Hi, I am Dr David Cowhig, founder of Dental Wellness. Now, coming up the National Dental Health Week, in which the dental industry is focusing on the importance of flossing and brushing. But I want to really promote the Dental Wellness Week, which really shows that...
A root canal treatment is a procedure that has been around since the 1950s. However, recent research and practical experience have shown cases where endotoxins and pathogenic bacteria persisted after some root canal treatments. Today’s advanced Cone Beam 3D...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
