by Office | Sep 21, 2022 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
Once upon a time, folks were kind of smitten by the “miracles” of science brought to us by the likes of Monsanto: It’s practically impossible to be so innocent anymore, as countless synthetic chemicals have been introduced into our environment since then, as...
by Office | Sep 14, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition
Although dietary fat has been pegged as the bad guy for years, the truth is that your body needs it just like it needs protein and non-refined carbohydrates not just to survive but to thrive. This is no less true for the health of your teeth and gums. For instance,...
by Office | Sep 7, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition, General Health & Wellness, Oral Health
Originally posted April 14, 2021 “Avoid nitrates,” we’re told, as if all nitrates were alike. But plenty of perfectly healthy foods contain them naturally: beets, radishes, turnips, leafy green vegetables, onion, garlic, apples, watermelon, grapes, and more. No, what...
by Office | Aug 31, 2022 | Fluoride / Fluoridation
We’ve heard a lot through recent years about the relationship between prenatal fluoride exposure and lower IQ. Fluoride is neurotoxic, after all. But, crucial as it is, that isn’t necessarily the only reason for concern. A study just published in Environmental...
by Office | Aug 24, 2022 | Mercury / Dental Amalgam
The past couple years have been great ones for mercury-free dentistry, starting with the FDA finally updating their guidance on a material they once insisted was safe for pretty much everyone. Today, they recommend against its use by certain groups who, collectively,...
