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Get your free guide and discover 5 surprising things that can lead to tooth sensitivity!

While it is pretty normal to have some tooth sensitivity when biting into a popsicle (eek), it is not normal for sensitivity to affect your day to day life.

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𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹?⁣
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Honestly, no one wants to be told to floss more!⁣
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Especially if you have been doing your very best and now you feel it’s just not enough.⁣
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And really, flossing more is not going to help!⁣
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𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵, 𝗴𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵!⁣
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I work with my clients to figure out what really is going on in their mouth and why they are not getting the results they want.⁣
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𝗜𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗮.⁣
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𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙖 𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪.⁣
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Once we figure that out, then we come up with a plan that will work.⁣
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And tada! RESULT!⁣
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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁!⁣

Big goal - Improve oral health in 2023? The first

Big goal - Improve oral health in 2023?

The first step is deciding it is time to take control of your oral health and reduce your tooth, gum and jaw pain woes…

The next and perhaps the most challenging part is knowing the steps to take to make that happen.

And if you have been suffering with the health of your mouth for any length of time you will know that the traditional recommendations we have been told time after time don’t work for everyone!

That is why I am starting 2023 off with a bang and later this month will be hosting a free workshop that will help break down the steps for you!

I’m loading a ton of information into this workshop so to be honest I have still not decided if this will be a one day workshop or something that I will break up into a few days.

In the meantime, I invite you to get yourself on the waitlist so you will be first to know all the details!

Sign up here…https://p.bttr.to/3H29IOk

Do You Do Any of These Oral Health Saboteurs? I

Do You Do Any of These Oral Health Saboteurs?

I know it seems like I harp a lot about the same things BUT…

The reality is it is usually the most simple things that my clients are doing that are leading to them getting results that they DON’T want in their lives.

You may be thinking “Yes Heather” I know, I know, I know I am supposed to be drinking enough water but it CAN’T be the reason I am still experiencing sensitivity or pain!

Well…I’m here to tell you that you should never underestimate these basics.

Drinking all your water…

Helps keep your saliva healthy
Helps reduce inflammation
Helps keep the oral microbiome happy

Which all leads to better oral health!

The same thing goes for eating pro-inflammatory foods and not recognizing sources of sugar.

You may think that they are not a big deal but they are the very things that can really impact your goal of improving your oral health indefinitely.

So before you go looking for a more complicated solution…commit to avoiding these mistakes.

Tell me in the comments which of these mistakes you continue to struggle with and I will reach out with some tips to help you.

Knowledge is Freedom Emily lived for so many year

Knowledge is Freedom

Emily lived for so many years believing that she was just cursed with weak teeth and gums that would regularly bleed. But now she knows that she has more control over her oral health than she thought and the power to improve the health of her saliva! What surprised her the most was that it had nothing to do with flossing and everything to do with the foods she was eating and the quality of her sleep!

Before she knew this was the solution to keeping her teeth sensitivity and cavity free, Emily was experiencing gut issues and broken sleep on top of dreading her dental appointments because they always seemed to find something that needed to be fixed and of course she would feel guilty for not flossing enough. (She never made the connection and neither did her doctor or dentist.)

Now that Emily has the knowledge she needed to get her tooth and gum problems under control she is able to have more confidence in her smile and she no longer anxiously anticipates her dental care visits! No one has told her to floss more because her gums no longer bleed and she reports to be most surprised with the fact that while she improved the health of her saliva she also is not experiencing the gut and sleep disturbances! Yay!

Having this knowledge has given her freedom from dental anxiety and she loves her smile more than she ever imagined!

What is something you want but your current oral health situation is not allowing you to?

Is your pillow contributing to your oral health pr

Is your pillow contributing to your oral health problems? 🛌

Better question… Do you put more than one pillow under your head?

Propping your head up too much may interfere with your airway and breathing and may result in breathing through your mouth at night.

Dry mouth 🟰 high risk for tooth and gum disease.

Mouth breathing 🟰 higher risk of grinding and clenching

Grinding and clenching 🟰 higher risk for sore jaw and gum recession

Soo use a good pillow or none at all and be sure to breathe through your nose all the time!

Need help with that? I got you 🤗

Tired of taking your kids to the dentist so much?

Tired of taking your kids to the dentist so much?

It’s one thing to go every 6-9 months for preventative care

It’s another thing to have to book additional appointments to fill cavities.

Ya got better things to do with your time and money 💰

Kids and cavities are not a normal part of childhood and should not be treated as such.

If there is decay in the mouth (kids or adults) it is an indication that there is an imbalance of bacteria in the mouth and there are more harmful bacteria floating around in there.

This can be corrected! And it should be!

Not just to save you trips to the dentist but to help prevent this type of bacteria from spreading to the brain, heart, lungs…

Because it does.

Keep the saliva healthy and the mouth bacteria balanced and you won’t have to deal with problems!

If you want to learn more about how to do this please let me know and I can walk you through the steps 🤍

Receding gums? Beyond using a soft toothbrush and

Receding gums?

Beyond using a soft toothbrush and trying to brush more gently

Has anyone ever inquired about how you are sleeping?

