Bleaching Do’s!!!!
by | December 24th, 2017
Almost daily, I am asked about teeth bleaching and the potential damage to enamel which is a myth that continues to haunt our profession. I bleach my teeth professionally and would never recommend a product that I never tried on my own teeth. Over using a bleaching product past its recommended dosage, like medication, can…
A Great Gift Idea for the Environmentally Conscious
by | November 17th, 2017
As a whole, our society is focusing on being more environmentally conscious. For the first time in decades the ozone layer is shrinking and to me that’s proof , that we are slowly but surely doing something right. As a dentist, I always like to find ways our profession can contribute to preserving the environment.…
Acupuncture and Dentistry
by | November 16th, 2017
I recently hurt my neck and the first place I thought to go was my acupuncturist. As I lay there and felt my pains diminish, I contemplated my dream of getting certified to be an acupuncturist. As a holistic minded person, I know there are many systemic things in the facial/oral area that could be…
Is It Possible to Stop Cavities in Their Track? YES
by | October 16th, 2017
I’m always up for new products and using myself as a guinea pig. This product was introduced to me by a pediatric dental colleague. Its called Advantage Arrest and its main component is silver diamine fluoride. It claims to arrest ( stop cavities ) at the enamel level so no fillings are necessary. It can…
Cosmetic and Holistic Implants
by | October 9th, 2017
I recently had a patient who came to the office concerned about the metal in conventional implants and fillings. She came to the office originally to have her mercury fillings replaced by white composites. She was missing a tooth in the back and several dentists recommended an implant. She was hesitant to have a traditional…
Great Remedies for the Oh-So-Annoying Canker Sore
by | September 26th, 2017
They come when you least expect them and range from annoyances to really painful…the elusive canker sore. Canker sores also known dentally as aphthous ulcers are small, shallow, benign sores in the mouth or at the base of the gums. They can be caused by injury (ie biting your cheek), stress, spicy foods, vitamin deficiencies…
