The Oral Microbiome, Hormones & How Your Mouth Predicts Fertility, Autoimmunity & Gut Health with Dr. Leedia Riman

What if bleeding gums, mouth breathing, or frequent cavities weren’t just “dental issues”—but early warning signs of hormone imbalance, chronic inflammation, and gut dysfunction?
In this eye-opening episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid Titgemeier sits down with Dr. Leedia Riman, a biological and integrative dentist trained at UCLA, to uncover the powerful (and often ignored) connection between women’s hormones, the oral microbiome, gut health, and whole-body inflammation. From fertility and pregnancy to perimenopause and menopause, this conversation will completely change the way you think about oral health.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why oral inflammation can impact fertility, pregnancy, and hormone health
How the oral microbiome mirrors the gut microbiome
Why women experience more dental issues during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause
The connection between mouth breathing, airway health, cognition, and behavior in children
Why cavities, gum recession, and dry mouth are not just signs of aging
How nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and inflammation show up in the mouth
Simple daily habits that support oral health, gut health, and anti-inflammatory balance
Timestamps:
00:02 – Meet Dr. Leedia Riman + why oral health matters for women
01:06 – Gingivitis, fertility, miscarriage & oral inflammation
02:28 – Leaky gums = leaky gut
04:25 – Oral microbiome vs. gut microbiome
05:40 – Oral bacteria linked to colon cancer
07:38 – Passing the microbiome from mother to child
09:10 – Childhood cavities, nutrition & snacking frequency
11:29 – Airway health, mouth breathing & kids’ development
16:36 – Cognition, ADHD, and breathing before medication
21:33 – Hormones, estrogen & oral health in women
28:22 – Perimenopause, menopause & dry mouth
32:42 – Gum recession, pregnancy & postpartum changes
40:00 – How to support gum health naturally
48:40 – Ozone therapy explained
54:01 – Mouth taping, tongue scraping & oil pulling
01:07:34 – Where to find Dr. Leedia Riman
Resources & Links:
This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to understand how hormones, inflammation, nutrition, and oral health are deeply connected—and how small, consistent changes can protect your health for decades to come.
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
+ Dr. Leedia Substack
+ Dr. Leedia Kids Course