Laser dentistry is a form of therapy that became available in the mid-1900s, and it involves the use of lasers to help treat a myriad of different dental conditions. It presents a more comfortable treatment option for several dental procedures, especially when compared to drills. However, despite gaining approval from the FDA, no laser system…
A Balanced Diet Works WondersHolistic Dentistry It is a blog that is more about the traditional and natural approach to oral health, and how it can benefit your entire well-being. Holistic Dentistry is a style of caring takes a highly preventive approach and always prioritizes looking beyond the symptoms to find the root cause of your…
Should fluoride be present in public water supplies in order to lower the cases of tooth decay? Communities all over the United States are holding on to this question. In municipalities in which they don’t fluoridate the water, citizens are debating to whether they should start. On the other hand, those who live in cities…
Ever since the 1940s, people from all over have argued about the benefits of adding fluoride to municipal drinking supplies. Proponents debate that studies show supplemental fluoride can help lower the chances of developing cavities and helps improve dental health. Opponents say that the substance is actually harmful to someone’s overall health and they can…
Fluoride exposure is a contentious topic, mostly because exposure to such is everywhere. Not only is it a common ingredient in toothpaste, but a lot of municipalities have fluoride in their water supply. Why? Well, the reason is that it encourages oral health, even though it’s not known to prevent any kind of harmful bacteria.
One of the most vexing problems in dentistry nowadays revolves around the use of silver fillings (A.K.A. amalgams) in people’s mouths. The question is, do we really need to take out the old mercury-laden silver fillings for fear of health complications and find a replacement? Or are there better restorative dentistry options that don’t pose…
Braces are known to attract food and plaque, which can stain teeth if not properly taken care of. Most holistic dentists would recommend their patients brush after every meal using a toothpaste with fluoride and carefully eliminating any traces of food that may have gotten stuck in the braces. Furthermore, they may recommend that you…
Holistic dentistry, also referred to as biological dentistry, takes into account a person’s entire state of physical and emotional health. Holistic dentists use natural therapies (sometimes in combination with conventional ones) to help prevent, diagnose and treat diseases in the mouth. How Did it Start Out? A lot of treatments for oral conditions and diseases…
Everyone knows the importance of having proper dental hygiene and booking regular trips to the dentist; however, not everyone follows through with the necessary steps required to help prevent serious oral issues. A lot of people are scared of cosmetic surgery, but that’s only because they’re 100% unaware of all the benefits of these…
Dental health is a crucial part of your overall health, and it can have a great impact on the progress of recovery. Due to a lot of people having amalgam fillings, we want to discuss with you how they can have a great impact on your overall health in a negative way and how…