The value of maintaining healthy teeth and gums is so much more than an attractive smile. Our teeth play a huge role in overall good health as well, so knowing which foods are best to support oral health is important. Information is everywhere, but for...
Dallas, TX – Holistic dentist, Dr. Philip R. Kozlow, earned accreditation from the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). The IAOMT is a science-based organization that promotes the advocacy of safe biological dentistry for dental professionals and patients. Dr. Kozlow is one of...
Bruxism occurs when the patient grinds their teeth or clenches their jaw on a regular basis. Grinding and clenching often begins during periods of sleep, so the action is done subconsciously. The patient might not even realize what is happening until their next visit with...
Dental x-rays provide the best diagnostic tool your dentist can provide to help you maintain healthy teeth and gums. But all dental x-rays are not created equal. For decades the patient had to endure cardboard encased film being placed in their mouth while the assistant left...
Patients who have old, dark amalgam fillings may be concerned about the effects those restorations have on the appearance of their smiles. Fortunately, it is possible to remove amalgam fillings and replace them with tooth-colored composite restorations. A holistic dentist offers a mercury-free alternative to amalgam...
You may recognize that skimping on your brushing and flossing and avoiding your dentist are likely to harm your teeth, but you may have some other more surreptitious habits that are detrimental to your oral health. Here are five potentially problematic patterns: Frequent lozenge use: Someone...
Sometimes, a cavity is too large to be addressed by a filling alone, or a tooth has been significantly damaged due to injury. In these cases, dental crowns can help patients save their teeth and restore their smiles. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed...
There are a few reasons why teeth shift following orthodontic treatment. The patient may not have worn their retainer long enough for teeth to develop a memory of their new location. Or perhaps the patient was younger when braces were removed, and additional teeth erupting...
You remember suffering from dental decay as a child, and want to protect your children from not only the discomfort of the cavity itself, but the process required to repair decay. Prevention is much easier than having to react to a problem; and with the...
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells that are made to be cemented to the front of teeth that require cosmetic care because they are chipped, deeply stained, misshapen, contain unwanted gaps, or for patients that suffer from gum recession. A consultation with your cosmetic dentist will reveal...