We are saddened to share with you that Dr. Al Danenberg, who we were honored to call our friend, passed away earlier this month. While we always mourn when a friend departs this life, we know that Al strongly believed that the spirit survives the shrugging of the physical body, and we take comfort in that.  Today, we’d like to share some of the reasons why Al will always hold a special place of high regard in our hearts. If you’ve been reading our blog for any time, you’ve come across Dr. Al before. He was a witty and articulate lifelong learner, and he had a big helper’s heart.  ..read more

“Your health is your responsibility … It’s a matter of saying, ‘Alright, I’m in charge of the outcome of my life, and I’m in charge of the way I view things from the past.’ … Once you get the taste of personal empowerment and how personal responsibility pays off, you almost can’t hold someone back because they’re like, ‘Oh! This is what true freedom is!’” – Jane Barlow You are the captain of your own health-and-wellness journey. That’s great news because no one has a more vested interest in your health than you do! Doctors and dentists can be helpful assistants along the way, but ultimately ..read more

While laser dentistry has been around for a number of years, the concept still feels a little like science fiction to us. After all, we’re talking about using light rays on teeth instead of a drill—it’s amazing, really. Tech-savvy dentists are now using lasers for lots of purposes, like addressing periodontal disease1, soothing tooth sensitivity2, healing bone tissue3, and treating other issues like dry socket4. OraWellness founders Will and Susan here. Today, we’re going to talk about using lasers to address dental cavities5. Plenty of studies have explored this topic6. However, rather tha ..read more

We want to give our kids the best start in life. A big part of supporting their overall health is helping them learn—from a young age—how to support their oral health. Here’s a collection of resources regarding how to support your children’s oral and whole-body health. Helping Your Child Support Their Oral Health 4 Steps to Help Your Kids Live a Cavity Free Life How to Stop Tooth Decay and Remineralize Your Teeth [eBook] How to create greater oral health for the whole family How to create a healthy brushing routine with your toddler or young child How to Help Your Child Avoid Gum Dise ..read more

What’s pale blue, inexpensive & easy to make, has no chemical side effects, and helps activate your body’s natural healing processes? Ozone! For most of us, when we hear the word “ozone”, we think of the layer of Earth’s atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s radiation. However, some dentists are actually creating their own ozone to more effectively treat their patients. In this interview, OraWellness speaks with ozone expert (and dentist) Dr. Phil Mollica. Dr. Mollica is the trailblazer who created the standardized protocols for using ozone in dentistry. In addition to using it in ..read more

Helpful, Related Resources: What to do (and NOT do) to care for your pet’s oral health (+ funny cat brushing video) [article] How OraWellness team member Wren has been helping to support the oral health of her dog Hello there Will and Susan, It is with much gratitude that I tell you that I have loved your healthy mouth blend from the start! Knowing that I can brush my teeth and follow with a brush pic flooded with the healthy mouth blend makes me feel confident I can keep good oral health for the duration. Every dental experience since using this product has had the dentist or oral surgeo ..read more

Have you ever gone to a dental checkup and wondered, “Why are they asking me to take X-rays today when I don’t have any tooth pain?“ Have you ever wished that you knew how to read dental X-rays so you could remove that little doubt in your mind? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, most of us feel left in the dark about all kinds of dental X-ray topics, like how often they should be taken and how much radiation exposure we’re getting from them. Although X-rays are designed to reveal what’s going on beneath the surface, there sure is a lot about them that isn’t clear! Well, get ready to have th ..read more

Do you have unexplained neck tension, jaw pain, or headaches? Has your dentist told you that you grind your teeth or you have jaw issues, but you’re confused about the subjects of TMJ and TMD? The jaw joints (one on each side) are called TMJ, which stands for Temporomandibular Joint. Jaw dysfunction is often referred to as ‘TMJ’, but that’s not really accurate. Jaw joint dysfunction is actually TMD (which stands for Temporomandibular Disorder). TMD is a very common underlying cause of so many issues, including tightness, pain, clenching, or clicking in the jaw. In today’s article, let’s ..read more

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