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.
There is no better time than a new year to take the positive action steps towards a healthier you. Not only is it a new beginning on the calendar, but the Holidays are behind you, with all the busyness that often leads to exhaustion. Add to that mix all the treats traditionally had for the … Read more
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
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
“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
Did you know Listerine was developed not as a mouthwash, but as a germicide, surgical antiseptic and a cure for gonorrhea. It’s earlier adaptations were also used as a floor cleaner. It is almost 30% ethyl alcohol and has a highly acidic pH value of 4.8 ( teeth break down at 5.5 pH), which not … Read more
“How can I heal my child’s teeth naturally?” is a question we often hear at Origin Dental Wellness. Although we appreciate the sentiment behind the question, as healthcare providers, we often cringe a little when we hear the question, mainly because we know we are about to have a difficult conversation that is going to … Read more
You’ve always been told that fluoride is added to your tap water for your health, yet most developed countries, including Japan and 97% of the western European population do not consume fluoridated water. In the U.S., about 70% of public water supplies are fluoridated. The CDC even states “Water fluoridation prevents tooth decay by providing … Read more
We live in untrustworthy times. We see it everywhere. From the news media to the church, distrust is rampant. We have all fallen victim to it. We hear the stories, we are part of the stories. Our skepticism of others rises with each passing day. It only takes one incident of someone misguiding us to … Read more
As a Biological Dentist, my concern for you extends way beyond just your oral health or compromised teeth. The very nature of practicing biologically focuses my attention on you. All of you! Our patients understand that. They crave care that isn’t only centered around fixing what’s broken. They love knowing our team understands the connectivity … Read more
What’s on My Tongue? No really, what is your tongue saying? Without using any words, your tongue can help diagnose medical issues. Is your tongue red? Look like a strawberry? Black and hairy? White with patches? All of these can be tell-tale signs to watch for. A healthy tongue is pink and covered with small … Read more
We all know what the sign says. We can also interpret the sign one of two ways. Proper training and education will teach us the importance of the underscore in this sign. For without the underscore, it’s meaning changes drastically. Going one step further, proper training will also tell you that the underscore is really … Read more
What would you pick for your last meal? Not THAT last meal; the last meal before having oral surgery! Dr. Toler recommends hydrating your body starting the day before surgery by drinking ½ your body weight in ounces of H2O. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, she suggests drinking 75 ounces of water prior to … Read more
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