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07/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Scientists figure out why diabetes causes gum disease and a loss of oral health

The relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is one that has been known about for quite some time but has been dismissed as coincidental. Until now, that is. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has pinpointed oral microbiome as the link between these two conditions. Specifically, the study showed that diabetes […]

09/12/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Want to minimize your trips to the dentist? Here are some tips and tricks!

If you’re like most people, you probably hate going to the dentist. Even if you have found yourself a great holistic dentist, you still probably want to ward off cavities permanently and keep your visits to a minimum. So, what can you do? Well, first, make sure you aren’t making any of the ever-common brushing […]

08/31/2016 / By holisticdentistry

5 Ways To Get Whiter Teeth In A Natural, Healthy Way

Everyone wants whiter teeth, but there are risks involved in getting them bleached or whitened. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to keep your teeth white in natural ways — without wearing down your enamel or damaging your teeth or gums. Article by Lecia Bushak Though most current teeth bleaching procedures are safe, […]

08/30/2016 / By holisticdentistry

Oil Pulling, an Ancient Ritual That Requires People to Swish Oil in Their Mouth for Three to Five Minutes for Healthy Gums

Forget Listerine and Scope. Article by Jen Rini Phyllis Kelly grabs something else to cleanse her gums during her morning routine: olive oil. Yes, olive oil. Kelly keeps a squirt bottle of the oil in her bathroom. She pours a dollop in her mouth, of no specific measurement, and swirls it around her palate. While she’s rinsing, […]

07/19/2016 / By holisticdentistry

Tips for Dental Detoxing: A Holistic Approach

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade, as the saying goes. In Dr. Idelle S. Brand’s case, it wasn’t lemons, but Lyme disease. (Article by Kati Vereshaka) When Dr. Brand was diagnosed in the 1990s, she had two young children and a dentistry practice. The Lyme disease gave her muscle atrophy, neuropathy, tremors, palpitations, and brain […]

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