by Dr David Cowhig | Nov 17, 2021 | Holistic Dentistry, Immune System, Inflammation, Probiotics
We have all heard of the saying, “You are what you eat”. This saying has been adapted to the nutritional medicine philosophy of “You are what you absorb”. However, I want to take this one step further as it now becoming clear that “You are what you host!” Our body is...
by Dr David Cowhig | Oct 10, 2021 | Healthy, Holistic Dentistry, Oral Health
Is dark chocolate good for your teeth? Recent studies emerging from Japan, England, and the U.S. reached related conclusions that dark chocolate is beneficial at fighting cavities, plaque, and tooth decay in the mouth. Yes, you read that correctly – dark...
by Dr David Cowhig | Sep 20, 2021 | Bad Breath, Holistic Dentistry, Immune System, Inflammation, Mouth Breathing, Oil Pulling, Oral Health
Even though you can’t feel, see or taste them, it’s believed there are between 300 and 700 different microbial species living in your mouth. If your oral microbiome is out of balance, it can lead to various oral health conditions and is potentially harmful...
by Dr David Cowhig | Aug 24, 2021 | Healthy, Holistic Dentistry, Jaw Function, Oral Health, TMJ
You’ve heard a lot about how the way we sit, walk or sleep can be the cause of posture-related health problems, such as muscle pain, lacking energy, headaches or breathing difficulties. What may surprise you is that there is also a link between posture and oral...
by Dr David Cowhig | Aug 2, 2021 | Aesthetics, FITNESS, Holistic Dentistry, Immune System, Jaw Function, Metal Free Dentisty, Sleep, Smile
In these challenging times, you may wonder how to keep your health in the best condition. My goal is to provide you with a broad understanding of the connections between various aspects of health, in particular connections between oral health and all body systems. As...
by Dr David Cowhig | Jul 12, 2021 | Bad Breath, Holistic Dentistry, Jaw Function, Mouth Breathing, Oral Health, Sleep
It is no secret that breathing is one of the most vital processes of our body. We all know that our breathing system supplies oxygen to our organs. Through breathing, we get rid of waste products and toxins from the body. We are naturally designed to breathe through...
by Dr David Cowhig | Jun 16, 2021 | Aesthetics, Holistic Dentistry, Metal Free Dentisty, Root Canal, Zirconia Implant
A survey released by the American Dental Association found that 33% of responders avoided smiling due to dental issues. Indeed, our teeth have a great impact on our social behaviour and the way others perceive us, as well as how we eat, speak and our overall health....
by Dr David Cowhig | May 29, 2021 | Holistic Dentist, Holistic Dentistry, Immune System, Inflammation, Metal Free Dentisty, Oral Health, Root Canal
Over the years dental infections have been associated with numerous chronic and systemic health problems, like cancer, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia and cardiovascular disease. Many don’t realise that each of your teeth is alive, a living organism. If you...
by Dr David Cowhig | May 13, 2021 | Aesthetics, Healthy, Holistic Dentist, Holistic Dentistry, Inflammation, Metal Free Dentisty, Oral Health
While most people seek to improve their bodies with diet and exercise, there is another path to wellbeing that deserves more attention: one’s teeth. Good oral health is foundational to your immune system, energy and ultimately how you’ll age. In...