Category: Holistic Dentist

Many healthy foods are acidic, like citrus fruits and tomatoes. Some less healthy items, such as soda or sour candies, also expose your teeth to excess acid. When your diet includes acidic foods and beverages, your teeth may suffer as a result. Furthermore, any nutrition source for bacteria can increase the level of acid in… Continue reading Beware of an Acidic Diet

When it comes to dental checkups, our holistic dentist takes a very comprehensive approach to monitoring our patient’s oral health and overall well-being. Dental checkups are surprisingly thorough, and many folks are unaware that an oral examination can reveal quite a lot about the state of a person’s health. Following are some things you might… Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About Your Dental Checkups

Our holistic dentist utilizes dental ozone (O3) in a number of treatments as a natural disinfectant and debridement tool. Ozone, a natural occurring compound, can kill everything from viruses and parasites to fungus and bacteria. In some cases, ozone is more effective than antibiotics taken in capsule or topical form. Following are some answers to… Continue reading How Dental Ozone is Used To Fight Disease in Holistic Dentistry

Moving into a new area can be an overwhelming experience. Unfamiliar territory can make for difficult choices as there are several options available when seeking a new dental provider. This might be the perfect opportunity to engage a holistic dentist for your dental care needs. What differences might you discover with a holistic dentist? One… Continue reading New City, New Dentist: What to Look For in a Dental Provider

Technology has come a long way in all fields of medical practice—including dentistry. With the help of technology, treatment can be more precise, less invasive, and more effective. Early detection of various dental and oral health conditions is often due to the use of advanced technology. Our holistic dentist utilizes state-of-the-art technology to improve patient… Continue reading State-of-the-Art Technology to Enhance Patient Care

You use your toothbrush twice a day, every day. This tool is a powerful weapon in your arsenal against common oral health conditions like tooth decay and gum disease. Since brushing tends to become second nature, we may forget that our toothbrush, like our mouth, is susceptible to bacterial buildup. Our holistic dentist offers comprehensive… Continue reading Keeping Your Toothbrush (and Mouth) Free of Harmful Bacteria

Many patients don’t realize how maintaining your oral health benefits your overall health, but a healthy mouth truly is the gateway to a healthy body. Inflammation that is found in the mouth -usually in the form of gum disease – is correlated with inflammation found elsewhere in the body, as in diabetes or heart disease.… Continue reading Healthy Teeth – Healthy Body: Tips to Improve Oral and Overall Health

While tooth decay prevention is the best treatment you can give yourself, even the most vigilant person may be told they have a cavity. Our holistic dentist will review what this means to you and provide the treatment that offers the maximum protection against further decay. This includes the use of composite resin to repair… Continue reading Why Early Detection of Tooth Decay is So Important

As we get older, our bodies undergo noticeable changes and just like any other health system, the aging process affects oral health. In addition to the impact of aging on oral health, there is a connection between overall wellbeing and the health of teeth and gums. For example, gum disease frequently accompanies other conditions such… Continue reading What can I expect to happen to my teeth and gums as I age?

Whether it is a nagging ache or a sharp pain, a toothache is a distraction for people of all ages. School age children are no exception … if tooth pain is present it is difficult to focus. Your holistic dentist will direct attention to overall health care to help to eliminate the things that contribute… Continue reading Tooth Pain Can Lead to Poor School Performance