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02/18/2026

Your mouth isn’t separate from your body.

Certain ingredients that have been used in oral care products have raised concerns in scientific discussions around endocrine disruption > meaning they may interfere with hormone signaling in the body.

Why does that matter?

Because hormones regulate:
• Inflammation
• Immune response
• Metabolism
• Reproductive health
• Even oral tissue healing

We don’t talk enough about what you’re absorbing twice a day through oral mucosa.

Your gums are highly vascular. That means ingredients don’t just “sit on your teeth.”

This isn’t fear-based.
It’s awareness-based.

I always tell my patients:
If you’re optimizing your diet, skincare, and overall health then your oral care products should align too.

Healthy mouth. Healthy hormones. Healthy body.

One common endocrine disrupter in toothpastes is
Triclosan

Now go look up toothpastes that have this in it.

02/14/2026

🩷If you love them… tell them. Or just send them this

Chronic bad breath isn’t just “morning breath.”
It’s usually a sign of something going on beneath the surface.

Here’s what I check for when a patient mentions halitosis:

• Gum disease (most common cause)
• Bacteria trapped under tartar
• Cavities holding odor-causing bacteria
• Dry mouth (low saliva = more odor)
• Tonsil stones
• Acid reflux
• Mouth breathing or sleep apnea
• Smoking or va**ng
• Certain medications

Here’s the part no one talks about:

Bad breath is often one of the FIRST signs of gum disease — and gum disease doesn’t hurt until it’s advanced.

So staying quiet doesn’t protect feelings.
It delays treatment.

Most causes are completely treatable once we identify them.

02/08/2026

There’s a reason for everything planned for you. Find the Root cause of WHY.

02/05/2026

Take a look in your mouth. If there’s a “weird spot” look into it! This short screening can save your life

Many people don’t realize this, but dentists are often the first to notice signs of sleep apnea.Airway anatomy, tooth we...
02/02/2026

Many people don’t realize this, but dentists are often the first to notice signs of sleep apnea.
Airway anatomy, tooth wear, tongue posture, jaw position, and chronic fatigue patterns all show up in the dental chair long before a diagnosis is made.

Dentists can help screen for sleep-disordered breathing, refer for sleep studies, and when appropriate provide oral sleep appliances that support better nighttime breathing.

If you’re waking up exhausted, foggy, or with a racing heart, it may be worth looking beyond “just bad sleep.”
Better breathing at night can change everything.

01/27/2026

We're excited to share that we've been nominated for
Virginia Living's Best of Virginia 2026
Best Dental Office If you love our team and the care you receive,
we'd be so grateful for your vote!
Voting is open now, but the deadline is January 31st, so don't wait. Every vote truly means the world to us and
helps support our amazing team.

01/27/2026

We will be open 9:30am-4pm today
Tuesday 1/27

01/23/2026

What year were you born in? 🦕

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250 N. Washington Highway Suite A&B
Ashland, VA
23005

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

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