Dentistry is a noble profession. Saving teeth is a noble cause. After all, teeth are connected to a person’s health and wellbeing both physically and emotionally. It’s important to have proper nutrition, it’s important to smile and laugh. You need teeth to do either well. Unfortunately, teeth are capable of decay. When a tooth gets … Read more
Deciduous Teeth Deciduous teeth, AKA baby teeth play an important role in a child’s growing body. People often think that if a baby tooth has a cavity, “ Just take it out”. We, of course, believe in a holistic approach in treating decay in these tiny pearly whites. Deciduous teeth are quite different from their … Read more
How Sleep Affects Your Immunity Have you ever seen the sign that reads, “Drink more coffee. You’ll get plenty of sleep when you’re dead!” I laughed out loud the first time I saw it. Mainly because it confirmed my lifestyle of busyness and going, going, going. Who has time to sleep? There is always something … Read more
Some Recommend Fluoride, but I Recommend Bacteria Ever had to take off work because you had a toothache? Then got the bill and had an ache in your bank account? What if I had a secret, a little pearl if you will, to help prevent that from ever happening again? You’re in luck, I do! … Read more
In the fall of 2014, after having a mammogram, I was called back for a more extensive evaluation. During the course of the next few months, I had more mammograms than I could count, an MRI, and two separate biopsies. The results were atypical dysplasia, a precursor to breast cancer. The treatment was lumpectomy. Because … Read more
“The Sugar Season” Yes, we are currently in the throws of what I like to call “The Sugar Season”. It begins somewhere around early to mid-October when the Halloween candy hits the store shelves, and it does not end until around January 1, when the New Year’s Resolutions are in high resolve. This is when … Read more
The Origin Dental Wellness center is expanding our treatment capabilities with the addition of ozone therapy. You may be familiar with ozone’s role in protecting us from the sun’s harmful UV rays, but for those new to many integrative and holistic treatment options, it may be the first time you’ve heard about the medicinal use … Read more
As a dental practice always looking for holistic approaches to healing, using PRP has been an excellent way to increase the patient’s own healing response and decrease pain post-operatively. What is PRP anyway? PRP is Platelet Rich Plasma. So what is that? You may have heard of it being called PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin), PRGF … Read more
Most of us have probably heard of the 5 second rule. You know, the one where you drop a food item on the floor and if you can pick it up in under 5 seconds, it’s clean and safe for consumption. There is a new one I just read about, the 11-second rule. … Read more
Has anyone else noticed the changing landscape here in Oklahoma? No, I’m not talking about the never-ending road construction. I am talking about the cannabis dispensaries. When driving home from work the other day, I counted ten (I could have counted more, but I got annoyed and stopped) billboards for marijuana dispensaries. I am bombarded … Read more
Have you ever been told you snore? This is the first question on our Epworth Sleepiness questionnaire. This sound can be more than just an annoyance to your family, it can lead to chronic health issues and even death. Because of these concerns, we offer a simple sleep test that we can send home with … Read more
What kind of toothpaste do you recommend? This is a question that we hear almost daily in our dental practice. There are a TON of options on the market. Marketing these days is very proactive. There is toothpaste that appeals to children, to the sweet tooth, the elderly, the sensitive. Also for those who … Read more
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