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
The HealThy Mouth Blend’s Long Road to Organic Certification
We are officially THRILLED to share some big (we mean BIG) news with you today! After literally years of work towards this goal, we’re honored and excited to announce that our HealThy Mouth Blend is made from 100% (yep, 100%) certified organic ingredients, and it now proudly sports the official USDA certified organic logo!! Since…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
Is new stem cell tech the answer to healing existing cavities?
Navigating the path to optimal oral health seems to require that we keep one eye looking forward and the other looking in the rearview mirror. On one hand, we must identify what actions we can take to avoid future decay, like decreasing sugar intake, eating sufficient fat soluble vitamins, and managing stress. But there’s the…Read More
“So what exactly is ‘holistic oral health’ anyway?”
The internet is abuzz with holistic oral health information these days. But has anyone set down a clear definition of what exactly ‘holistic oral health’ means? After all, unless we have a clear understanding of what holistic oral health is (and isn’t), we risk just throwing around buzzwords and having a conversation that only…Read More
Holistic Oral Health – “What’s the difference between biological, functional and holistic dentistry?”
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a holistic dentist and a biological dentist? What about functional dentistry–what’s that all about? As we continue on our journey in the study of holistic oral health (25 years of learning and still going strong 🙂 ), we thought you may enjoy and benefit from hearing…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
New label, new packaging… Same great product
We finally did it. Thanks to you sharing about our products with your friends and family, OraWellness has continued to grow through the years. We now have happy customers in 77 countries around the world. (Thank you ALL!) In order to keep up with inventory needs, we have grown up from a small, boutique production…Read More
Are dental x-rays safe?
The safety of dental x-rays is another one of those hotly debated subjects in the field of dentistry. Like with fluoride, both sides of the x-ray argument have merit. But once in the dental chair, it doesn’t matter if you are at risk of tooth decay, periodontal disease, or both, x-rays are the go-to diagnostic…Read More
Is Fluoride Safe to Use?
You know us—we really like to stay focused on solutions to help you navigate to greater oral health. Goodness knows there is plenty in this industry to ‘cry foul’ about, but that’s not our style. That’s why we avoid writing lots of articles that simply identify problems. While it is important to be aware of…Read More