Erica Ferrar Healing
Health & wellness COACH & PractiTIoner In Kingston upon Thames
Did You Know....
That I have a 40 year background as a Dental Hygienist, working clinically in practice, supporting patients in preventing and treating dental disease. As a clinical Dental Hygienist I play a vital role in helping patients maintain a healthy oral environment, with a focus on prevention, and providing minimally invasive treatment protocols.
More recently, the connection between oral and whole body health has become more prevalent. We now, through years of research, that the mouth is a key gateway to whole body health, and poor gum health can have far reaching effects on your body systems.
Did you also know:
- That there is an inextricable link between oral health and whole body health
- That gum disease can be linked to over 55 inflammatory diseases within the body.
- That bleeding gums is the first noticeable sign of gum disease.
- That family history and genetics has a big part to play in gum disease
- That smoking increases susceptibility to gum disease
- That diet has a significant impact on gum disease
- That stress is a significant risk factor for gum disease
- That gum disease is a depleting factor in building and sustaining personal resilience
Gum disease can be linked to over 55 inflammatory diseases within the body, including conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, and there is a direct correlation between severe gum disease and Heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, Pregnancy complications, respiratory infections, Strokes and Diabetes, and many other conditions impacting all body systems.
Please Note: My work as an Oral Health Coach does NOT replace the need to see your Dentist or Hygienist. Treatment for oral health disease should ideally follow a clinical and holistic pathway, and must always start with diagnosis and treatment of the disease by dental professionals. Beyond this, there are a range of lifestyle changes that can be addressed to complement clinical treatment and support your home care in order to help you to stabilise and maintain a healthy oral environment.
The Link Between Gum Disease, Stress, and Personal Resilience?
And How Can I Help You to Take Control of Your Gum Health
Your oral health is not just about teeth. It is a reflection of your overall health and resilience, and its importance should be considered alongside resilience pillars such as sleep, movement, nutrition, stress management and hydration.
Neglecting oral care can lead to severe gum disease, or periodontal disease, leading to inflammation and discomfort, bad breath, tooth loss, and feelings of self-consciousness. These can all chip away at your self-esteem and confidence, as well as negatively impacting your physical health. By prioritising your oral health care, you are building a foundation for physical vitality and inner resilience.
With my background as a clinical Dental Hygienist combined with my experience as a Health and Wellness Coach, I am uniquely positioned to to empower clients to take control of their gum health by blending my clinical knowledge with holistic, habit focused strategies.
*Please note, this is not a clinical dental hygienist appointment
This is a non-clinical method that supports you in making positive changes in your approach to your oral health, whilst having a positive impact on your physical and mental health and overall resilience.
Welcome to your Oral Health Coach.
Transforming your Health and Smiles, One Habit at a Time
I CAN SUPPORT YOU THROUGH:
- Education and Awareness
- Personalised guidance and support
- Smoking cessation advice
- Nutritional Guidance
- Stress Management
- Behaviour Change and Habit Building
- Empowerment through Self-Care
- Preventive Focus
- Motivation
Further collaboration with dental health professionals, or a referral back to your own dentist/hygienist for clinical guidance and treatment may be recommended.
I help to empower you to take back control of you own health by helping you to understand your role in treating your gum disease.
The most important treatment of your gum disease takes place in your bathroom - and I can support you in making the small, yet impactful changes that will help you to improve, not only your oral health, but your physical and mental health too..
1 hour session - £95
12 session Programme- £1100
