<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Root Cause Resolutions, LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating a comprehensive learning platform for sharing cases and having open and constructive conversations on health-centered dentistry.]]></description><link>https://www.rootcauseresolutionsllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:59:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rootcausesresolutions.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Salivary pH: More Than Just a Number]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pH level of saliva plays a critical role in oral and systemic health. 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Dive deep into the nerdy nuances of this common sleep-breathing disorder, and discover its impacts on systemic health and quality of life. ]]></description><link>https://www.rootcausesresolutions.com/post/what-is-sleep-apnea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d43a189a52887193bbce2c</guid><category><![CDATA[Systemic Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sleep & Airway]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/987733_575e2f07561543889c32ccc212d25e11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_841,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lizlaneyrdh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nitric Oxide: The Miracle Molecule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how nitric oxide impacts oral health, from supporting healthy gums and reducing inflammation to improving circulation and microbial balance.]]></description><link>https://www.rootcausesresolutions.com/post/nitric-oxide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68371f6e4adf81dd55ee5da7</guid><category><![CDATA[Systemic Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Saliva]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/987733_17aaa6578c22498188b886f52f83ca9f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_756,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lizlaneyrdh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antimicrobial Mouthwash: Helpful or Harmful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentistry preaches the effectiveness of antimicrobial mouthwashes and how they "kill 99.9% of oral bacteria," but his this beneficial for oral and systemic health? 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Primary concern - decreasing his need for medication to treat acid reflux. 
See if he met his goal!]]></description><link>https://www.rootcausesresolutions.com/post/case-report-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6567fcfe7e061df653f6af1d</guid><category><![CDATA[Case Reports]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_18309eb9db644fccaee3d0b7520eceb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lizlaneyrdh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How orofacial myofunctional therapy fits with dental hygiene]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is not a new field, but health-care providers are learning the huge impact oral dysfunction can have on their patients. Learning about ]]></description><link>https://www.rootcausesresolutions.com/post/dentistry-iq</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65454f062fcf36b299b6e7e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Published Writings]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/987733_efbf3b1559ac437fa15ef284bfa162db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lizlaneyrdh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I know if I'm Tongue-Tied?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tongue ties cannot be diagnosed on appearance alone. Read more to learn about a more reliable form of evaluation for tethered oral tissues.]]></description><link>https://www.rootcausesresolutions.com/post/am-i-tongue-tied</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659086ea51f7698578df9312</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6e4939795a78356632716f~mv2_d_4682_3262_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lizlaneyrdh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to Seek Help for Airway  Disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover common symptoms and risk factors of airway disorders &#38; learn where to start looking for help. ]]></description><link>https://www.rootcausesresolutions.com/post/help-for-airway-disorders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6562d6156e7bcded33ed325f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:52:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4a326533342d3143565673~mv2_d_5572_3715_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lizlaneyrdh</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>