Recently, there’s been a lot of online discussion about whether or not essential oils are safe to be used in the mouth. And for good reason. If the oral microbiome gets imbalanced, the health of the whole body can be compromised. The primary concern seems to center around whether or not using essential oils in…Read More
Why cleaning the tongue is the most underrated oral hygiene habit
In this article, we’re going to explore the often-overlooked oral hygiene habit of cleaning the tongue as well as the important role that tongue cleaning plays in supporting greater oral and whole-body health. Here at OraWellness, we often emphasize that the health of the mouth plays a central role in the health of the whole…Read More
Back-to-school snacks to help your kids live a cavity-free life
How can we best support our family’s nutritional needs when they are out of the house? With summer coming to a close, we’re going to explore a few nutritional ideas and tasty snack options to help your little ones support their oral health as they head back to school. But before we dive into…Read More
5 ways to save money at the dental office
Here at OraWellness, we commonly reference each of our ability to create optimal oral health for ourselves as a journey. And for each of us to find our way and successfully navigate this journey to optimal oral health, we have to have a good map and educate ourselves. That’s why you’re here reading this. In…Read More
Two ways how oil pulling can help you lose weight (or maintain optimal weight)
Is it possible that something as trendy and simple as oil pulling can help us lose weight if needed and maintain our optimal weight? Stick with us here, it’s going to be a fun ride… Today let’s explore another aspect of the mouth/body connection – how our oral hygiene habits, in particular oil pulling, can…Read More
What to eat to never have another cavity in your life (part 1)
We recently received an email from a young woman who expressed a lot of frustration with cavities. She had read most of our site and done so much research on diets for reversing tooth decay. She had read our articles, “How to find the healthiest diet for YOU” and “How to reverse tooth decay with…Read More
Is new stem cell tech the answer to healing existing cavities?
Navigating the path to optimal oral health seems to require that we keep one eye looking forward and the other looking in the rearview mirror. On one hand, we must identify what actions we can take to avoid future decay, like decreasing sugar intake, eating sufficient fat soluble vitamins, and managing stress. But there’s the…Read More
“So what exactly is ‘holistic oral health’ anyway?”
The internet is abuzz with holistic oral health information these days. But has anyone set down a clear definition of what exactly ‘holistic oral health’ means? After all, unless we have a clear understanding of what holistic oral health is (and isn’t), we risk just throwing around buzzwords and having a conversation that only…Read More
Holistic Oral Health – “What’s the difference between biological, functional and holistic dentistry?”
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a holistic dentist and a biological dentist? What about functional dentistry–what’s that all about? As we continue on our journey studying holistic oral health (25 years of learning and still going strong 🙂 ), we thought you might enjoy and benefit from hearing our ideas on…Read More
“What’s the best way to get Shine onto my toothbrush?”
With the recent publication of the results of independent lab tests on Shine’s gentle whitening ability, we’ve received a lot of positive praise. So many of you have reached back to us to let us know how you benefit from using Shine. And while it’s true that using Shine really helps us take our oral…Read More