Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Most people have had the sensation of a dry mouth in the past. Whether it be because you are thirsty or you have just woken up having that dry feeling in your mouth is not uncommon. However, having a 

TMJ- Ouch! Invite Health can Help

TMJ- Ouch! Invite Health can Help

TMJ Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND No conversation about oral health would be complete without talking about TMJ disease or temporomandibular joint disorder. In simple terms, this is TMJ pain. While you may have heard people say that they have TMJ pain do you really know 

Homemade Toothpaste from Invite Health

Homemade Toothpaste from Invite Health

Homemade Toothpaste from Invite Health Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Toothpaste is an interesting topic because to be frank everyone has their favorite brand. Which brand do I think is best? The one you will use! If you like strong peppermint that is great. But if 

Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis

Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis

Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Both gingivitis and periodontal disease are conditions in the mouth that involve an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria. But just how are these 2 conditions related? What are the symptoms you may experience? How do you even develop 

Introduction to Dental Health

Introduction to Dental Health

Introduction to Dental Health Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Dental health may not seem like a topic that would come up in an Invite health blog series but here we are talking about dental health! Dental health, or in other words oral health, does not just 

Mucositis

Mucositis

Mucositis Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Cancer treatment can affect our digestion. One common side effect is called mucositis.  What is mucositis you ask? Basically it is inflammation of your mouth and digestive system. (1)  This occurs because cancer therapies are designed to attack any