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Wellness

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12 articlesUpdated Apr 2026

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The oral microbiome and gut health — what your dentist should know

Why recurring gum problems often need nutritional intervention, not just better brushing. Co-written with Nicoletta Peloni, nutritional therapist.

Dr Vishal Patel

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Turmeric root, a small copper tongue scraper and a bowl of sesame oil on a stone surface

An Ayurvedic perspective on oral inflammation

The 2000-year-old traditional view on recurring gum problems, ulcers and inflammation — and how it complements modern dentistry. By Dr Reena Sohal.

Dr Reena Sohal

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A woman sitting with a hand on her chest taking a slow breath, eyes closed, soft light

Breathing pattern disorders and the jaw

Mouth-breathing changes facial development, jaw posture and dental wear. The dental perspective on breathing pattern disorders.

Dr Vishal Patel

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A woman lying on a mat with one hand on her jaw and one on her belly, calm studio

The somatic approach to TMJ tension

Body-psychodynamic work for the jaw tension that splints alone cannot reach. By Laura-Maria Schober, Positive Psychology coach with somatic training.

Laura-Maria Schober

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A man at a laptop pausing with his hand at his jaw, evening desk light

Jaw clenching and stress — an integrative approach

Why a night guard alone often is not enough for chronic clenching, and how somatic work alongside dental care changes outcomes. Dr Vishal Patel and team.

Dr Vishal Patel

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Three patients, three paths — TMJ recovery in practice

Three anonymised TMJ case sketches showing how integrative dental + body-mind treatment changes outcomes. Composite cases, real clinical reasoning.

Dr Vishal Patel

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A woman talking with a clinician in a calm consultation room, both seated, natural light

Your dentist should know about your stress

Why chronic stress drives inflammation, bruxism and avoidant dental behaviour — and why your dentist should be asking about it.

Dr Vishal Patel

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A simple anatomical model of the head and jaw on a desk beside an open notebook

The tooth-body connection, explained

Why gum inflammation connects to your gut, jaw clenching to your nervous system, and your smile to your identity. Whole-health dentistry, explained.

Dr Vishal Patel

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A clinician taking notes on a clipboard while a patient talks, calm lounge

The whole-health assessment — what we ask and why

Why your first consultation at Dental Wellness London includes questions other dental practices don't ask — and how the answers inform better treatment.

Dr Vishal Patel

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A sleeping child with mouth slightly open, soft night light in a bedroom

Mouth breathing in children — when to watch, and when to act

Mouth breathing in children — a UK dentist's honest guide for parents on when to watch, when to act, and the signs worth taking to a professional.

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A roll of soft paper tape on a bedside table beside a glass of water, dim evening light

Mouth taping for sleep — does it work, and is it safe?

Mouth taping for sleep — does it work, and is it safe? A London dentist's honest, evidence-led look, including when taping is genuinely dangerous.

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A man breathing in calmly through his nose, eyes closed, on a balcony at morning

How to stop mouth breathing as an adult — what actually works

How to stop mouth breathing as an adult — a dentist's honest, step-by-step guide: rule out the cause first, then retrain the habit safely.

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Mouth breathing vs nose breathing — why the way you breathe matters

Mouth breathing vs nose breathing — a London dentist's evidence-led comparison. What the nose does, what habitual mouth breathing costs, and when to act.

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A woman practising a facial exercise in front of a bathroom mirror

Tongue posture exercises for adults — what actually helps, and what the evidence supports

Tongue posture exercises for adults — a dentist's honest, practical routine for airway function, bite stability and muscle tone, with realistic timelines.

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Mewing results — what to expect, and what the evidence actually supports

Mewing results — what to expect, from a dentist. Realistic timelines, the age distinction that changes everything, and what is worth training for.

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Mewing before and after — what realistic adult results actually look like

Mewing before and after — what realistic adult results actually look like, an honest dentist's read on the photos, timelines and how to spot a fake.

