Short on time? Here’s a quick summary of this article’s most important points: The human body contains a microbial ecosystem. The mouth and the body are connected and influence one another. Oral bacteria create biofilms. The health-supporting bacteria thrive when biofilms are thin. However, if we allow the biofilm to build and become thick, then…Read More
How Supporting Your Oral Health Can Help Prevent and Stop Cancer
If you or your loved ones are trying to avoid or address cancer, then you won’t want to miss this expert interview. It’s full of useful information to empower you on your path. Get ready to kick all fear to the curb and learn how to take back control on your journey to greater oral…Read More
Understanding how models of wellness shape our ability to be healthy around a virus
We believe that there is more to health than simply avoiding disease. Yes, each of us can take preventive measures to help us avoid exposure to vectors of disease. AND as you’ll see in this video tutorial, what is of primary importance is the ‘host response’, the health we each maintain. Stated another way, our…Read More
3 reasons why you want your dentist to use ozone in their practice
This is a very exciting time for dentistry. It seems like there’s always something new developing, from increased awareness about topics like the oral microbiome and the oral health / systemic health connection to scientific advances like the not-too-far-off application of stem cells for regrowing teeth. Today, let’s focus on ozone gas (which we feel…Read More
What to do (and NOT do) to care for your pet’s oral health (+ funny cat brushing video)
Ok, today we’re going to have some fun exploring simple ideas for how we can better support our ‘fur babies’ in their oral health journey. Honestly, this article really got its inspiration from a silly video we took at home with one of our beloved pets (that’s JayB in the article image :). Be…Read More
The Role of Oral Health in Developing and Reversing Cancer
The mouth and the rest of the body can influence each other in many different ways. Previously, we’ve explored the connection between our oral health and things like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases. In this expert interview, we continue to explore the mouth/body connection as we chat with Dr. Véronique Desaulniers, DC (aka “Dr.…Read More
How to make a DIY remineralizing tooth powder (that really works)
Good news, DIY fans–we’ve heard your requests loud and clear! 🙂 In this article, we’ll explore how to make your own DIY remineralizing tooth powder. We’ll also introduce you to our newest offering, bulk bags of MCHA, to help you make your own tooth powder at home. This is the ‘secret sauce’ behind the remineralization…Read More
How to support your oral health during pregnancy and nursing
We’ve huddled many times on how you can stop children’s tooth decay and help your kids live a cavity-free life. So today, in honor of Mother’s Day, let’s explore some helpful strategies that any mom-to-be can apply to maintain optimal oral health during pregnancy and, at the same time, to also optimize the health of…Read More
Why eating healthy fats is our #1 diet hack to heal cavities
In our article “What to eat to never have another cavity in your life (part 1)”, we discussed how eating a savory breakfast is a helpful step toward living a cavity-free life. This article serves as ‘part 2’ of this series that focuses on how to eat to prevent cavities. Today, we’ll explore our #1…Read More
Is Alzheimer’s actually caused by gum disease?
(and what you can do about it)
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