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May
The Living Gateway: How Your Oral Microbiome Controls Your Brain, Your Heart, and Your Coherence
The 700 microbial species living in your mouth are not passengers. They produce the molecule that regulates your blood pressure, wire your nervous system for calm or chaos, and either protect or accelerate cognitive decline. Here is the science — and what to do about it...
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May
Is Holistic Dentistry Better Than Traditional Dentistry?Understanding the Differences, Benefits, and Why the Future of Dentistry Must Be More Biologic
For decades, dentistry has largely focused on repairing damage: fillings, crowns, root canals, implants, whitening, and cosmetic reconstruction. While these treatments can be highly valuable, many patients are beginning to ask a deeper question: Why did the disease happen in the ...
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May
How to Habit Stack Your Oral Health Routine: 10 Steps to Optimal Dental Wellness
Well into 2024, it's a great time to reflect on your healthy new year’s resolutions, how they are going and ways you can take it up a notch. If you neglected oral hygiene as part of your New Year, New You plan, I’m here to tell you that oral health is ...
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May
A Biological Dentist’s Approach to Oral Health and Heart Disease
As February rolls around, so does American Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and disease prevention. While discussions often focus on factors like diet, exercise, and stress management, one crucial aspect often overlooked is ora...
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May
Chronic Lyme Disease and Oral Health
Biological dentistry considers the mouth connected to all body systems. Oral health corresponds with whole-body health. As we understand more, we see connections between the mouth and chronic diseases, including Lyme disease. Keep reading to uncover more about these connections, i...
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May
Airway Dentistry Explained: How Breathing Impacts Oral Health
Airway dentistry is a newer branch of functional dentistry focused on restoring optimal breathing patterns. The basic premise is that oral structures influence your breathing — affecting airflow, sleep quality, and overall health. By understanding the link between how you b...
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May
Exploring the Link Between Sleep Quality and Oral Health
Consider this: the root cause of your oral health issues could be poor quality sleep or a sleep disorder. There is a strong link between sleeping disorders and dental problems, like cavities, gum disease, and oral microbiome imbalances. In functional dentistry, we look beyond the...
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May
Are Teeth Connected to Organ Health?
A primary tenant of functional and holistic medicine is everything is connected, including the teeth. As a biological dentist and functional medicine practitioner, I believe health starts in the mouth. Because of the mouth-body connection, good oral health translates to good over...
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May
A Brief History of Biological Dentistry
Biological dentistry is a novel approach to current “conventional” dentistry. This approach fosters your overall health and wellness, rather than treating the symptoms of a disease. The history of biological dentistry really diverges from traditional dentistry in the ...
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May
Sirona Cone Beam CT Benefits & Comparison
The Sirona cone beam system is quickly becoming the gold standard in digital imaging for dental practices. Its high resolution results, ease of use, and connection to preventative dentistry make it the preferred technology for many dentists seeking more efficient, accurate scans...
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May
Using CBD For Dental Care: Treat Anxiety & Pain Naturally
CBD has been exploding in popularity as a treatment for everything from anxiety to fibromyalgia. It's even in an FDA-approved drug for epilepsy. CBD for dental care is a versatile natural compound that has many uses for wellness. It may even be helpful in endodontic therapi...
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May
The Mouth-Body Connection™: Unlocking Excellent Health
Your mouth is the gateway to your body. The food you eat comes in through your mouth, and many pathogens enter the body through the mouth, too. Poor oral health can lead to an entire suite of health problems throughout the body, including many chronic health issues. If you want o...
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