What Your Body Might Be Missing (And Why It Matters)

If you're dealing with cavities, gum disease, fatigue, or chronic illness—your body is trying to tell you something.

Most health problems don’t just happen. They develop when something essential goes missing - sometimes for years before symptoms appear.

• A persistent cavity or bleeding gums may not just be about brushing and flossing. It could be a sign you're missing a key nutrient (like vitamin D, vitamin C, or magnesium) or something your body relies on each day to stay healthy—like good sleep, steady blood sugar, real food, regular movement, or time to recover from stress.

• These pillars don’t just affect your energy and long-term health. They directly influence your mouth, your gums, oral tissues, and microbiome rely on them every day.

• And for some people, what’s missing is connection: to nature, to purpose, or to a healthcare approach that sees the full picture.

Your body is wise. Symptoms are not the problem—they're the signals.

The real question isn’t just, “What’s wrong?” 

It’s: “What am I missing that my body needs to heal?”

What You Might Be Missing:

• Nutrients: Vitamins A, D, K2, magnesium, essential fatty acids, or antioxidants that support immune function and tissue repair 

• Restorative sleep: Your mouth and your microbiome regenerate while you sleep • Anti-inflammatory foods: Food is medicine for the gums, the brain, and beyond 

• Stress recovery: Chronic stress raises cortisol, which weakens your immune system and contributes to gum disease and systemic inflammation 

• Movement: Exercise improves circulation, insulin sensitivity, and supports detox pathways 

• Microbiome balance: The right bacteria in your mouth (and gut) are essential for both oral and whole-body health

Here’s the good news:

When we identify what’s missing and restore it, the body often responds quickly and powerfully.

That’s what my integrative dental consultations and salivary diagnostic testing are all about—finding the missing pieces and building a plan that supports your unique biology.

Feeling like something’s off, but not sure what? Let’s look deeper together.

My integrative dental consultations and salivary testing uncover what your body may be missing and how your mouth is connected to your overall health. Schedule a visit today and take the next step toward restoring balance and lasting wellness.

Be Well,

Christina Kraft DMD

DipACLM, NBC-HWC