5 Questions Your Holistic Dentist Will Ask
Are you ready for your first holistic dental appointment? When you visit a holistic dentist for the first time it will likely feel a bit different than other medical appointments you've had. For starters, we will discuss your questions, [...]
The Real Cost of Dental Care
What's the real cost of dental care? While financial cost is often the biggest influence when making a decision about dental care, it's not the only cost to consider. There is a common misconception that if an insurance carrier [...]
Not So Great Dental Stories from Patients
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 [...]
Before searching “Find a dentist near me”
“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 [...]
What is a Biologic Dentist?
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 [...]
About Root Canal Treatment
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 [...]
About TMJ & TMD Pain
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 [...]
Health Care – Your Integrative Team
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 [...]
First Filling – What to Consider
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, [...]
Holistic Materials in Dentistry
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 [...]
Braces without Surgery
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 [...]
Mercury Vapour Exposure
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 [...]
Holistic Rundown: Rebel Talk Podcast
I did a holistic interview with a naturopathic doctor, Michelle Peris, for the Rebel Health Podcast. We had a great conversation about overall health, well being, holistic dentistry, and how a holistic dentist fits into your overall health care team. [...]
Root Canal: Root Cause Analysis Part Two
Update April 16th, 2019: Netflix removed Root Cause from its library as of February 27, 2019. The American Dental Association (ADA), American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) expressed immediate concern about its release [...]
Root Cause Netflix Documentary Part One
Root Cause Update April 16th,2019: Netflix removed Root Cause from its library as of February 27, 2019. The American Dental Association (ADA), American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) expressed immediate concern upon its [...]
Healthy mouth – At home tips
We believe a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. This year why not commit to small manageable changes to benefit your mouth health and overall wellbeing? The start of a new year is the best time to set [...]
Four Useful Dental Tips for the Holidays
Four Useful Dental Tips for the Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We hope you are enjoying everything that makes the holiday season so special. In the spirit of giving, we collected the four posts we feel [...]
What you need to know about the safe removal of mercury fillings
There’s a new conversation happening about the safe removal of mercury fillings. More and more people are deciding to replace their mercury fillings out of concern for the known negative effects on health and wellbeing. As a result, it’s [...]