Have you ever felt like something was deeply wrong in your body, gone to doctor after doctor, and been told everything looks fine? That gap between "your labs are normal" and actually feeling well is exactly what this conversation is about.

Dr. Katie sits down with her best friend and fellow clinician, Dr. Vi Ho, a biological endodontist who spent eight years fighting a mystery illness before discovering that her breast implants were the culprit. What followed was a complete transformation, not just in her own health, but in the way she shows up for her patients every single day.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Breast implant illness is real, often undiagnosed, and can cause symptoms ranging from severe insomnia and chronic bloating to skin reactions and cognitive fog that no conventional test will catch.
• Being your own health advocate is not optional. When your doctors say you're fine and you know you're not, it is your responsibility to keep looking until you find someone who will actually listen.
• Biological endodontics goes far beyond the conventional root canal debate. Dr. Vi Ho uses ozone, laser therapy, and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) to reduce bacterial load, support healing, and, in some cases, help patients avoid a root canal entirely.
• The meridian system connects each tooth to specific organs and systems in the body, meaning that a tooth issue may not just be a tooth issue, and a provider who understands that connection can offer a whole different level of care.
• You cannot pour from an empty cup. Every practitioner in this conversation prioritizes their own wellness first, and that philosophy shapes every recommendation they make for their patients.

Key Insights:

Dr. Vi's story is a powerful reminder that the things society considers "normal" can still be quietly harming you. Breast implants are so widely accepted that almost no one thinks to question them, and yet for Dr. Vi, removing them resolved eight years of insomnia, chronic bloating, and systemic inflammation almost overnight. Her story is not an anomaly. It is a call to pay attention to what your body is actually telling you, even when everyone around you says you're fine.

In her practice, Dr. Vi has moved away from the conventional root canal model wherever possible. By combining ozone disinfection, laser therapy that penetrates areas standard tools cannot reach, and PRF drawn from the patient's own blood, she is giving teeth a real chance to heal. The goal is always to preserve the tooth and support the body through the process, not just complete a procedure.

Connect With Dr. Vi Ho: 📱 @drviho  🌐  cypressendo.com

Connect With Dr. Katie To:  🌐  thewellnessdentist.com 📱 @drkatieto 

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