Your mouth connects to your overall health. Our evidence-informed approach targets contributing causes to help prevent gum disease and decay, reduce oral inflammation and sensitivity, and address airway and jaw function.
Meet Taren PannuRDHAP, BS · Personalized, preventive careYou deserve to understand what is happening, why it may keep coming back, and what you can do next. Start with your concerns. We’ll help you understand your options.
Our holistic approach considers your health history, oral habits, and clinical findings together. Explore care for your airway, tongue function, gums, and enamel—with clear explanations of what each option can and cannot do.
Mouth breathing, snoring, or restless sleep?
Your breathing habits and oral function are worth a closer look. We assess oral signs and discuss whether evaluation by a sleep clinician or other specialist is needed. Sleep apnea requires medical diagnosis; dental support complements your prescribed care.
Explore airway & sleep concernsHelp your tongue and mouth work together.
Guided exercises retrain tongue resting posture, lip closure, and swallowing patterns. An individual plan can support oral function and healthier habits in adults and children. It may complement sleep apnea treatment for selected patients.
Explore myofunctional therapyBleeding gums deserve attention.
We look at plaque buildup, home-care habits, dry mouth, and other contributing factors. Professional cleaning and a practical daily routine help control inflammation. Early gingivitis can often be reversed; advanced gum disease needs ongoing treatment and sometimes specialist care.
Explore gum inflammation careProtect your teeth before damage progresses.
Remineralization means helping replace minerals lost from the tooth surface. We review your cavity risk, saliva, diet, and home care to guide prevention. Some early, non-cavitated lesions can improve with appropriate care; a cavity with a hole may need restoration.
Explore enamel remineralizationUnderstand your options before choosing.
Ozone is offered as an additional option within selected dental care plans. We discuss the intended use, risks, alternatives, and limits of the evidence. It does not replace established cavity or gum treatment and is not a treatment for autoimmune disease.
Explore ozone treatmentsYour health history belongs in the conversation.
Oral health and general health are connected. Medications, diabetes, dry mouth, and daily habits can affect your mouth. We consider these factors in your dental care and encourage appropriate medical follow-up, without promising to prevent systemic or autoimmune conditions.
Explore whole-person preventionTaren Pannu is a dental and airway health practitioner dedicated to holistic, functional, and integrative dental care. Her approach is grounded in the belief that oral health is closely connected to overall wellness.
She began her career as a dentist in India, building a strong foundation in dental surgery. Her early training was influenced by Ayurvedic and homeopathic practices, shaping her appreciation for prevention-focused and natural healing approaches. After moving to the United States, Mrs. Pannu earned her Bachelor of Science with honors from Thomas Edison State University in New Jersey and Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) certification from the University of the Pacific.
She pursued advanced training in myofunctional therapy and became certified in Buteyko breathing, expanding her focus to include airway health, breathing, jaw development, and sleep as essential components of dental care.
Her focus is helping patients understand the factors behind their oral health concerns. She brings a preventive, airway-centered perspective to dental hygiene and explains treatment choices, evidence, and limitations so patients can make informed decisions.
Ask which products fit your needs, how to use them, and what evidence supports them. Products are optional additions to your routine; they do not replace brushing, cleaning between teeth, or necessary dental treatment.
Supports oral microbiome balance while helping strengthen enamel with hydroxyapatite minerals.
Contact to orderA non-toxic daily toothpaste designed for gentle whitening, remineralization, and fresh breath support.
Contact to orderTraditional botanical oil blend to support gum comfort, oral cleansing, and daily wellness routines.
Contact to orderConcentrated ozone-infused oil often used for targeted oral care and supportive gum maintenance.
Contact to orderNeed help deciding? Visit our Contact section and share your current concerns (sensitivity, gum support, whitening goals, or remineralization) so we can recommend the best fit.
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We had an amazing experience! The service was above and beyond and my 5 year old is already looking forward to visiting again. I really appreciate the education we received and all of the details that made my d…
Being under the care and guidance of Taren is something I am so, so grateful for! I was done with bouncing around different dental offices and not feeling I was truly receiving quality care. Finding Taren was a…
Wonderful treatments for me and my young daughter. Dr. Pannu truly has a passion for our teeth's health and longevity. Because of her services I have taken a new approach for my teeth and gum health.
Taren Pannu's office was so inviting and clean. She has a very calming and gentle disposition. She explained everything to me while she was doing and was very thorough. My teeth felt great when I left.
Examples from the practice’s treatment journeys. Results vary; these images do not establish improvements in breathing or sleep, or guarantee that braces or surgery can be avoided.
Case 1: Myofunctional Therapy + Airway + Habit Correction (pacifier)
Care focused on tongue posture, breathing habits, and pacifier use. The photographs show this patient’s dental appearance at different stages.
Case 2: Myofunctional Therapy + Habit Correction (tongue thrust)
Care focused on tongue thrust and oral muscle habits. Assessment and treatment needs differ for each patient.
Case 3: Myofunctional Therapy + Airway + Habit Correction + Ozone therapy
This individual care plan included oral muscle work, breathing habits, and ozone as an adjunct. A combined case cannot show which treatment caused a change.
We take a preventive, functional approach that goes beyond symptoms to support dental health, airway function, jaw development, and long-term whole-body wellness for patients of all ages.
We take time to explain your options, discuss materials and sensitivities, and help you feel comfortable—especially if you or your child feels anxious about dental care.
We focus on breathing, jaw development, alignment, and early prevention using personalized treatment plans and low-radiation digital X-rays for safer, more precise care.
A calm, supportive environment designed to help children feel safe, comfortable, and confident at every visit.
Holistic care should help you make informed choices. Here is what the evidence means for common patient questions.
Gum disease is associated with several health conditions, and the relationship with diabetes goes both ways. An association does not prove that dental treatment prevents autoimmune disease, heart disease, or other systemic conditions. Treating your gums matters for your oral health and belongs alongside appropriate medical care. Read the NIH overview ↗
Mouth and facial exercises may help selected patients as part of a treatment plan. Snoring, gasping during sleep, or persistent daytime sleepiness deserve medical evaluation. Exercises do not replace a sleep study, CPAP, or other prescribed treatment. Explore NIH treatment guidance ↗
Plaque-related gingivitis can often be reversed with effective home care and professional cleaning. Periodontitis needs ongoing management. Early decay before a hole forms may be arrested or remineralized with appropriate care; established cavities need a dental assessment. Fluoride and other established preventive options have evidence that varies by the type of lesion. NIH gum-care guidance ↗ · ADA prevention guidance ↗
Evidence depends on the proposed use. A systematic review found insufficient, very-low-certainty evidence to recommend ozone for treating tooth decay. Ask about the expected benefit, delivery method, safety precautions, and established alternatives before choosing it. Read the research review ↗
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Read the guide ↗Tell us whether your main concern is your gums, enamel, breathing, or oral habits. Request an appointment in Point Richmond or call 415.755.5549 to discuss whether our care is a fit.