Dallas Functional Dentistry

The mouth and body do not work in isolation. The body’s nitric oxide production is a clear example of that. It is a vascular messenger and regulator of circulation. A driver of healing, oxygen delivery, immune response, and regeneration. And part of its production lives in the mouth. Your oral microbiome participates in cardiovascular function. Your breathing patterns shape your biology. Your daily hygiene choices can either support or suppress one of the body’s most important healing pathways. Support nitric oxide production by not using harsh mouthwash, ensure nasal breathing instead of mouth breathing, and by eating a nitrate rich diet of leafy greens 🥬 and beets 🫜