179: Homeopathy Health with Atiq Ahmad Bhatti & Naila Cheema - Episode 179179: Homeopathy Health with Atiq Ahmad Bhatti & Naila Cheema - Episode 179
UK Health Radio Podcast
A dental surgeon and homeopath shares how she uses remedies alongside conventional treatments to support gum health, extractions, root canals and dental anxiety. The conversation highlights real cases, practical applications and the emotional side of sitting in the dental chair.
48:40•17 Sept 2026
Smiles, Nerves and Remedies: Homeopathy Meets Dentistry
Episode Overview
- Homeopathy can be used alongside standard dental treatments, especially for acute pain, swelling and post-procedure healing.
- Personal clinical cases, such as rapid improvement of severe gum infection with Merc Sol, shifted Samantha from scepticism to long-term commitment to homeopathy.
- Remedies like Arnica, Traumiel, Emerald and tissue salts are used to ease extractions, support bone and gum health, and help patients emotionally "let go" of a tooth.
- Dental anxiety can be eased with remedies such as Aconite and Gelsemium, as well as Rescue Remedy, helping patients feel calmer and more in control.
- Many patients actively choose dentists who understand homeopathy, valuing being listened to and having their healthcare choices respected.
“Lots of patients seek me out because I offer homeopathy alongside dental care. My practice of homeopathy is restricted by my dental registration… however, this still gives me a huge scope as the mouth is a window onto the health of the rest of the body.”
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of how homeopathy and dentistry can sit side by side. This episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast features dental surgeon and homeopath Dr Samantha Jugdev chatting with hosts Atiq Ahmad Bhatti and Naila Cheema about making dental care more compassionate, holistic and less frightening. The conversation starts with Samantha’s journey from sceptic to committed homeopath.
She describes treating an army patient with severe gum infection using Merc Sol instead of antibiotics and recalls thinking, “I’ve only been doing this for three months and it gives this result.” From that point, her curiosity turned into long-term study and teaching.
You’ll hear how she now uses remedies in everyday dental practice: Traumiel and Arnica to ease pain and speed healing after extractions, Emerald to help patients "let go" of a tooth, and tissue salts such as Calc Fluor and Calc Phos to support bone and gum health, especially during orthodontic treatment. She also talks about helping anxious patients with Aconite, Gelsemium and Rescue Remedy, and even keeping Rescue Remedy pastilles at reception for nervous visitors.
Samantha emphasises that she still does conventional dentistry—root canals, hygiene treatments, fillings—but homeopathy runs alongside, especially for acute issues and emotional support. She shares how many patients seek her out because she understands their choice to use homeopathy and works alongside their homeopaths rather than dismissing them. Stylistically, the episode feels like a relaxed chat among colleagues and friends, full of humour, clinical anecdotes and practical tips that make dental care sound a bit less intimidating.
It’s especially suited to people curious about complementary medicine, patients nervous about the dentist, and practitioners interested in integrating gentle approaches into everyday healthcare. So, if you’ve ever wished your dentist cared about your nerves as much as your teeth, this conversation might be just what you’re looking for.
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