Well into 2024, it’s a great time to reflect on your healthy new year’s resolutions, how they are going and ways you can take it up a notch. If you neglected oral hygiene as part of your New Year, New You plan, I’m here to tell you that oral health is more

If you’re like many Americans, you probably have a large bottle of blue or green mouthwash in your bathroom. You probably use it as directed by your dentist to kill bacteria and freshen your breath. But is killing bacteria in your mouth really a good thing? And are there downsides

As February rolls around, so does American Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and disease prevention. While discussions often focus on factors like diet, exercise, and stress management, one crucial aspect often overlooked is oral health. As a biologic dentist, I am keenly aware

Biological dentistry considers the mouth connected to all body systems. Oral health corresponds with whole-body health. As we understand more, we see connections between the mouth and chronic diseases, including Lyme disease. Keep reading to uncover more about these connections, including: What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease symptoms How Lyme

A recent article explored the connection between sleep and oral health. Another piece of the picture is airway health and how breathing function influences sleep and dental concerns. Airway dentistry is an exciting new branch of functional dentistry focused on restoring functional breathing patterns to optimize health. Today’s article will

Consider this: the root cause of your oral health issues could be poor quality sleep or a sleep disorder. There is a strong link between sleeping disorders and dental problems, like cavities, gum disease, and oral microbiome imbalances. In functional dentistry, we look beyond the mouth for the root cause