Health-Centered Dentistry

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The philosophy of dentistry practiced at Origin Dental Wellness is often called Biological Dentistry, meaning that we believe that your oral health is not independent of your overall health.  We believe that the health of the mouth very strongly impacts and affects the health of the body.  This is a more holistic approach to dentistry, … Read more

From Your Gums to Your Heart

At Origin Dental Wellness, an insightful illustration demonstrates how bacteria from a tooth can enter the bloodstream, emphasizing the vital link between oral health and heart health. Schedule an appointment with your holistic, health-centered dentist in Tulsa, Oklahoma to learn more about nurturing your overall wellness.

Did you know that the health of your gums affects the health of your heart? Periodontal disease is an infectious disease in the gum tissue and bone surrounding the teeth in the mouth.  The infection is created by an overload of disease-causing bacteria.  Bacteria are always present in the mouth.  However, the key to having … Read more

Counterfeit Doctors

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How do you know if your dollar bill is real or counterfeit? I have always been told that to recognize the counterfeit, you have to study the real deal. You have to know what a real dollar bill looks like. What shade of green is it? What exactly is printed on it, especially the small … Read more

No Shortage of Information

Shortage of Information

Wait, what? We’ve all heard the term “fake news” and we can all agree the internet is full of misinformation. But even with that in mind, it doesn’t stop people from searching for answers to questions about their health and wellness online. I think back to that heart sinking moment when scrolling Pinterest, I saw … Read more

Failing Root Canals

Failing root canals

Dentistry is a noble profession.  Saving teeth is a noble cause.  After all, teeth are connected to a person’s health and wellbeing both physically and emotionally.  It’s important to have proper nutrition, it’s important to smile and laugh.  You need teeth to do either well. Unfortunately, teeth are capable of decay.  When a tooth gets … Read more

What’s In A Name?

Shannon

In the fall of 2014, after having a mammogram, I was called back for a more extensive evaluation. During the course of the next few months, I had more mammograms than I could count, an MRI, and two separate biopsies. The results were atypical dysplasia, a precursor to breast cancer. The treatment was lumpectomy. Because … Read more