Sage Dental Wellness

03/12/2026

When it comes to placing a dental implant, the industry standard has always been to wait three to six months for healing and infection control. Now we are seeing studies that support focusing on the needs of the individual patient. Which, as a biological dentist, we can totally get behind!
In some cases, biocompatible, ceramic implants can be placed immediately after extraction. Treated with ozone and PRF, they can do very well. But in other situations the jawbone might need some nutritional rebuilding, or time to heal so it can sustain the implant for years to come. The real "art," as the article puts it, truly lies in the doctor/patient relationship - taking the time to truly understand each person's unique health history, biology, and goals. https://www.drbicuspid.com/clinical/implants/article/15818012/what-dentists-can-expect-from-future-dental-implant-placement

03/10/2026

Waiting 30 to 60 minutes after eating or drinking something acidic is a good idea to prevent erosion.

03/05/2026

You may have heard that you can ‘regrow’ dental enamel. As much as we would love that to be true, we’ve seen patients delay treatment because they’ve heard that teeth can repair themselves, only to have to get a full crown instead of a simple filling because the decay process didn’t stop completely. We’ve also heard from parents who thought their child’s cavity was cured after a decayed tooth had stopped hurting, only to be told that the infection had actually made it all the way into the pulp.
Follow the link to learn more about what can happen when decay is left untreated - and why early treatment is always the better choice.
https://sagedentalwellness.com/what-to-know-about-healing-cavities-naturally/

03/04/2026

Stop for a sec and check your posture.
Is it resting gently against the roof of your mouth? Is it just behind your front teeth? If not, say the letter ‘N’.
The position your tongue will make is the correct resting spot.
If that's not where your tongue naturally rests when you're not eating or sleeping, you might not be getting enough oxygen at night.

02/27/2026

“This study adds to growing evidence that oral health is deeply connected to brain health, and that protecting one's chewing ability may be a simple but powerful strategy for preserving cognitive function later in life.”
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-tooth-loss-protein-intake-memory.html

02/25/2026

For those concerned about from -rays, here is a great explanation of how much you’re actually getting when you see the dentist.

02/13/2026

02/11/2026

Healing happens here.

02/06/2026

Remember, your oral microbiome is interconnected with your gut microbiome!

02/04/2026

A diet full of ultra-processed foods can also wreak havoc on your mouth!

01/23/2026

You’ve probably heard a lot about the gut microbiome in the last few years, but have you heard much about the microbiome in your mouth?
It’s a complex environment, and its inhabitants, whether they are friend or foe, tend to find ways into other parts of your body where they can contribute to other chronic health issues.
Check out the link in the comments to learn more!

01/22/2026

If you think you or your baby might have a tongue tie, call us at 541-636-2936 to schedule an assessment.