by Cass Nelson-Dooley, M.S. | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog
What makes a good toothpaste? We put toothpaste in our mouths every day, but what is in there? Is it safe? Does it really improve our oral health? It may be surprising that not everything found in traditional toothpastes are safe for our mouths. Some toothpaste...
by Cass Nelson-Dooley, M.S. | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog
Americans are investing in their health more now than ever before. Globally, the dietary supplement market has grown from $115 billion to $151 billion in sales each year. We are using vitamins, protein powders, probiotics, fish oil, and more to support our...
by Cass Nelson-Dooley, M.S. | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog
Few of us think much about the health of our mouth lining unless our gums are swollen and red or if we have mouth pain. But the tissue lining your gums and the inside of your mouth is vitally important to keeping you safe from heart disease, joint pain, and brain...
by Cass Nelson-Dooley, M.S. | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog
Contrary to what you might have heard about strep throat or even strep pneumonia, there are some very beneficial Streptococcus bacteria living in your mouth. They’ve been there since you were an infant and they are critical for keeping your mouth healthy. In fact, my...
by Cass Nelson-Dooley, M.S. | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog
Violent crimes, suicides, and mental health problems are on the rise.1-4 They take over the headlines and dominate conversations. They might affect us directly, or our loved ones. Are these social problems something that we just put up with or can we change them?...
by Cass Nelson-Dooley, M.S. | May 25, 2022 | Blog
In people with celiac disease, eating gluten can wreak havoc on oral health. In fact, eighty-five percent of people with celiac disease have problems with their tooth enamel. And mouth symptoms from eating gluten- especially discolored teeth and canker sores- can be...