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
How to brush your teeth to stop tooth decay
A common question we get after someone learns about how to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease with the Bass brushing technique goes like this… “My gum line feels great! But don’t I need to brush the rest of my teeth too?” Other versions of this FAQ are: “How do I brush…Read More
How to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease (Bass brushing 2.0)
“How do I brush my teeth right?” “Can the way I brush my teeth actually stop gum disease?” “Can we cause harm brushing our teeth?” These are a few of the hundreds of different questions we have received from you, our readers, over the years. Since the launch of our very first OraWellness video…Read More
Tooth whitening without abrasive toothpaste – Independent lab test results
Since the early 2017 launch of our newest OraWellness product solution, Shine Remineralizing Tooth Whitening Powder, we have been truly touched and blown away by the support, response, and results we have received back from you. Here’s a glimpse of some of the high-level customer feedback stats: 85.8% of customers found that their teeth were…Read More
How to safely remove ‘silver’ mercury fillings (without damaging your brain)
In previous expert interviews, we have explored how to safely remove mercury as well as some of the diseases and health risks associated with mercury toxicity. Within the context of this very big subject, today let’s explore the essential safety steps your dental team should use while removing mercury amalgam fillings. As a foundation for…Read More
How to be your own oral (and whole body) health advocate
Who is the most important person on our health journey? Is it doctors and dentists? Not in our opinion. It’s you. It’s me – each of us is the most important person on our own journey to greater health. So when it comes to making the sometimes-challenging decisions we’re faced with, why do we commonly…Read More
The role diet plays in the mouth/body connection – Dr Steven Lin
Have you ever wondered the science behind why vitamin D has a direct impact on how strong our teeth are? Do you struggle with eating a traditional diet in today’s modern world? Well, you’re in for a treat with this expert interview with Dr Steven Lin, bestselling author of The Dental Diet. In his excellent…Read More
How our gut health impacts our oral health
What do indigestion, bad breath and feeling sluggish have in common? How about the connection between brain fog, feeling bloated and canker sores? They all share their root cause in our digestive health, also called our gut health. In previous articles like, ‘3 simple mouth based actions to help heal a leaky gut’, we have…Read More
What causes sensitive teeth and how to stop it
Do you avoid allowing cold drinks to have contact with your teeth? Does just thinking about sinking your teeth into some frozen dessert cause you to shudder from the pain you know you’d experience? Sensitive teeth inhibits our lives in so many ways. Tooth sensitivity can get so bad that even allowing cool air to…Read More