In a study published in January 2019 in Science Advances, new evidence emerged that strongly suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may actually be caused by a bacteria commonly associated with advanced gum disease. This thug bug is named Porphyromonas gingivalis, commonly referred to as P. gingivalis. In this article, we’ll explore the study’s findings, get to…Read More
Is Alzheimer’s actually caused by gum disease?
The HealThy Mouth Blend’s Long Road to Organic Certification
We are officially THRILLED to share some big (we mean BIG) news with you today! After literally years of work towards this goal, we’re honored and excited to announce that our HealThy Mouth Blend is made from 100% (yep, 100%) certified organic ingredients, and it now proudly sports the official USDA certified organic logo!! Since…Read More
OraWellness Shine has a new look!
Upgraded packaging, same awesome product!
We are excited to announce that we’ve improved the packaging for jars of our Shine Remineralizing Tooth Whitening Powder. With these improvements, we expect to have a much better seal to keep Shine from leaking from the jar. We’re also thrilled that while Shine previously had a plastic lid, this new lid is metal, which…Read More
Essential oils – Are essential oils safe to use in the mouth?
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 the journey that we can each take towards our own optimal oral health. In order for each of us to successfully navigate this journey to optimal oral health, we have to have a good map and educate ourselves. For more information on how to do this, we invite you…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