Origin Dental Wellness 
I was recently heard saying this as I walked down the hall in my office. I had just reviewed a Cone Beam CT scan of a new patient who simply wanted to be established as a patient at Origin Dental Wellness. She had very little dentistry (only two fillings in 36 years), no complaints, no … Read more
A root canal is basically another way of saying a root filling. When a root canal is performed, the nerve, blood vessels, and immune support of the tooth are removed from the central canal in a tooth and then replaced with a root canal filling material called gutta-percha. Gutta-percha is actually a purified latex that … Read more
At Origin Dental Wellness, we are SMART-certified to remove your mercury amalgam fillings safely. This means taking the precautions necessary to protect you, the patient, from the exposure of the toxic mercury fumes as well as the elemental mercury itself. Because mercury is a neurotoxin, it is very important to be fully protected from its … Read more
There is no better time than a new year to take the positive action steps towards a healthier you. Not only is it a new beginning on the calendar, but the Holidays are behind you, with all the busyness that often leads to exhaustion. Add to that mix all the treats traditionally had for the … Read more
At Origin Dental Wellness, we recognize that the body can not be healthy if the mouth isn’t healthy. The mouth is where input into the body begins, it is the origin of overall health. Because of this, our processes are quite different from what one would see in a traditional dental office. For example, new … Read more
Is it convenient? Yes Does it wrap things well? Yes Is it what our parents used? Yes Does it make heating things in the oven easier? Yes Are there thousands of recipes that use foil as a cooking method? Yes Should you be using aluminum foil? NO When researching the safety of aluminum foil, you’ll … Read more
Every remarkable organization should have a purpose. And that purpose should be the driving force that motivates, guides and serves as a reminder to anyone engaged in that organization what truly matters – why it exists. That purpose is clarified in the mission statement. When Origin Dental has a new member join the team, the … Read more
At Origin Dental Wellness, we believe that infected teeth can be a drain on the immune system, potentially leading to deleterious overall health outcomes. Because of this, when a patient has made the difficult decision to have an infected tooth removed, our focus turns to how to replace the missing tooth in the most healthy … Read more
Most people don’t really understand why root canal therapy can be so detrimental to a person’s health. You may have heard that root canals are “bad”. But why? The answer lies in the anatomy of the tooth itself. The crown of a tooth is covered with a material called enamel. Enamel is the hardest substance … Read more
Is This Really Necessary? This is a question that I often answer in the new patient consultation appointment. Some patients have had an experience that they wouldn’t call pleasant when their gums are measured. All they feel is the “pinprick” sensation of the instrument in their gums. Taking this measurement is actually a really important … Read more
What is the number one reason that people do not visit the dentist? Is it money? Is it time? Is it because dental health just isn’t a priority? The answer to all these questions is absolutely, “No”. Patients share with us at Origin Dental Wellness, that the number one reason they haven’t been to a … Read more
What is it that most people want from their dentist? Have you ever heard your dentist say, “We’re going to watch it”? This is usually stated after noting that a tooth has begun to get a cavity. I have never understood this comment. Never. What exactly are we going to watch happen? Typically when a … Read more
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