Broken sleep, restlessness, insomnia?

Clues to why your gums are receding and definitely should not be ignored!

I can help walk you through more about this and what you should do to help reduce your risks of further recession and need for gum grafts.

Message me or comment below ⬇️

Ready to make 2023 the year you took control of yo

Ready to make 2023 the year you took control of your oral health? 🎉🤍

You can say “so long” to sensitive teeth and reduce the risk of tooth and gum disease!

It is possible to halt the progression of gum recession!

Yes, you can also take the steps to reduce grinding and clenching so that your jaw feels more relaxed and comfortable!

Ya just need to take a different approach and finally stop stressing about flossing more!

How do I know this to be true?

This is what I do!

Near or far, I can help you understand what’s going on in your mouth and the necessary steps to take to improve your oral health.

Message me to see how this could work for you 🤗

Is seeing an independent dental hygienist a good o

Is seeing an independent dental hygienist a good option for you?

First, and I’ll speak for Ontario because that’s what I know, you always have the choice!

Just because you go to a certain dentist it does not mean that you are required to see the dental hygienist associated with them.

Consistency and comfort are so important in the oral health and wellness journey.

Especially if you suffer with tooth, gum or jaw issues it is so important to find that good match!

🤍 Independent dental hygienists are regulated professionals and insurance companies recognize their fee guide as they would a traditional dental office.

🤍 Your dentist should be understanding and know your right to choose your preventative care provider and welcome you back for your yearly (or based of your individual risk factors) dental recare examination.

🤍 Independent dental hygienists as business owners tend to have more freedom and flexibility in their schedule to help prevent you from going overdue due to full schedules or staffing difficulties and also allow for more time for education and empowerment which is key to preventing future potentially costly and painful problems.

Tooth decay, gum disease and even jaw issues are preventable diseases!

It takes more than “just being told to floss more”!

If you have more questions about this please send me a message and be sure to share this to help get the message out ❤️

#independentdentalhygienist #preventativehealth #oralhealthcare #holistichealth #recedinggums #gumdisease #toothsensitivity #dentaldisease

Often what keeps people stuck and unable to improv

Often what keeps people stuck and unable to improve their oral health are outdated and ingrained beliefs.

Yeah, I’m implying that our mind has a lot to do with our teeth, gums and especially TMJ!

Here’s a few…

mouthwash is an important part oral self care 🤔
fluoride is essential for preventing cavities 🤔
Anti-tartar, anti this anti that and don’t forget the whitening toothpaste is key to a healthy mouth 🤔

Hard false on the above 👆❌

Yet, I still hear this as pretty standard recommendations.

And I must say the marketing behind it is pretty impressive that sometimes I’m even tempted!

Here is the mindset shift!

Keep it simple when it comes to your oral self care…minimal ingredients… pretty much the less it claims to do the better!

Skip the mouthwash…

And as for the fluoride… I won’t touch that topic in this post but for now again…reach for the paste with the least ingredients.

All too often I see people suffering due to the irritation of the products they are using and think are helping.

And the belief that the products used are the answer without considering the other things that greatly affect oral health.

✅ healthy breathing
✅ adequate nutrition
✅ proper hydration
✅ stress resilience
✅ quality sleep

Those are the topics that really need to be addressed for a lifetime of happy and healthy smiles.

Unfortunately this stuff is not not as common knowledge as I think it should be! So I created a few resources to help people start to apply it for their own individual needs so they can get rid of their symptoms and help prevent future problems.

If you want more info and look into what may be a good fit for you please send me a message.

What does your tongue 👅 say about your health?

What does your tongue 👅 say about your health?

The state of the mouth can give many clues to the state of your body so if you are struggling with any health issues a good place to look for help is your mouth.

Especially the tongue!

A healthy tongue is…

👅 pink not pale or dark red
👅 consistent pink color
👅 little round taste buds across the entire top surface
👅 not too wet and not too dry
👅 no cracks
👅 light coating of mucous
👅 no teeth marks or shiny parts on the side

Say ahhhh and check out your tongue!

Questions about what you see and how it could be connected to your health let me know!
#oralsystemichealth

I often get asked how I’m able to help people an

I often get asked how I’m able to help people and get great results working with clients even when they live far away.

Simply, I help them fix their spit!

And that can be done 100% virtually!

👉 worried about needing a gum graft?
👉 concerned about progressing gum disease?
👉 self conscious about your breath?
👉 frustrated with your night guard not helping?
👉 wishing for whiter looking teeth?

Improving the health of your saliva is 100% necessary to help…

Time to fix your spit?

Send me a message and we can chat options or hands up in the comments and we will connect ❤️

What does it mean to look 👀 “beyond the floss

What does it mean to look 👀 “beyond the floss”?

Well, we tend to put so much focus on the brushing and the flossing and while that’s important of course it doesn’t do much to address some big issues.

Reducing inflammation and making sure the oral microbiome is balanced is key otherwise say hello to years of suffering and countless extra dental appointments.

My mission is to only have you in the dental chair for continuing care and prevention!

That’s it!

Believe it or not one big way to help is to make sure you have good oral rest posture.

