Many people don’t have a dentist and find themselves in need of one in a hurry. Whether it's a dental emergency or just time to address aesthetic concerns, it’s essential to do research and find the right dentist for your situation and not necessarily by location. We can not emphasize this enough and even [...]
“Find a dentist near me” isn't always the best way to start your online search for a dentist. Tooth pain, dental emergencies, and accidents happen. We recognize the urgency in these situations and it makes sense to address the problem quickly and effectively, which is why searching for a dentist by proximity wouldn’t be [...]
Biologic dentist, environmental dentist, holistic dentist. Have you come across these titles and wondered what they mean? If so, we have an answer for you. The truth is they represent the same thing. The terms biologic dentist and holistic dentist can be and are often used interchangeably. Depending on where you live, one may [...]
Root canal treatment is getting a lot of attention lately in part due to the "Root Cause" documentary. We wrote a two-part blog (Root Cause Analysis Part One and Root Cause Analysis Part Two) specifically about the research and ideas brought up in the film. In this blog, we answer common root canal questions that [...]
TMJ stands for Temporo-Mandibular Joint; the joint is located in front of the ear and connects the lower jaw to the skull. The TMJ is complex. It is capable of moving forward, backward, side to side, and is responsible for helping you talk, chew, swallow, and yawn. The TMJ functions in many ways, and [...]
When Dr. Michelle Peris ND invited me to do an interview on the Rebel Health Podcast, I was excited for the opportunity to talk about a subject that I am passionate about - holistic dentistry. We cover a lot of ground in the podcast including my patient screening process, SMART certification for mercury [...]
Why the first filling matters The first filling sets the stage for all future dental work and can result in problems later on. When a child (or anyone for that matter) requires a filling, and it’s their first filling, it is very important to discuss options, including the type of materials to be used [...]
We use holistic materials like porcelain, BPA-free resin, and fluoride-free resin for cosmetic dentistry and restorative treatments at our office. The truth is that there are many important factors that go into choosing the right type of material for your treatment. In this blog, we talk about the holistic materials we use, why we use [...]
Sometimes, patients are told they need surgery to correct alignment and bite issues. In some cases this is true, but not all positioning problems require surgery or extractions. We’ve helped to correct jaw and teeth alignment in many patients without surgery. Claire’s story A dentist advised Claire and her parents that she would need [...]
Mercury vapour is released from dental amalgam fillings when chewing, grinding, clenching, or simply rubbing something against your fillings. Mercury is toxic, it accumulates in the body, and ANY amount of mercury taken into the body is hazardous. How much mercury is in my mercury amalgam fillings? Dental amalgam, often referred to as mercury [...]
