The “loneliness epidemic” is just one negative effect of too much screen time. There are plenty of others. Just last month, a new study in BMC Oral Health highlighted one that just might surprise you: a greater likelihood of tooth decay. Noting that dental caries...
Facts are stubborn things, and the facts against fluoride continue to mount. In fact, they’re what led US District Judge Edward Chen to rule back in September that fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk to children’s neurological development that the EPA must now...
When it comes to fluoride, the hits just keep on coming! Recent months have brought us the federal court victory against the EPA, as well as studies suggesting that the benefits of fluoridation have been oversold. Now, a new study shows the real world impact of...
When you’re a kid, Halloween usually means only two things: costumes and candy! Lots and lots of candy! So. Much. Candy. It’s not just all the sugar that can be a fright. Many treats also come packed with artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and other...
The recent legal victory against the EPA isn’t the only fluoride-related news of note. Nor is it the only bad news for fluoridation. Recently, Cochrane published an updated review of the evidence of fluoridation’s impact on tooth decay. It made a lot of headlines,...
You probably know something about the antimicrobial power of dental ozone, a supercharged form of oxygen that’s able to kill off bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. But disinfection is just one of its abilities. Ozone promotes healing by increasing oxygen...
Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for infants. It’s uniquely tailored to their needs, with the right balance of easily digestible, bioavailable nutrients. Its immunological and anti-inflammatory properties that protect infants are unparalleled. Breastfeeding...
It’s hard to overemphasize just how much the food you eat affects oral health. A diet that’s 1) centered on whole food with lots of fresh produce, lean meats and fish, and healthy fats, and 2) low added sugars and refined grains (think white bread, pasta, cookies...
Some parents seem to think that dental problems are inevitable. Cavities? Just a regular part of growing up. Orthodontics to straighten crowded, crooked teeth? Practically a rite of passage. But such problems are hardly unavoidable. Establish healthy dental habits...
When you’re a kid, Halloween usually means only two things: costumes and candy! Lots and lots of candy! So. Much. Candy. It’s not just all the sugar that can be a fright. Many treats also come packed with artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and other...
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN A concerned mother once called my office with an intriguing question: “Is it possible that my daughter can get sick from brushing her teeth with her toothpaste?” I asked what type of toothpaste she was using. It was...
Most recent fluoride news has focused on the recently released NTP report, which affirmed that there is…a large body of evidence on IQ effects in children. There is also some evidence that fluoride exposure is associated with other neurodevelopmental and cognitive...
It’s hard to overemphasize just how much the food you eat affects oral health. A diet that’s 1) centered on whole food with lots of fresh produce, lean meats and fish, and healthy fats, and 2) low added sugars and refined grains (think white bread, pasta, cookies...
Our thanks to the office of fellow biologic dentist Dr. Sam Parsi out in San Diego for letting us share this post from their blog in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month… Maybe because dentists are also called “tooth doctors,” many folks...