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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Mind:

The Connection Between Oral Health and Cognitive Function

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Mind: The Connection Between Oral Health and Cognitive Function

When you think about taking care of your health, the focus often rests on physical fitness, diet, or mental well-being. But what if one of the most impactful steps toward a healthier mind starts with your smile? Emerging research suggests that maintaining excellent oral health could have a significant impact on brain function and overall cognitive health. At Sage Space, we believe that dental care is essential to your whole-body wellness—helping you not only feel fresh but also supporting your long-term mental clarity.

Oral Health and Brain Health: What’s the Link?

The mouth is a gateway to the rest of the body, and the health of our gums and teeth influences our overall wellness in more ways than one. Studies reveal that untreated gum disease, tooth decay, and harmful bacteria can lead to inflammation that affects various body systems, including the brain. Chronic oral infections and gum disease are increasingly associated with systemic inflammation—a known contributor to cognitive decline and memory issues.

At Sage Space, our approach to dental care doesn’t just focus on the teeth; it embraces a holistic view of oral health as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. We aim to reframe dental care from being an afterthought to a vital component of personal wellness.

How Teeth Whitening Supports Overall Oral Health

A brighter smile is undoubtedly a confidence booster, but teeth whitening is also about more than aesthetics. Professional whitening treatments help to remove stains caused by daily habits like coffee, wine, or tea, which—if left unchecked—can harden into plaque, impacting oral health over time. Regular whitening as part of a broader oral care routine at Sage Space can help clients keep their teeth stain-free, thereby supporting overall mouth health and making it easier to detect early signs of dental issues.

Moreover, at Sage Space, we consider teeth whitening a part of our preventative care ethos. Beyond achieving a radiant smile, it is a proactive approach to maintain your oral hygiene routine while boosting your confidence. Through carefully designed treatments in a luxurious, calming environment, we help our clients see dental care as a rewarding ritual rather than a chore.

The Sage Space Approach: Holistic Dental Care as a Self-Care Ritual

Our philosophy is built on transforming dental care into an experience that contributes to your wellness. We aim to inspire a change in how you perceive and prioritise oral health—offering an environment free of clinical cues and full of warmth. Each visit is designed to leave you feeling refreshed, educated, and empowered, knowing you’ve taken a meaningful step towards your overall health.

Elevate Your Oral Health with Sage Space

With our comprehensive approach to dental care, Sage Space invites you to rethink the importance of your oral health in the broader wellness picture. By making your dental visits a cherished ritual, you support both your physical health and your peace of mind. Experience our unique approach to preventative care and find out how a healthier mouth can lead to a healthier mind.

Best For:

If you have stained teeth, an upcoming special event, or would like to try us out.

Details

The Nimble is a “dental freshen up” aka a mini checkup and removal of teeth stains. It could be for those who need a taste-test before launching into the full Sage Menu. Or, for our dedicated Sage members who crave a “freshen up” in between their big rituals, for an event or for the simple pleasure of it!

Benefits

Expect a relaxing, refreshing maintenance ritual that ensures continued optimal oral health.

Price

Up to $150*

*Those with dental insurance will be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer will cover a portion of the cost.

30 minute ritual

  • Targeted stain removal on front teeth.
  • Brief examination to gain an overview of current health status.
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth.
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The Essential Ritual

Best For:

If you haven’t been to the dentist or had a clean in 6-months or longer.

Details

It encompasses a thorough examination and dental clean of teeth and gums including checks for oral cancer, jaw and muscle tightness, tooth wear and gum recession, airway and breathing screening and alignment of teeth.

Benefits

Ongoing preventative care can mean no emergency dental work, which means less cost, less stress and less pain. By indulging in the Essential Ritual on a regular basis, you increase your peace of mind and overall sense of balance and wellbeing.

Price

Up to $400*

*Those with dental insurance will be out-of-pocket less than the above as the insurer will cover a portion of the cost. We accept all private health funds for preventative dental rituals.

60 min ritual for new patients

  • A thorough examination of teeth and gums including checks for oral cancer, jaw and muscle tightness, tooth wear and gum recession, airway and breathing screening and alignment of teeth.
  • Thorough teeth clean and stain removal with EMS Technology
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth
  • X-rays (as needed) and 3D scans to create a model of your teeth, assisting with education about the unique features of your mouth.
  • Cleansing fluoride wash and varnish.

