Lotus Dental Wellness Blog
Welcome to Lotus Dental Wellness: Holistic, Functional Dentistry for Whole-Body Health
Holistic dentistry is about more than repairing teeth, it’s about understanding why problems occur and restoring balance in the body. At Lotus Dental Wellness, our functional, whole-body approach focuses on long-term health, harmony, and care designed around you.
A Year of Gratitude at Lotus Dental Wellness
As we reflect on the year behind us, we are deeply grateful for the trust our patients place in us. This past year reminded us that dentistry is about more than teeth, it’s about listening, healing, and honoring the connection between oral health and overall well-being.
Holiday Stress, Sleep, and Your Teeth: What We See This Time of Year
The holiday season often brings more stress and less sleep—and your mouth may be the first place it shows up. From jaw tension and teeth grinding to inflammation and unrestful sleep, learn how stress affects oral health and how a whole-body, biological approach can help restore balance.
The Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Supports Whole-Body Wellness
As Thanksgiving arrives in Lake Oswego, gratitude becomes more than a seasonal theme, it’s a powerful tool for whole-body wellness. At Lotus Dental Wellness, we understand that emotional health directly influences oral health. Learn how practicing gratitude can improve stress levels, sleep, inflammation, and the long-term health of your smile.
Relax and Heal: Understanding Dental Sedation and How to Prepare for a Calm Experience
Dental sedation helps you feel relaxed, calm, and comfortable during your procedure — whether you just need a little help easing anxiety or full sleep sedation for surgery. In this guide from Lotus Dental Wellness, discover the different types of sedation, how each one works, and what to do before your appointment to ensure a smooth, safe, and stress-free experience.
Why Your Mouth Isn’t Separate from Your Body
In this post, Dr. Shepard DeLong, a holistic and biological dentist in Lake Oswego, Oregon, shares why separating medicine and dentistry has caused generations of patients to suffer from preventable chronic inflammation, gum disease, and undiagnosed systemic issues. He explains how modern biological dentistry through ceramic dental implants, ozone therapy, and advanced diagnostic technology helps close the gap between your mouth and your body. The article offers patients practical steps to improve communication between their dentist and doctor, and highlights how Lotus Dental Wellness integrates oral and overall health for truly whole-body wellness.
Staying Healthy Through Seasonal Shifts: Beyond the Basics
As summer shifts to autumn, sickness tends to cycle back into our lives. You’ve heard the basics, wash your hands, rest, eat well, but there’s much more you can do. Learn holistic, lesser-known ways to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and protect your oral and whole-body health this season.
Optimizing Oral Health with Essential Nutrients: A Holistic Dentistry Approach
At Lotus Dental Wellness in Lake Oswego, we go beyond brushing and flossing to support your smile from the inside out. Our latest blog explores the essential dental supplements that promote strong teeth, healthy gums, and faster healing especially after ceramic dental implants or SAFE mercury removal. Learn how nutrients like Vitamin D3, K2, magnesium, and collagen play a vital role in holistic and biological dentistry. Discover whole food sources, healing protocols, and how we combine science with nature to give your oral health a powerful advantage.
The Link Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness: A Holistic Dentist's Perspective
Discover how your oral health is connected to heart disease, brain function, and immune balance. Learn how holistic dentistry and biocompatible materials at Lotus Dental Wellness in Lake Oswego support your total wellness.
How to Prevent Peri-Implantitis with Ceramic Implants and GBT Airflow Cleanings in Lake Oswego
Peri-implantitis is one of the leading causes of dental implant failure but it’s preventable. Learn why ceramic implants and GBT cleanings at Lotus Dental Wellness offer a safer, healthier approach to long-term implant success.
The Hidden Impact of Tongue-Ties on Whole-Body Health
Tongue-ties don’t just affect speech or infants—they can impact your breathing, posture, and even hip mobility. Learn how Dr. Shepard DeLong at Lotus Dental Wellness uses laser technology and myofunctional therapy to release tension and restore whole-body function.
Why Holistic Dentistry Matters | Lotus Dental Wellness in Lake Oswego, OR
Discover the future of dental care at Lotus Dental Wellness in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Led by Dr. Shepard DeLong and Dr. Jeeyoung Han, our practice specializes in holistic dentistry, offering services like ceramic dental implants, SMART-certified mercury removal, ozone therapy, and biocompatible materials testing.
Interviewed by Stephanie Kralevich on Fox12 Good Day Oregon.
Why Dr. Shepard DeLong Supports the Mercury-Free Dentistry Movement
Dr. Shepard DeLong of Lotus Dental Wellness has long stood at the forefront of the mercury-free dentistry movement. From his advanced, biocompatible treatments to co-signing a national letter to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. DeLong is actively shaping the future of holistic dental care—for both patient and planet.
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Lake Oswego Oregon: Holistic Options for a Comfortable Experience
Wisdom teeth don't make you wiser — but they can cause some serious trouble! Discover how Lotus Dental Wellness in Lake Oswego and Portland offers a holistic, whole-body approach to wisdom teeth removal that’s designed for comfort, faster healing, and less anxiety.
Protect Your Health, Not Just Your Smile — April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Early Detection Starts with a Smile—And Could Save Your Life
Oral cancer is often painless and invisible in its early stages, making routine dental visits more important than ever. At Lotus Dental Wellness, every exam includes a gentle but thorough oral cancer screening—because we believe in protecting your whole-body health, not just your teeth.
Learn how our fluoride-free, mercury-free, and metal-free approach, combined with GBT Airflow cleanings and biocompatible materials, makes us your partner in prevention.
Now accepting new patients in Lake Oswego and Portland, Oregon.