The Leaky Gums Epidemic: How Oral Pathogens Drive Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease

Dr. Deep chats with functional dentist Ilon Choai, known to his followers as Gator, about the gap between oral health and systemic medicine.

Ilon explains why the traditional “drill, bill, and fill” model is failing patients and how the mouth serves as the true start of gut health. They explore the “leaky gums” theory and the dangerous translocation of pathogens like P. gingivalis from the mouth to the brain and heart. Plus, they dive into whether your oral health can predict Alzheimer’s, heart disease, or colorectal cancer.

About Our Guest: Dr. Ilon Choai is a dentist, educator, and founder of NOBS toothpaste. His clinical and research interests center on the oral–systemic axis: how breathing, metabolism, and the oral microbiome shape long-term health far beyond the teeth.