Did you know an infection in your sinuses can affect your teeth? Our entire body is interconnected, with no exclusion of any body part. Sinuses are located near your mouth, so when it becomes infected, the resulting pressure causes pain in the upper teeth. But how to know if you have sinus tooth pain or […]
Imagine going to sleep after a long day, looking forward to a deep slumber – but it ends with you waking up gasping for breath. It can be pretty spine-chilling to catch your breath during sleep as if you’re choking. But what could be the reason? When you wake up with a gasp, it could […]
Many individuals do not realize that the disorder they are suffering from might run in their family. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, there’s a possibility that it was passed down. The belief that there exists a connection between mouth and body is well-founded; sleep apnea is known to […]
“I need another vacation to recover from this vacation!” Does that sound familiar? Or how about, “I’m on vacation, so I’m going to indulge, then diet after I get home”? What’s the point of going on vacation: to harm – or to restore – yourself? Is it possible to make wellness fun? I decided to […]
A quiet revolution is starting in medicine and dentistry: Chronic pain, fatigue, and overall health can be improved without drugs. Oral sleep appliances can activate stem cells around natural tooth roots to widen both the jaws and the airway, as I describe in Six-Foot Tiger, Three-Foot Cage and Early Sirens. “What you write in your […]
Welcome to our latest seminar: Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Teeth Grinding, Pain & Fatigue: Root Causes and Holistic Mouth Solutions When: Sunday October 23, 1-3 pm Where: Whole Health Dental Center located at 7635 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 Registration: this lecture is free of charge, but registration is required due to limited seating Dr. […]
Got chapped lips, dry mouth, inflamed gum, bloating, snoring, bad breath, anxiety, and/or sleep apnea? Habitual Mouth Breathing (HMB) may be the culprit, and Buteyko Breathing can help. HMB is an unhealthy habit with many oral-systemic side effects. In children, HMB can lead to undesirable cranio-facial changes, narrowed jaws, crowded teeth, long face, weak chin, […]
Nose breathing is basic to natural health, while habitual mouth breathing (HMO) can contribute to cavities, bleeding gums, narrow jaws, crowded teeth, less attractive face, snoring, aging faster, and more — see over-breathing next. Are the lips of your child apart when she/he is sitting quietly? Are they dry and chapped? These small signs can […]
A special segment of Dr. Liao’s upcoming book is now available and we are very excited to share it with you all! The Holistic Mouth For Total Health – Mind-Body-Mouth Connections and Whole Health Solutions The mouth is a major source of what ails Americans today: fatigue, pain, obesity, inflammation, diabetes, sweet tooth, snoring, sleep […]