Due to the unprecedented events of 2020, there’s a new oral health development that warrants a discussion so we can assist you and your loved ones along your path to optimal oral health. Dentists are noticing a dramatic uptick in the prevalence of dry mouth, gum disease, and tooth decay. This uptick is being attributed…Read More
Can cleaning your tongue help reduce the risk of heart disease, arthritis, and other inflammatory issues?
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
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 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
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
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
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