Gasp Book Review by Dr. Jenny Ruoho

I recently read a book called Gaspby Dr. Michael Gelb and Dr. Howard Hindin that was published in 2016. There is an increasing focus on airway and breathing by dental professionals because the number of patients with snoring and sleep apnea is on the rise. According to Gasp, “improper breathing and sleep patterns adversely affect health, mood, energy, focus and function, and if untreated will ultimately lead to multiple systemic disorders.”

How to See 8 Heart Attack Signs in Dental Patients

While at a recent retreat, Dr. Miller-Rinaldi gained valuable insight and first-hand education from top experts on the signs of cardiac health issues as they relate to your dental health. Is there a connection? Learn more on the blog.

An Egg-cellent Experiment

For Children’s Dental Health Month, we conducted a 14-day “egg experiment” at Relaxation Dentistry. Typically I would conduct the experiment in a grade school classroom so children can see how various beverages affect their teeth enamel. In this experiment, the egg shell represents tooth enamel.

What is Oil Pulling?

The history of oil pulling dates back over 3000 years. Before modern medicine, elders in India developed Ayurveda, a form of mind-body health system. The basic tenet of Ayurveda is that when balanced, your body has amazing powers to heal itself. One of the practices of Ayurveda is oil pulling. Oil pulling is swishing and […]

Why You Should FLOSS Every Day!

Importance of Flossing We think this is a great read for everyone! CLICK on the article below to read more about why Dr. Ruoho thinks flossing is a MUST! http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/06/22/importance-of-flossing.aspx

Do You Floss Like A Boss?

Flossing is one of the most difficult things to get people to do but it is one of the more effective ways at preventing disease. In 2013, The American Dental Association (ADA) reported that 52% of men and 45% of women between the ages of 35-44 were diagnosed with gingivitis (gum disease). Gum disease begins […]