🤍 tongue rests up in the roof of your mouth
🤍 lips together
🤍 teeth gently together or slightly apart

This ⬆️ practice works wonders in helping to prevent tooth, gum and TMJ issues.

I’m happy to see how I can help you if you have more questions 😊

Really??? Ok (but I haven’t even been flossing o

Really??? Ok (but I haven’t even been flossing or brushing more 🤔)

Often people are a bit perplexed when they hear there are no issues in their mouth and they don’t have to come back for 6 months.

So much weight is put on the importance of flossing that people are surprised that they can have a perfect checkup even if they skip a few (or more) days flossing!

What most people do not know is WHY that is possible!

Here it is ⬇️

Most people can get away with slacking in the floss department IF…

➡️ they are eating real, nutritious food (most of the time)
➡️ they sleep 7-9 hours a night, quality sleep
➡️ they don’t sweat the small stuff
➡️ they stay hydrated
➡️ they only breathe through their nose

Yes, cleaning between your teeth is 100% important and so are the other things…beyond the floss 😉

My mission is to help people have these uneventful dental appointments…without nagging about flossing!

Near or far…I’ve got you ❤️

Reach out when you are ready to learn how 🤗

Back to the basics! How many can you check off? Sh

Back to the basics! How many can you check off? Share in the comments 😁

I love these messages 🥰 And I love helping peop

I love these messages 🥰 And I love helping people love their smile 😀

Please don’t stay stuck! It is time to stop str

Please don’t stay stuck!

It is time to stop stressing about flossing habits (or lack thereof) and start connecting your mouth to the rest of your body!

😩 sensitive teeth?
😩 bleeding gums?
😩 receding gums?
😩 cavities?
😩 TMJ pain?

The list above may be common symptoms but must not be categorized as normal!

These are messages from your mouth giving clues to what is happening in your body.

Interested in learning more? Send me a DM 🤍

#holistichealth #functionaldentistry #oralhealthcare #independentdentalhygienist #familyhealth
#improveyourhealth
#wholebodyhealth
#inflammation
#antiinflammatory
#microbiomehealth
#oralmicrobiome #womenshealth #oralsystemicconnection #oralsystemiclink #recedinggums #bleedinggums #sensitiveteeth #cavities #toothgrinding #bruxism

If you tend to get cavities or have bleeding/reced

If you tend to get cavities or have bleeding/receding gums it is safe to say the reason is related to a combination of unhealthy saliva, unbalanced oral microbiome and inflammation.

How to fix that takes a very individualized approach and there is usually not much time at a regular dental appointment to address these issues.

I work with people online to help them understand what their mouth is telling them so that they can start to improve their symptoms and prevent future problems.

No need to switch dental care providers or come sit in my dental chair.

This all can be done virtually!

Ready to stop the struggle of doing your best only to continue to have costly and potentially painful problems?

I have a system in place to make this pretty simple, straightforward and if followed, can help save you time and money at the dentist plus smile more! 😁❤️

Who’s in? 🙌

#oralmicrobiome #salivahealth #systemicinflammation #oralhealth #independentdentalhygienist #holisticoralhealth #holistichealth #functionalhealth #functionaldentistry

The Biggest Misconception That Kept My Clients Stu

The Biggest Misconception That Kept My Clients Stuck

I don’t know who needs to hear this but if you are feeling overwhelmed about the health of your mouth...keep reading.

What I need you to understand is that the tooth and gum issues that you are experiencing are just the symptoms of something much bigger going on beneath the surface.

Symptoms do not exist in isolation.

They are never without cause…

And unless you deal with the actual root cause of dental problems… you will be stuck in a cycle of symptom patching forever.

I say this because one of the biggest misconceptions that kept my clients stuck was this idea that if they just switched toothpastes, flossed more and got the recommended treatment done the tooth or gum problem would go away.

This “solution” didn’t take into account the quality and quantity of the saliva.

This meant that despite all their efforts to patch all the symptoms…they would return and more problems would keep popping up, leaving them feeling like they were back at square one.

It wasn’t until I started looking into the factors affecting the health of the saliva that I was able to achieve more permanent results with my clients.

Does this sound similar to your own story?

What was your biggest misconception about the problem?

#oralhealth #teethandgums #holisticapproach #independentdentalhygienist #dentalhygiene #wholehealth #sensitiveteeth #gumrecession #gumdisease #cavities #dentalcheckup

How many times have you stood in the oral health a

How many times have you stood in the oral health aisle of your local pharmacy with no clue what products to buy?

Having just come from your dental appointment with the not so good news of cavities to fill and receded gums to watch…

Just when you thought your flossing habits had improved…you’re now feeling a bit defeated that your hard work didn’t pay off ☹️

I’m here to say it’s not your fault!

What we are commonly led to believe we need to do actually may be making our tooth and gum problems worse!

Ready to learn more?

Join us online for Holistic Dental Hygiene: The 3 Not So Secret But Overlooked Ways I improved my oral health Without Having to Floss and Brush More.

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#busymoms #oralhealthcare #independentdentalhygienist #teethandgums #holisticoralhealth #holisticwellness #cavities #recedinggums #familyhealth

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