95. Is Your Child's Gut Wrecking Their Teeth, Immunity, and Brain, with Dr. Elisa Song

If you've ever done everything "right" for your kids, clean eating, good hygiene, regular checkups, and still watched them struggle with cavities, ear infections, big tonsils, or just getting sick over and over again, this conversation is going to stop you in your tracks. Because the answer isn't in the toothbrush. It isn't in the antibiotic. It starts in the gut, and it shows up everywhere. Recurring Cavities Aren’t Always a Brushing Problem 🦷🌱 Find out why your child’s body may be stuck in survival mode, and how that can affect their teeth A 12-week Cavity-Free Kids Protocol built around root causes, not just more brushing Mineral and saliva testing to see what’s really going on for your child Real nutrition, mineral support, and simple recipes the whole family can enjoy Gentle nervous system practices to help your household shift into healing mode Monthly live Q&A calls with me, plus weekly coaching with Kelly so you’re never doing this alone 👉 Click here to get the details: brightstartsmiles.org The only pediatric doctor formulated probiotic and supplement for kids: microbiome-magic The test for your child's microbiome: https://www.tinyhealth.com/ What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why tooth decay in children is not a hygiene problem but a sign that the immune system and microbiome are out of balance, and what to do about it. How the oral microbiome and gut microbiome are in constant conversation, and why disrupting one affects the other, and ultimately the whole child. What early warning signs like mouth breathing, enlarged tonsils, frequent ear infections, and bad breath are actually telling you about your child's gut health. Which foundational lab tests Dr. Song recommends for children and teenagers, including why fasting insulin and cholesterol are two markers most pediatricians aren't checking but probably should be. The three microbiome champion food categories most kids are missing, and the key nutrients almost every child needs more of, even the healthy eaters. About Dr. Elisa Song: Dr. Elisa Song is a Stanford, NYU, and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and the founder of Healthy Kids Happy Kids. She is the author of the Healthy Kids Happy Kids book and the creator of a clinically backed pediatric supplement line designed to fill both the nutritional and microbiome gaps in children's diets. She is also the Chief Medical Officer for Tiny Health, a microbiome testing company with age-appropriate reference ranges for babies and children. Dr. Song has spent over two decades helping families prevent and reverse chronic childhood illness by getting to the root. Subscribe and Leave a Review: If this episode spoke to something you've been carrying as a parent, please share it with a mom who needs to hear it, and if you haven't already, subscribe and leave a review so more families can find this conversation. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.