TV Commercials for Teeth Whitening Kits don't tall the whole storyWith the rise of selfies and peer pressure to look camera-ready at all times, is it any wonder that teens are turning to over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening kits to achieve that perfectly brilliant smile? However, what should concern parents is that these options are not [...]
Are you Dental Habits Struggling since Summer Vacation? Have you turned a blind eye over the past few months to your family’s sugar-intake and dental oral hygiene routines because, “Hey, it’s summer?” Welcome to September and the end of the summer-spiral! It’s time to get back on track and re-introduce good oral hygiene habits throughout [...]
We really could spell holistic “Wholistic,” as our holistic approach to dentistry looks at the whole being rather than simply the mouth. While traditional dentistry is supremely effective in ensuring a healthy mouth, gums, jaws, etc… holistic dentistry combines the best of traditional dentistry with a more focused approach to finding links between dental and [...]
How to remove mercury from your body? Removing mercury fillings and mercury from the body is a three-step process. The protocol commonly used looks like this: Step One: Prepare the body for mercury removal Step Two: Mercury filling removal (by a holistic dentist with SMART certification) Step Three: Detox the body from mercury We [...]
What does mercury do to the human body? Mercury is one of the oldest known toxins to humans and can have damaging effects on the human body. The truth is that most people are exposed to small amounts of mercury on a regular and ongoing basis. Mercury can be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed because [...]
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, share your concerns, learn about holistic dentistry, and participate in an in-depth assessment. To help [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
