What constitutes a truly healthy mouth? It’s more than just white teeth. A balanced oral environment is vital for whole-body wellness. Here are ten hallmarks of a healthy mouth: 1. No jaw or tooth pain2. No bleeding gums3. No infected root canals4. No mercury...
This podcast episode features Andrew Whitfield-Cook (host of the Wellness by Designs podcast) interviewing Dr David Cowhig, a holistic dentist, about holistic wellness in dental care. Dr Cowhig explains how he became interested in holistic dentistry after early...
Nasal breathing is considered the optimal way to breathe for both overall health and oral health. Nasal breathing allows for proper filtration, humidification, and warming of the air before it enters the lungs, which helps to prevent infections, reduce...
Finding the best holistic dentist for your needs isn’t always straightforward, as the terminology used on their websites and advertising is often confusing. Therefore an essential step in finding a truly holistic dentist is to do your research beforehand by...
Mould can have a long-lasting negative effect on the whole body. The first signs are noticed in your sleep quality and congestion in the nasopharyngeal area. When you can not breathe through your nose easily at night, you are more prone to mouth breathing. The side...
Today I want to talk about a natural substance obtained from the patient’s blood, called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). It is full of growth factors that encourage fast regeneration of cells and bone and manage inflammation after oral surgery. Moreover, it is very...
Our grandmothers knew how to keep viruses and bacteria in check, starting with simple routines like gargling with cooled chamomile tea or flushing our nose, mouth and throat with salt water. The basic idea is to reduce the viral and bacterial count in the nose, mouth...
If your dentist does not have a hygienist working with them, I would suggest you find one that does. Dentistry has strived to be at the forefront of preventive medicine. The dental hygienist is University trained in maintaining the soft and hard tissues in your mouth....
If you are not happy about your smile, there are solutions to transform your smile with Aesthetic dentistry and the use of dental implants. But there are also other reasons your dentist would recommend a dental implant, like having a missing tooth, your denture...
