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Dental Wellness Week #6 – Sleep
So we’ve gone through the F, I, T, N and E, and now we’re at the first S for sleep. One of the first questions I ask my patients is how well do you sleep? And often, in this stressful time, people are not sleeping well; they’re waking up a lot.
Sometimes they wake up and have to go to the bathroom more than once at night…
Dental Wellness Week #5 – Ear, Nose, Throat
The letter E refers to ENT, which is ear, nose, and throat. Now you may think that’s got nothing to do with dentistry, but it’s becoming one of the key factors in achieving optimal dental health by ensuring that somebody can breathe properly and breathe through their nose.
The effects of mouth breathing can have a…
Dental Wellness Week #4 – Nutrition
Although we know that brushing and flossing are necessary for our preventive dental care, it is not enough. The food you eat is vital in achieving excellent oral health and general health. Moreover, our teeth and gums need nutrient-rich foods to function well. In today’s video, I discuss the need for specific vitamins,
Dental Wellness Week #3 – Toxicity
Welcome to the Dental Wellness Week #3. This week’s topic is dedicated to ‘Toxicity’, which represents the letter T in the acronym FITNESS (Oral Fitness Program).
There would be a lot to say about toxicity, but because so many people have amalgam fillings…
Dental Wellness Week #2 – Inflammation and Infection
Let me talk about Inflammation. There is a big push at the moment about whole-body Inflammation and how it’s the key to chronic illness. Well, the mouth is one of the primary areas where things begin. So if you have gum disease or when you floss or brush your teeth…
Dental Wellness Week #1 – Function and Flora
It’s not just about brushing and flossing. I created a program that I basically use to treat nearly every patient who walks into the door, and I treated about 10000 over the last 14 years in Brisbane. And it’s called the Oral Fitness Plan. Now here, the word FITNESS serves as an acronym, and each letter represents
20 Questions to ask your Holistic Dentist
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 asking some crucial questions…
What is a Veneer? Is it a Healthy Choice?
According to a study, 28% of adults find their teeth unattractive and even hide their smile when taking pictures. Taking care of the issue is often a means of restoring a person’s self-esteem. The good news is that veneers, which are special extra-thin overlays applied on the teeth, offer solutions to restore a person’s smile without any trauma to …
Overactive Fight-or-Flight Response
According to a recent survey in the US, dentists have seen an apparent rise in stress-related oral health conditions during the pandemic.
In general, stress is perceived very differently from person to person. Not every trigger leads to the same reaction in everyone. However, the jaw and neck muscles are very susceptible to stress hormones…