Fremont Natural Dentistry

06/16/2026

"The mouth mirrors what is happening systemically, and once we can recognize these clues, we begin a whole new approach to dental wellness."

That approach is biological.

Learn more about the oral terrain:

Discover why the “oral terrain” may be the missing link in periodontal prevention and healing, and how hygienists can elevate whole-body care.

06/11/2026

The world's largest review of ultra-processed foods, involving 43 researchers and 104 long-term studies, found associations between UPF consumption and negative health outcomes across multiple organ systems. The authors mention that the research has limitations and that more long-term clinical trials are needed.
One reason this matters for oral health: many ultra-processed foods are also highly refined carbohydrate foods. Those carbohydrates feed acid-producing bacteria, contribute to enamel breakdown, and can disrupt the balance of the oral microbiome.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/5e7hd97e

06/09/2026

Your mouth and your mind are in constant conversation. Research confirms that mental health conditions can drive declining oral health, and unaddressed dental problems can deepen anxiety and depression.

It's all the same person.

Read more here: https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2025/09/yes-your-oral-health-and-mental-health-are-connected

Your mental health affects your oral health—and vice versa. Discover how integrated care at Huntsman Mental Health Institute is transforming lives by treating both smiles and struggles together.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Most microbiome research has spent years focused on the gut, but scientists are now calling the oral-gut connection “a forgotten interaction.” What happens in the mouth can influence the gut, and the health of the gut can affect the mouth in return.

Research seems to increasingly point toward a network of interconnected systems rather than a one-way relationship. The mouth and gut are constantly communicating in ways we're only beginning to understand.

More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2bedyfhe

05/28/2026

A 2026 animal study found that high fluoride exposure affected bone calcification and mineral balance in laying hens over time.

Researchers still don’t know whether findings like these translate to human health outcomes. While this was an animal study and not a human clinical trial, it adds to the broader conversation around how environmental exposures may influence overall health

Read the full study here: https://bit.ly/3PUgyfS

05/26/2026

Many people live with chronic headaches without ever considering the role their jaw, bite, or nighttime clenching may be playing.
The body is connected in ways we’re still learning more about every day. Sometimes relief starts with asking better questions.

05/19/2026

How ***not*** to stay well-hydrated...

https://www.facebook.com/reel/3381295768667317

water = one of the foundations if good oral-systemic health : https://fremontnaturaldentistry.com/foundations-of-good-oral-systemic-health-water/

05/12/2026

It seems hydrogen water is becoming A Thing in the ever-expanding world of "functional beverages."

But pure hydrogen water has been a thing in our office for some years now. Recently on our blog, we looked at some of the latest research on how hydrogen water can support good oral health: https://fremontnaturaldentistry.com/hydrogen-water-is-getting-trendy-what-that-means-for-your-oral-health/

05/06/2026

When it comes to dental implants there are so many reasons to choose ceramic over titanium.

Dr. Gerry Curatola