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…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
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
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