by Office | Sep 28, 2022 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
In our office, we believe the best dentistry is the least dentistry; that prevention is preferable to treatment; and that when treatment is needed, biocompatibility is a must. That’s because biological dentistry respects the complex relationships between oral health...
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 | Jul 27, 2022 | Oral Hygiene
It’s been several years since we looked at the issue of whether electric toothbrushes are better than manual ones for controlling plaque. The early evidence suggested they were, and research since then continues to favor power brushes. Even so, the fanciest, most...
by Office | Nov 3, 2021 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
You gotta admit, it’s a headline just tempting you to click: Trouble is, the study being reported on doesn’t actually tell you what that headline promises. What it does say is that, when it comes to preventing plaque-induced gum disease, some home hygiene practices...
by Office | May 5, 2021 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Periodontal Health
Since the pandemic began, plenty of research has suggested a role for the mouth in how COVID happens – particularly that good oral health and hygiene may be protective to some degree, at least lessening the risk of severe illness. Now, a new paper in the Journal...
by Office | Apr 28, 2021 | Oral Hygiene
Keeping your mouth healthy isn’t just about brushing and flossing, as our patients and regular readers of this blog know. Crucially, it involves eating right, going for nutrient-dense foods while avoiding sugars, refined grains, and other fermentable carbs –...
