As a dental practice always looking for holistic approaches to healing, using PRP has been an excellent way to increase the patient’s own healing response and decrease pain post-operatively.
Most people think of dental care as cleanings, fillings, crowns, and fixing pain. Those things matter, but they are only part of the picture. Your mouth is a living environment connected to your immun
Most people do not think about dental care until something hurts, breaks, bleeds, or looks different in the mirror. That is understandable, but it is also why the most important dental services are of
Most people first think about dentistry when something feels wrong with a tooth. A filling breaks. A gum line feels tender. A molar starts aching at night. Traditional dentistry is excellent at respon
Choosing a dentist for your family is about more than finding someone who can clean teeth twice a year. The right practice should understand how oral health changes from childhood through the senior y
Patients are more informed than ever in 2026. They are reading labels, asking about materials, comparing treatment philosophies, and looking for providers who understand that the mouth is not separate
“Why do I have to update my medical history” is a question that we hear frequently, and often with a tone of resistance. We at Origin Dental Wellness are healthcare providers, after all. We are not just tooth mechanics. We feel that it is important for patients to understand why we ask about your health, … 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
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
To keep seeing results, you have to keep forcing your muscles to adapt by pushing them. Even outside of your comfort zone, but do it safely! Cardio is a great fat burner, but that effect stops when you do. Build more muscle and you’ll keep your body burning fat all day long. “Lifting weights can … Read more
“I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man.” ~ Henry David Thoreau. Why Water Is So Vital? Forms saliva and mucus. This cleans the mouth and reduces decay. It also keeps your joints well lubricated, which helps reduce friction and damage by creating cushion between your bones.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Boosts skin health … Read more
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
“How can I heal my child’s teeth naturally?” is a question we often hear at Origin Dental Wellness. Although we appreciate the sentiment behind the question, as healthcare providers, we often cringe a little when we hear the question, mainly because we know we are about to have a difficult conversation that is going to … Read more
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