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
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
“Hi, I would be a new patient and would like to schedule a cleaning”. This is a very common first line I hear when someone calls our office. My response is almost always the same: “Well, tell me what you think about this instead…”. The new client experience is quite different here at Origin Dental … Read more
A gentleman who has been a patient of the practice for several years came into the office for his recare appointment. He has had several health complications the past few years, including kidney cancer and multiple areas of melanoma, which have successfully been removed. He was sharing with me his most recent appointment with his … Read more
So… the government has shut down… again. Help us build a government shutdown meal plan. The prerequisites are: cost effective (on the count of no dinero) healthy easily accessible (no trekking up a mountain in Nepal for that one ingredient) We’ll go first. Black Bean Quinoa Salad Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min … Read more
So yes, we all know a PG rating on a movie means parental guidance. We are ready for some harsh language or possible sexual innuendo. Perhaps we prescreen the movie before our kids are allowed to see it. That is some “A game” parenting right there. There is a new PG to be aware of … Read more
What? What does that even mean you ask? It is the summary statement of how I view my healthcare. Ready to take this journey with me? Ok, let’s go. So, here is how I see it. Healthcare can be expensive. AMIRIT? Also, I like to travel. I would rather travel than pay for healthcare costs … Read more
There is a ton of scientific evidence stating, yes indeed the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. What does this really mean? It means the bacteria in the mouth is shared throughout the rest of the body. If you have periodontal disease, that bacteria can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. … Read more
Health is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual state in which the body, mind, and heart are all in unison with an outlook of faith and hope. The body looks good from the inside out and feels good from the inside out. The heart is full of faith, regardless of circumstances. The mind is optimistic … Read more
One of the largest debates in the profession of dentistry has been occurring for over 100 years—are silver mercury fillings “safe”? This single question is so profound that it literally divides the profession between those dentists who believe it is an inert material once it is placed in the mouth and those dentists who believe … Read more
Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is … Read more
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