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Oral FITNESS Bootcamp E for ENT
The importance of breathing through your nose can not be underestimated from birth and throughout your life. Early consequences of enlarged tonsils and adenoids lead to a mouth breathing habit especially at night to simply survive. As a result, there is a heightened allergy response and often dark circles under your eyes. The jaws and smile development is impaired leading to the need for braces.
Oral FITNESS Bootcamp – Episode 4
During this wellness crisis, it is easy to let your diet slip into convenience food as we are all pretty stressed. I have spoken in the past about the importance of vitamins and minerals at this time. Immune-boosting Vitamin C, A, D3, K2, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc and Iodine all need to be optimal but it gets overwhelming when trying to take multiple supplements.
Oral FITNESS Bootcamp – Episode 3
We do have an amazing body defence system often initiated in the oral and nasal mucosa. The oral microbiome is a happy family of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. As dentists, we are very much aware of this. The pH of this saliva has a big influence on the balance. 6.8 -7 neutral pH is ideal at rest but this pH changes all the time when stimulated by food and drink. If you are using lemon water or apple cider vinegar first thing on waking, BEWARE!
Floss, Brush, Oil Pull and Smile!
The second episode of the Oral F.I.T.N.E.S.S Bootcamp is I for Inflammation/Infection. It has become well recognised that oral health has a direct effect on overall health. The oral cavity is the window to your bodies health.
Closure Notification And Some Simple Tips For Your Oral and Immune Health
I have been forced to close Dental Wellness due to Covid-19 pandemic. We are all in this together and the health and wellbeing of my staff and patients has always been my priority. When the crisis is over Dental Wellness will be reopening with the same wonderful team and look forward to maintaining your oral fitness once more.
Worried About Coronavirus?
You may have some concerns with visiting Dental Wellness for any treatment at present. Let me reassure you that we follow strict guidelines set down by Workplace Health and Safety at the dental practice. You will be used to seeing us with gloves and masks as standard and these are single patient use only. All surfaces are wiped down thoroughly with hospital grade disinfectant also between every patient and also at the reception area.
5 Holistic Ways to Improve Oral Fitness
The world of anti-ageing and Aesthetic Medicine is booming because everybody wants to grow old without chronic illness. So far the focus has been outer appearance with multiple aesthetic enhancements, supplements and fitness regimes. Today the world of anti-ageing is looking at the effects inner health as a major contributor to the way we look, think and feel.
7 Steps to Get Your Health Back On Track – #5 ENT
Did you know that chronic mouth breathing can aggravate snoring or sleep apnoea? Not many people are aware of the importance of nose breathing, as it decreases your risk of dental problems and also for your general health. In case you are a chronic mouth breather, I want to share with you 5 important reasons why you should breathe through your nose.
7 Steps to Get Your Health Back On Track – #4 Nutrition
In today’s video, I talk about the importance of nutrition and how it can affect your teeth. From my previous videos, you learned already that your mouth, teeth, and gums are more than just tools for eating.
Most people assume that the food they eat impacts mostly their general health. However, according to nutrition experts, the food you eat also impacts your teeth and gums.