“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...
Sleep is foundational for oral health and total body wellness. However, modern light exposure, especially after dark, can disrupt sleep by suppressing melatonin production. My latest Mouth Health Natters podcast tackles this issue by exploring blue light-blocking...
In our latest Mouth Health Natter Podcast, we had the privilege of featuring a special guest, Dr. Scott Wustenberg, an innovator in the fields of chiropractic neurology, nutrition, and sleep medicine. Dr. Scott takes a holistic, lifetime approach to wellness, focusing...
Did you know that a night of sleep deprivation can lead to alterations in the genes responsible for controlling the biological clocks found in cells throughout our bodies? Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and previous scientific studies...
Mostly we associate a double chin, sagging jaws, wrinkles and thinning lips with ageing. As a result, many people turn to excessive cosmetics applications or procedures like dermal fillers, Botox, or surgical facelifts to achieve a more youthful appearance. No...
There has always been much debate on the benefits of coconut oil. It has previously been thought of as a “bad fat” as it contains saturated fatty acids. However, several studies have shown that natural sources of saturated fats are not only not...
Hi, I’m Dr David Cowhig, founder of Dental Wellness. And we’re talking today about the Dental Wellness Week, which introduces the Oral Fitness Plan, which makes you really think about how your dentist should be a major part of your health program for...
Hi, I’m Dr David Cowhig, founder of Dental Wellness. We’re going through the Dental Wellness week and talking about the oral fitness plan. And we’re up to the letter E. The letter E refers to ENT, which is ear, nose, and throat. Now you may think...
According to a recent survey in the US, dentists have seen an apparent rise in stress-related oral health conditions during the pandemic. In general, stress is perceived very differently from person to person. Not every trigger leads to the same reaction in everyone....
