Visiting your dentist can feel scary, but would you want to go more if you knew that your dentist could help prevent heart disease? You read that right. Oral health possesses strong connections to the health of the body as a whole, and a recent study has even identified oral …
Are You Seeking a Natural Treatment for Bleeding Gums? Kelowna Dentist explains
Are you tired of bleeding gums? Do you want a natural treatment without all those nasty side-effects? Are you ready to be treated by a dentist who is non-judgmental and caring? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to do something different. Kick that constant iron …
Do You Have Difficulty Swallowing? It May Be Related to TMJ Disorder
Do you ever have a hard time swallowing? Difficulty swallowing can be caused by a number of issues, one of which is TMJ disorder. Many of the patients who visit Dr. Palmer’s office complain not only of jaw pain and headaches but also the inability to swallow with ease, also …
TN vs. TMJ Disorder: What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia and How Is It Treated?
Do you notice that your face hurts on a regular basis? Or, maybe your jaw hurts constantly and has been for a few months? You might assume you have trigeminal neuralgia or TN. After all, facial muscle pain is a major symptom of this disorder. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only …
Is Oil Pulling Good for You? Why Try This Natural Dental Care Technique?
All-natural dental practices, like oil pulling, are all the rage right now. You might be wondering, though, just how safe and effective these dental homecare techniques really are. Is oil pulling good for you? Does it play a helpful role in biological dentistry? Read on to find out what your …
How We Can Treat Sleep Apnea Naturally with a Physiological Approach
CPAP machines have been useful for many sleep apnea patients, but not all of them. For many people, trying to treat their condition this way misses the mark in two ways. First, they are provided with a machine that is often uncomfortable and doesn’t always provide the results they want. …
West Kelowna Dentist Now Offers Ozone Therapy: Benefits of Biological Dentistry
Your West Kelowna dentist, Dr. Shauna Palmer, is happy to announce that this office is now certified in and implementing ozone therapy! The top priority of this dental team is you, the patient, which is why treatments such as ozone therapy are utilized. The best way to keep your teeth …
Is Teeth Whitening Safe? Kelowna Dentist Explains
Teeth can become stained for a variety of reasons. This can be surface stains due to coffee or smoking, or deeper discoloration that comes with age and genetics. If you’re finding that you want to whiten your smile, you may be worried about the safety of the procedure. So, is …
Signs of Mercury Toxicity – West Kelowna dentist explains
Living in an industrial world, we are exposed to many environmental pollutants and harmful chemicals on a daily basis. They can be present anywhere from the air we breathe to the food we eat. While mercury is a naturally occurring element, industrialization has increased the additional risk of the chemical …
All-Natural Treatment for Tinnitus: Start by Treating TMJ Disorder First
Do you deal with occasional – or even constant – ringing in your ears? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people suffer with this condition, called tinnitus. It can be one of the most annoying conditions you’ll ever have to deal with – and finding a natural treatment for …