Infections can exist under the teeth and may be undetectable on X-rays, especially in root canal treated teeth. Toxins leak out from infections and inhibit the normal functions of the immune system, leading to disease.
When a tooth becomes infected or diseased, the organ on the same acupuncture meridian (see the above picture and below chart) also become unhealthy. The opposite is also true: dysfunction in a specific organ could lead to a problem in the corresponding tooth.
Keeping up with dental cleanings and avoiding root canals (we suggest its best to pull the infected tooth entirely to fully eliminate the infection from the body) is a way to keep the body healthy!