by Office | May 18, 2022 | Biological Dentistry, Mouth-Body Health
Though dentistry and medicine are still treated largely as separate spheres, most Americans acknowledge the link between oral and whole body health. As the latest survey on such things tells us, 92% of adults and 96% of parents say oral health is very or extremely...
by Office | Mar 23, 2022 | Biological Dentistry
Even when you’re not speaking, your tongue has tales to tell. Consider, for instance, the research presented in 2020 at Heart Failure Association (HFA) Discoveries, a platform for the European Society of Cardiology. Scientists found that heart patients’ tongues had a...
by Office | Jan 5, 2022 | Biological Dentistry
Is there anyone – cranky contrarians aside – who wasn’t ready to bid “good riddance” to 2021 this past weekend? Before we close the door on yet another strange and often challenging year, though, we want to take one last look back on what transpired on...
by Office | Jun 30, 2021 | Biological Dentistry
One of the things that surprises some folks when they first visit a biological dentist is how much time the dentist typically spends getting to know them. The dental exam and evaluations are important, of course, but the mouth doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s...
by Office | Dec 23, 2020 | Biological Dentistry
While 2020 is a year that a good many of us would probably prefer to forget, there are also things that make it worth remembering. For one, it’s the year that the FDA changed its tune on mercury amalgam, recommending against its use in about 60% of the US population....
by Office | Nov 4, 2020 | Biological Dentistry
Regular dental visits matter. Exams and cleanings help ensure that small problems don’t turn into big – and expensive – ones. They’re also an opportunity for you to ask questions and get any needed hygiene, nutrition, and other coaching to keep your...