Since launching our new red and near infrared (NIR) light tool with a targeted oral applicator, we’ve received a flood of questions around how this device might help with different oral health issues. Questions like: Can this help regrow my receding gums? Will this stop tooth sensitivity? Can it help gum disease? Can red light…Read More
OraWellness Smile Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
Why the Quantity of Hydroxyapatite in Toothpaste Matters for Remineralizing Cavities
In our quest to get beyond any marketing hype–and find the best and safest products for our family–many of us turn to the list of ingredients. And there’s plenty that this list can tell us. For example, it reveals both what’s in and what’s NOT in a formula, helping us ensure that the product only…Read More
Does Glycerin in Toothpaste Block Remineralization? [Here’s What the Research Says]
Can the glycerin in toothpaste really coat our teeth and block their natural ability to remineralize? Over the years, we’ve received a lot of questions about the safety of various oral hygiene product ingredients, like xylitol, baking soda, and fluoride. But one subject we hadn’t explored deeply (until now) is the potential risks of using…Read More
Dental Floss Comparison Guide – How to Find the Best Floss for You
When we published our 2015 dental floss comparison article, we started by discussing the challenge of wading through the overwhelming number of floss options on the shelves. You may recall that as we stared at the sea of choices in the oral hygiene aisle, some of the questions we pondered were: Now 9 years later,…Read More
5 Reasons Why a Dental Laser Is Kinder to the Patient than the Drill
While laser dentistry has been around for a number of years, the concept still feels a little like science fiction to us. After all, we’re talking about using light rays on teeth instead of a drill—it’s amazing, really. Tech-savvy dentists are now using lasers for lots of purposes, like addressing periodontal disease1, soothing tooth sensitivity2,…Read More
Why Ozone Is Awesome in Dentistry
What’s pale blue, inexpensive & easy to make, has no chemical side effects, and helps activate your body’s natural healing processes? Ozone! For most of us, when we hear the word “ozone”, we think of the layer of Earth’s atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s radiation. However, some dentists are actually creating their own…Read More
Nano or No-No? Hydroxyapatite Particle Size Matters…
In this article, we’re going to take a deep dive into hydroxyapatite. We’ll cover what it is, how beneficial it is to help stop tooth decay, and the potential risks of nano-hydroxyapatite. Fair warning, this article is going to be a deep dive that provides a lot of details about hydroxyapatite. So if you’re new…Read More
The Holistic Dentist Difference: Putting the Patient’s Humanity First
When was the last time you went to a dentist and they asked, “So, what are the health goals that you’re looking to achieve?“ When we hear the word “dentist”, most of us don’t think of a teacher, helper, health guru/coach, or good listener. But what if a dentist could be all of the above?…Read More
Is It Possible to Stop a Dental Abscess?
In the spirit of full transparency, we didn’t start OraWellness because we always had or were blessed with awesome oral health. We started OraWellness after we successfully created greater oral health and learned how to recover from rather unfortunate (and all-too-common) starting points. If you’ve been with us for any time, you probably already know…Read More