Is it convenient? Yes Does it wrap things well? Yes Is it what our parents used? Yes Does it make heating things in the oven easier? Yes Are there thousands of recipes that use foil as a cooking method? Yes Should you be using aluminum foil? NO When researching the safety of aluminum foil, you’ll … Read more
Every remarkable organization should have a purpose. And that purpose should be the driving force that motivates, guides and serves as a reminder to anyone engaged in that organization what truly matters – why it exists. That purpose is clarified in the mission statement. When Origin Dental has a new member join the team, the … Read more
At Origin Dental Wellness, we believe that infected teeth can be a drain on the immune system, potentially leading to deleterious overall health outcomes. Because of this, when a patient has made the difficult decision to have an infected tooth removed, our focus turns to how to replace the missing tooth in the most healthy … Read more
Most people don’t really understand why root canal therapy can be so detrimental to a person’s health. You may have heard that root canals are “bad”. But why? The answer lies in the anatomy of the tooth itself. The crown of a tooth is covered with a material called enamel. Enamel is the hardest substance … Read more
Is This Really Necessary? This is a question that I often answer in the new patient consultation appointment. Some patients have had an experience that they wouldn’t call pleasant when their gums are measured. All they feel is the “pinprick” sensation of the instrument in their gums. Taking this measurement is actually a really important … Read more
What is the number one reason that people do not visit the dentist? Is it money? Is it time? Is it because dental health just isn’t a priority? The answer to all these questions is absolutely, “No”. Patients share with us at Origin Dental Wellness, that the number one reason they haven’t been to a … Read more
What is it that most people want from their dentist? Have you ever heard your dentist say, “We’re going to watch it”? This is usually stated after noting that a tooth has begun to get a cavity. I have never understood this comment. Never. What exactly are we going to watch happen? Typically when a … Read more
Gum recession is a very common problem among most adults. Gum recession occurs when the gums move down the root of the tooth, exposing some of the root surface. This exposure can be problematic for several reasons. First, the exposed root surface is not covered with the enamel that covers the crown portion of the … Read more
To keep seeing results, you have to keep forcing your muscles to adapt by pushing them. Even outside of your comfort zone, but do it safely! Cardio is a great fat burner, but that effect stops when you do. Build more muscle and you’ll keep your body burning fat all day long. “Lifting weights can … Read more
Did you know that the health of your gums affects the health of your heart? Periodontal disease is an infectious disease in the gum tissue and bone surrounding the teeth in the mouth. The infection is created by an overload of disease-causing bacteria. Bacteria are always present in the mouth. However, the key to having … Read more
“I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man.” ~ Henry David Thoreau. Why Water Is So Vital? Forms saliva and mucus. This cleans the mouth and reduces decay. It also keeps your joints well lubricated, which helps reduce friction and damage by creating cushion between your bones.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Boosts skin health … Read more
Salivary diagnostics in the dental office are becoming an irreplaceable tool for monitoring the underlying health of the gums and bones of the mouth. With a simple salivary sample, we are able to determine not only the infection of periodontal disease present in the mouth but also the risk for systemic diseases throughout the body … Read more
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