If you're living with an autoimmune condition, your mouth is part of the story. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjögren's, Crohn's — these conditions are usually thought of as head-to-toe or gut or joint issues. But they show up in the mouth, too, and the relationship runs in both directions. Understanding that connection is exactly the kind of whole-body thinking biological ...
Your mouth isn't a sealed-off compartment. It's one of the busiest, most connected places in your body — and the bacteria living there don't always stay put. That's a big part of why, in biological dentistry, we take gum health so seriously. It's never just about your gums.
At Center for Wellness Dentistry, we use ozonated water—and it's one of those small differences that says a lot about how we think about your health.
What's the big deal about ozonated water?
Traditional cleanings remove plaque and tartar with scalers, then finish with a spinning rubber cup and gritty paste for that smooth feel. It works—but the abrasive paste can wear on enamel, roots, ...
Good news — there is, and it's called MI Paste.
That's where ozone comes in.
Ozone is simply oxygen ...
The same bacteria that live in inflamed gums ...
Dental Lasers use focused light energy to target harmful bacteria and inflamed tissue - without the scrapping and trauma people usually expect.
Here's why patients love it:
Instead of aggressively removing tissue, lasers allow us to precisely clean and stimulate healing, ...
But what is it?
It's actually what your teeth are made of!
Hydroxyapatite is a mineral that naturally makes up your enamel - so instead of just protecting your teeth, it helps rebuild and strengthen them from the outside in.
Unlike traditional options that focus ...
Look closely at your tongue and you'll see it isn't smooth — it's covered in ...
Your Heart Bacteria from gum disease can enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation in the arteries. Studies have linked periodontal disease to ...
When a child breathes through their mouth instead of their nose, it reduces saliva in the mouth.
Saliva is protective!
Saliva neutralizes acids, washes away bacteria, and helps remineralize teeth.
Without enough saliva, the mouth becomes dry and more acidic - which is exactly what harmful bacteria thrive in.
Mouth breathing contributes in creating this dry and acidic environment.
We are able ...
So the goal isn’t to eliminate it completely—it’s to consistently disrupt it before it matures.
A simple, effective routine includes:
Some areas are more active in producing acid, which directly increases the risk for enamel breakdown and cavities.
This type of biofilm is often influenced ...
Biofilm tends to build and mature in areas your toothbrush doesn’t fully reach, especially:
With a special disclosing gel, we can actually see:
Many patients tell us, “My gums always bleed—it’s just how they are.”
But bleeding gums are not normal. They are a sign of inflammation and infection.
When your gums bleed:
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Guided Biofilm Therapy
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a modern, gentle approach to professional dental cleaning that focuses on removing ...
Saliva does far more than support oral health — it offers powerful insight into your overall well-being.
Research shows that harmful periodontal bacteria and their by-products don’t always stay in the mouth. They can enter the bloodstream or digestive tract and contribute to systemic conditions such as ...
One of the most popular under diagnosed diseases in the dentist office is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) is evident by excess oral inflammation, a certain type of bleeding during a routine periodontal examination, and often gum recession exposing the root surfaces of the teeth making them look longer. Bleeding gums when brushing and flossing can ...