole.