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Many rinses are marketed as “kills 99.9% of germs” but your mouth isn’t supposed to be sterile. It’s an ecosystem. When that ecosystem gets wiped out too aggressively, it can throw off your oral microbiome  (the community of beneficial and harmful bacteria), potentially contributing to issues like dry mouth, irritation, stubborn bad breath, and gum imbalance . Why Holistic Dentistry Protects Your Oral Microbiome If you’ve ever used mouthwash and felt that zingy “clean” burn,

Your gums require more than just flossing—they need nourishment. Your mouth contains a microbiome, which is a community of bacteria, and your diet influences its composition. Certain bacteria promote health, while others may lead to inflammation and gum issues. Healthy gums start on your plate. Nourish the mouth, support the body, What you eat can influence that balance. Here are simple nutrition habits that can support gum health and help your body maintain a healthier oral

Oral wellness is whole-body wellness. The Tooth/Body Connection: How Oral Wellness Can Support Whole-Body Wellness You may remember the children’s song, “the shin bone’s connected to the knee bone.”  In a similar way, many holistic health traditions view the body as an interconnected system, and the mouth is often considered an important part of overall wellness . Meridians and Energy Pathways (Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective) Thousands of years ago, Traditional Chin