My Holistic Dentist San DiegoA-Z Video Blog
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines dental cavities or “caries” as the “result of bacteria on teeth that breakdown foods and produce acid that destroys tooth enamel and results in tooth decay”.
I see the result of sugar and poor diet on teeth every day. This coupled with inadequate oral hygeine/home care is [...]
I’ve been talking a lot lately about gum disease as it is so foundational for the health of your mouth and your body. I am going talk about gum surgery today and when it should be used. First of all, surgery should not be the first option, but when it is necessary, it can and often [...]
I wanted to start a discussion of just what lasers can do for gum health. There is a lot of information currently available about gum disease and overall health. Research has found that with gum disease, coronary artery disease is almost twice as likely to occur. Coronary artery disease results in a thickening of the walls of the coronary [...]
Yesterday I discussed the ClearCorrect method to having straight teeth using transparent, removable tray liners. This approach to straightening teeth supports a holistic lifestyle because of its ease of use, and even highly sensitive patients who prefer to see a biological dentist have used them successfully.
But you may have some concerns about whether ClearCorrect will [...]
ClearCorrect is also an alternative to the better known Invisalign brand of clear and removable braces. While ClearCorrect does not have the same market recognition as Invisalign, it uses a virtually identical technology and is more affordable.
As a follow up to yesterday, I am going to outline what I have found works best in my holistic dental practice to treat periodontal disease. I see a lot of health conscious people in my practice, but when it comes down to it, who isn’t interested in being healthier? It is just a matter [...]
If you have been told you have periodontal disease or gum disease, you’re not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of the disease. Periodontal disease ranges from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. At [...]
A study just came out concluding that 1 in 4 children under the age of 11 have never seen a child dentist. This is in California where dental education is higher than many other areas in this country and worldwide. In addition, many of these children were covered under insurance or Medicaid, so lack of [...]
I recently ran across an article about a study done in Australia where the objective was to determine the effectiveness of preventitive measures in decreasing cavities and the need for unnecessary dental work. This was especially interesting because it dovetails with my philosophy that more dentistry is not necessarily the best approach. I have found [...]
This is kind of exciting. A lot of people have asked me about root canals. Are they healthy or not? Well a lot depends on the individual situation. However, there are some real questions. I ran across an article discussing a future alternative to having to do a root canal to save a tooth. Keep [...]
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