30 min ritual for EXISTING patients

  • Thorough teeth clean and stain removal with EMS Technology
  • Monitoring and comparison of change based on previous 3D scans and x-rays
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth
  • Cleansing fluoride wash and varnish
  • X-rays when necessary*

*Further X-rays are usually required every 2 years and will always be offered to existing patients with no additional out of pocket charges.

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Best For:

If you’re someone that loves immediate results, wants white teeth and has an upcoming event.

Details

An initial consultation will clarify your in-chair whitening journey. Our in-chair whitening treatment will leave your teeth at their optimal brightness. Expect immediate stain removal, high concentration whitening gel and application of blue light (in-chair) with the addition of take-home kit for top ups (including personalised moulds of your teeth and whitening gels).

Best for: time poor, important event go-ers, the impatient (we see you!) and anyone who loves to flash their very best smile at a moment’s notice.

Benefits

Beyond the obvious benefit of enhancing your smile, as registered dental clinicians we only utilise active ingredients that are proven to work. Unlike online or over-the-counter alternatives, which are prohibited from using these ingredients and instead add alternatives like citric acid which can have negative consequences or at best, no effect at all.

Price

  • Up to $750 (with no take-home whitening)*
  • Up to $950 (with take-home whitening)*

*Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above if the insurer will cover a portion of the cost.

15 min consultation

  • Complimentary consultation to ensure in-chair whitening is best for you

75 min ritual

  • Stain removal, followed by the use of Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed 25% hydrogen peroxide (up to 8 shades whiter).
  • Custom made whitening trays and gels for at-home top ups.
  • Educational tools to develop the best rituals for your individual mouth
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Best For:

If you want to improve and feel confident with your smile but still want to have your (beautifully) natural teeth.

Details

An initial consultation will clarify your Invisalign journey. Using AI we then monitor your progress, which helps decrease in-person appointments. Length of treatment varies by individual but is usually completed within 3 to 12 months.

Benefits

Clear aligners (such as Invisalign), over traditional braces, allows you to continue living life with your pearly whites uncluttered by metal. Its non-invasive nature makes the process of straightening your teeth a walk in the park. And when it’s done at Sage, you get the pleasure of being in our space, which is designed for self-care.

Price

From $70 pw (on a direct debit payment plan)*

Other payment options also available.

*Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less if the insurer covers a portion of the cost.

  • We ensure a specialist Orthodontist in combination with a general dentist, delivers this highly nuanced treatment. This ensures any case, no matter the complexity, can generally be treated.
  • Our dental team (including your Orthodontist) monitors your progress virtually or in-person (whatever works best for you).
  • We embrace cutting-edge technology and research, such as utilising 3D scans to ensure tooth movements are tracking accordingly based on the initial plan.
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Best For:

If you have acute or chronic jaw pain and you’re unsure what is needed and want some relief.

Details

A deep renewal of the jaw muscle via a 20 minute release massage to ease tightness, pain and ongoing issues that arise from clenching and grinding.

Benefits

Prevention over intervention is key! This ritual lets you discover the underlying cause of your clenching. By releasing the tension, we stop the problem at its source rather than offering bandaid solutions.

Price

Up to $80*

*Those with dental insurance may be out-of-pocket less than the above if the insurer covers a portion of the cost.

  • Targeted massage treatment of the muscles of mastication that cause clenching.
  • Treatment completed by specialist Osteopath.
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Details

This ritual provides you with a take-home whitening kit that includes customised moulds of your teeth and high concentration whitening gels. Set aside 15 minutes for an “impression” appointment (of your teeth, not your personality although we’re equally thrilled to meet both).

Importantly, we will always offer an honest and informed opinion on how the whitening will work for you, with all of your circumstances –

Benefits

Beyond the obvious benefit of enhancing your smile, as registered dental clinicians we only utilise active ingredients that are proven to work. Unlike online or over-the-counter alternatives, which are prohibited from using these ingredients and instead add alternatives like citric acid which can have negative consequences or at best, no effect at all.

Price

$400

  • Custom whitening trays
  • Dentist regulated take-home whitening gels
  • Honest advice and Instructions for use
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