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Mouthwash or Floor Cleaner?

February 3, 2025June 28, 2022

Introducing three exceptional oral care products, thoughtfully designed by a holistic, health-centered dentist at Origin Dental Wellness in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Discover the benefits of our Nano Silver Mouthrinse, the rejuvenating Tooth & Gums Tonic, and the soothing StellaLife Rinse. Each product is elegantly showcased to enhance your natural dental wellness journey.

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

Truth About Fluoride

February 3, 2025May 3, 2022

At Origin Dental Wellness in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we prioritize your holistic health and well-being. Our approach underscores the critical importance of safety, as depicted by a gloved hand holding a test tube labeled "Fluoride," adorned with a skull and crossbones. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the cautionary measures we practice to ensure your dental care aligns with comprehensive health principles.

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

Root Canals: The Simple Truth

February 3, 2025August 10, 2021

At Origin Dental Wellness, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, our team of holistic dentists is dedicated to providing a comprehensive health-centered approach to oral care. We conduct thorough examinations of extracted tooth components, labeling areas such as "Mercury Stain," "Abscess (infection)," and "Gutta-Percha." This detailed analysis serves as an educational tool for our patients, enhancing their understanding of dental materials and conditions for better overall health.

The chances are pretty high you have heard some not-so-favorable news about root canals. Especially, if you’ve seen the Root Cause documentary. The chances are probably even higher that you HAVE a root canal. So, how do you wade through all the truth and misinformation? The Simple Truth About Root Canals Root canals are prone … Read more

Is Your Root Canal Infected?

February 4, 2025September 21, 2020

If you're in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and experiencing tooth discomfort or a toothache — perhaps holding your cheek with slightly parted lips — consider visiting our biological and holistic health-centered dental practice. Our comprehensive approach to dentistry focuses on overall well-being and natural healing methods to relieve dental discomfort effectively.

Let Us Take a Look One of the primary reasons patients seek out Origin Dental Wellness for their dental care is because they have a root canal treated tooth that they want to be evaluated with the cone beam CT scan. The cone beam CT (CBCT) scan gives us the ability to look around a … Read more

Failing Root Canals

February 4, 2025July 28, 2020

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

Some Recommend Fluoride (Not Us)

February 4, 2025April 20, 2020

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

Toothpasting!

February 4, 2025August 21, 2019

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

Mercury Safe is NOT Mercury Free

February 4, 2025November 13, 2018

Recently, I thought I would run a little google research. So, I typed in “Mercury Safe Dentistry”. After diving into the choices I was given, I found the following options: Mercury-free dental services Eco-Friendly Dentistry (ok?…) Mercury amalgam removal “Safe” removal (although this practice knowingly doesn’t have the system in place for actual “safe” requirements) … Read more

SMART Removal Technique

February 4, 2025March 6, 2018

SMART Removal Technique What is SMART protocol? SMART is developed by the IAOMT organization and stands for: Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. Since the amount of mercury vapors released is increased when removing the restoration with a dental handpiece, the protocol was developed to ensure that the patient and the dental team is protected … Read more

What’s in Your Mouth? (Part 2)

February 5, 2025December 5, 2017

So, if mercury is a known neurotoxin, and it’s in the mouths of millions of people, what are the options for removing it safely? And what is a safe material to replace it with? Thankfully, there is a safe protocol in removing silver mercury fillings in such a way that the mercury vapor exposure is reduced. … Read more

What’s In Your Mouth? (Part 1)

February 5, 2025November 28, 2017

Silver fillings—millions of people have them. Besides the obvious fact that they are ugly, what exactly are they? Silver fillings are otherwise known as mercury amalgam fillings. As a matter of fact, approximately 50% of the mercury amalgam filling is actually mercury, the shiny silver liquid metal that used to be in glass thermometers. … Read more

Have more than eight dental fillings?

February 5, 2025October 7, 2016

A detailed view of human molars featuring dental fillings and adjacent gums, highlighting the attentive care typical of a biological, health-centered dentist at Origin Dental Wellness in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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