Many people who turn toward holistic care are not rejecting dentistry. They are stepping away from fear, pressure, and treatments that never felt fully explained. They want to care for their bodies in a gentler, more intentional way. They pay closer attention to diet, stress, sleep, and daily habits. They choose approaches that support the body rather than override it. And as that awareness grows, a natural question follows. If I am already caring for my mouth holistically at

I’ve had this conversation thousands of times. A patient sits back in the chair and says, “But I floss every day.” And I believe them. After forty years in dentistry, I can tell you this with confidence: most people who are warned about plaque pockets are not careless. They’re usually doing exactly what they were told to do. Brushing. Flossing. Turning up for cleanings. So why does the same warning keep coming up? Because plaque pockets are not a surface problem , and floss i

If flossing hurts your gums, this matters. If your gums bleed every time you try to clean between your teeth, it matters even more. Many people start flossing with good intentions. Then it hurts. Then it bleeds. Then they stop. After that comes guilt. And finally, avoidance. That cycle can run for years. The things I notice over the 40 years, based on decades of real clinical and holistic gum care: Pain is not proof that you’re cleaning well. It’s a warning sign. And sensitiv

If string floss hurts your gums or makes them bleed, you are not alone. In my clinic, this is one of the most common complaints I hear. Many people have been told that “a bit of bleeding is normal” when you floss. But in most cases, that is not true. Persistent bleeding is a sign that something in the mouth or body is not happy. In this post I will answer this question from my own clinical experience of over 40 years in dentistry and holistic oral health. I will walk through:

Have you ever wondered how holistic dentists clean teeth naturally? In Surrey  and West Horsley , more people are choosing this gentle approach. Holistic dentists don’t just focus on removing plaque or polishing your smile. They look at how your mouth connects with your whole body. Instead of harsh tools and strong chemicals, they use softer methods that calm your gums and protect your natural balance. It’s not just a dental clean it’s a caring, mindful experience that leave

When was the last time you really paused to think about your smile? Not just a quick glance in the mirror before heading out, but truly noticing how your mouth feels, how your breath smells, or how confidently you laugh in front of others. For many of us in the UK, brushing our teeth is something we do almost unconsciously rushing through it in the morning while thinking about the day ahead, or giving it a tired half-effort before bed. But here’s the truth: oral hygiene is