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A young man looking thoughtfully at his jawline in a mirror

Does mewing actually work? An honest dentist's evidence-based verdict

Does mewing actually work? An honest, evidence-based dentist's verdict on tongue posture, the real science, and why the before-and-afters overpromise.

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A nervous patient relaxing in a calm clinic lounge holding a cup of tea

Holistic dental care for anxiety patients — a calmer, whole-person approach

Holistic dental care for anxiety patients — a calmer, whole-person approach to dental fear. What genuinely helps, and where dentistry ends.

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A patient holding a small notebook with questions in a calm waiting lounge

Questions to ask a holistic dentist — a practical first-visit checklist

Questions to ask a holistic dentist — a practical first-visit checklist for choosing credible, GDC-registered integrative dental care.

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Holistic dentist vs biological dentist — what's the actual difference?

Holistic dentist vs biological dentist — what's the actual difference? An honest, GDC-registered dentist's comparison of two overlapping terms.

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What is a holistic dentist? — an honest guide from a registered dentist

What is a holistic dentist? An honest, GDC-registered dentist's guide to what holistic dentistry really means — and where the evidence stops.

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A woman sitting cross-legged with hands on her belly, eyes closed, calm studio

What is somatic therapy? A clinician's guide

Somatic therapy works with the body's nervous-system patterns. Who it helps, the main modalities, the evidence and how it fits with talk therapy.

Laura-Maria Schober

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Herbal tea, a soft blanket and a plant on a stool in calm morning light

Vagus Nerve Exercises: What the Evidence Supports, What It Doesn't, and Why Your Jaw Is Part of the Story

Vagus nerve exercises — slow breathing, humming, gargling, a cool face splash — what the evidence supports, and why the jaw is part of the story.

Laura-Maria Schober

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A woman working at a desk with her jaw tense and hand at her cheek

Unconsciously Clenching Your Jaw — Why It Happens and What Actually Helps

Clenching your jaw without realising? A dentist-led guide to the drivers — stress, nervous system, sleep, bite — and what helps.

Laura-Maria Schober

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A woman resting her head back on a sofa with eyes closed, calm evening light

Nervous System Dysregulation: Signs, Causes, How to Regulate

What nervous system dysregulation is, the signs to look for, and evidence-based ways to regulate — explained by an integrative London wellness clinic.

Laura-Maria Schober

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A woman walking barefoot on grass in morning light

How to Regulate Your Nervous System: Daily Practices That Actually Work

Regulate your nervous system by signalling safety through breath, body and connection — slow exhales, gentle movement, nature, warmth, humming.

Laura-Maria Schober

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Wellness

The oral microbiome and gut health — what your dentist should know

An Ayurvedic perspective on oral inflammation

Breathing pattern disorders and the jaw

The somatic approach to TMJ tension

Jaw clenching and stress — an integrative approach

Three patients, three paths — TMJ recovery in practice

Your dentist should know about your stress

The tooth-body connection, explained

The whole-health assessment — what we ask and why

Mouth breathing in children — when to watch, and when to act

Mouth taping for sleep — does it work, and is it safe?

How to stop mouth breathing as an adult — what actually works

Mouth breathing vs nose breathing — why the way you breathe matters

Tongue posture exercises for adults — what actually helps, and what the evidence supports

Mewing results — what to expect, and what the evidence actually supports

Mewing before and after — what realistic adult results actually look like

Does mewing actually work? An honest dentist's evidence-based verdict

Holistic dental care for anxiety patients — a calmer, whole-person approach

Questions to ask a holistic dentist — a practical first-visit checklist

Holistic dentist vs biological dentist — what's the actual difference?

What is a holistic dentist? — an honest guide from a registered dentist

What is somatic therapy? A clinician's guide

Vagus Nerve Exercises: What the Evidence Supports, What It Doesn't, and Why Your Jaw Is Part of the Story

Unconsciously Clenching Your Jaw — Why It Happens and What Actually Helps

Nervous System Dysregulation: Signs, Causes, How to Regulate

How to Regulate Your Nervous System: Daily Practices That Actually Work

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