At Mountain Wellness Dentistry, we are pleased to take a holistic approach to providing your dental treatments. Your treatment plan is designed to be biocompatible, working with your body to promote better oral and overall health. Are you aware of the benefits of oral probiotics? Oral probiotics, also known as probiotics for oral health, can offer several benefits. Here are... read more »

Mouth breathing, as opposed to breathing through the nose, can lead to a variety of potential hazards and health issues. While occasional mouth breathing is normal, chronic and habitual mouth breathing can have negative consequences. Here are some hazards associated with mouth breathing: -Dry Mouth: Breathing through the mouth can lead to reduced saliva production, resulting in dry mouth. Saliva... read more »

Nasal breathing, as opposed to mouth breathing, has numerous benefits for overall health and well-being. Here are some of the main benefits of nasal breathing that you can look forward to: Improved oxygenation: The nose is designed to filter, warm and humidify the air we breathe in, which helps to increase the amount of oxygen that is absorbed into the... read more »

Oil pulling is a traditional medicine practice which originated in ancient India - dating as far back as 3,000-5,000 years ago. It was believed that oil pulling not only aided the oral cavity but was a way to align the “dosha” or the three energies that define one’s mental, physical, and  emotional well being. Any misalignment in the “dosha” due... read more »

Here at Mountain Wellness Dentistry, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »