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Gum disease and inflammation: which comes first?
We’ve known for a while that gum disease and the body’s inflammation tend to keep company — the worse the gums, the higher the inflammatory markers in the blood. What’s only now coming into focus is something more surprising: which one is setting the pace? New research…
Why the Way You Breathe Is Quietly Shaping Your Teeth
“Do you breathe through your mouth at night?” It is not the question most patients expect from their dentist. But for Dr David Cowhig, it is often the most revealing one, particularly when worn front teeth, gum disease, or unexplained decay are sitting in the chair in front of him.
When “The Tooth Is Saved” Isn’t the Whole Story
Most people who’ve had a root canal treatment naturally assume the tooth is fixed — the infection dealt with, the problem behind them. That’s a reasonable assumption. Why else would someone go through the procedure? Yet a growing number of dentists are recognising
The Hidden Impact of Silent Jaw Infections: A Personal Case Study
Many people believe that once a tooth is gone, the area is no longer a health concern. However, my own experience reveals a different reality. I recently had surgery to address two significant infections sitting deep in my jawbone where teeth had been removed—one nearly 20 years ago and the other in 2018.
The Food Pyramid Flip Is Good News for Oral Health
Did you know that, for over 30 years, official dietary advice was based on something called the “Food Pyramid”? From nutrition schools to dietitians to the layout of your local supermarket, this single diagram shaped how entire generations thought about eating. Grains at the wide base.
Tooth Meridians: Mapping the Mouth–Body Connection
Genetic traces of mouth bacteria have been detected in arterial plaques, joint fluid and even brain tissue in people with heart disease, arthritis and Alzheimer’s. At the same time, traditional medicine systems have long described organised pathways of connection…
The Hidden Link Between How We Breathe and Our Oral Health
Have you ever noticed how a blocked nose changes everything? Within hours, your mouth feels dry, your breath turns stale, and your throat becomes scratchy. Now imagine that discomfort stretching across months or years. For many adults living with nasal congestion or…
From Teeth to Total Wellbeing — How It’s All Connected
What if better energy, calmer sleep, and clearer thinking began with your mouth? It’s easy to forget that this small space is where breathing, digestion, and communication all start. In the Shift Your Consciousness podcast, Dr David Cowhig shares what decades of experience…
Ozonated Glycerin: Gentle, Effective Dental Healing
Think oxygen, but smarter: ozonated glycerin transforms ozone’s fleeting nature into a pleasant, shelf-stable, blendable medium that controls harmful microbes while gently cueing tissues to heal—a hormetic nudge—without chlorhexidine’s staining downside. It’s oxygen intelligence in a jar—dependable for…