Recently seen in the wild: Some dentists say, anyway. We don’t. As a biological practice, we put a premium on biocompatibility and recognize that fluoride’s risks outweigh any benefits. In our practice, prevention starts with nutrition. A healthy, nutrient-dense...
A lot of people think that regular dental visits are what keep their teeth healthy. And they do matter. But they’re not the main thing. Most of what determines your oral health happens all the rest of the time when you’re not in the dental chair. It’s shaped...
Mouthwash is one of those things that a lot of us use automatically. You brush. You floss (or mean to). You rinse. You get on with the rest of your day, assuming you’ve done a good job taking care of your teeth and gums. You probably don’t wonder much about the...
The usual approach to oral health focuses largely on elimination: kill the “germs,” remove the plaque, sterilize the mouth – as if such a thing were even physiologically possible. Actually, your mouth is home to hundreds of bacterial species. Not all of them...
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. They’re needed for muscle growth, tissue repair, and other metabolic processes. But that’s hardly all they do. They also work as neurotransmitters, support immune function, and help with wound healing. They can...
There’s something appealing about using a simple, kitchen staple like baking soda to clean your teeth. It feels natural. It’s inexpensive. Many people swear by its effectiveness. But the power of baking soda isn’t just the stuff of folk wisdom. There’s also science...
The idea behind fluoride is that it helps remineralize teeth, even though that mineral doesn’t naturally occur in teeth. The good news is it can just as well be done these days with the mineral that your enamel is actually made from: hydroxyapatite, or HAP for...
Don’t you love how your teeth feel after you’ve brushed and flossed? Your tongue glides effortlessly across those smooth surfaces and your mouth feels squeaky clean. It’s the exact opposite when you wake up in the morning. Your teeth feel like they’re coated...
Don’t like to floss? Here’s some news you’ll probably love: According to a new study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, oral irrigators may be an easier and more effective way to clean between your teeth and along the gumline. Also known as a water...
Recently viewed in the wild: Some dentists say, anyway. We don’t. As a biological practice, we put a premium on biocompatibility and recognize that fluoride’s risks outweigh any benefits. In our practice, prevention starts with nutrition. A healthy, nutrient-dense...
It’s been a while 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...
Our thanks to Fremont Natural Dentistry for letting us share this post with you, in slightly modified form, from their biological dental blog. While Sarah Michelle Gellar might be best known as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she recently caught a bit of extra attention...
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...
Mizzou’s upcoming trip to the Cotton Bowl this year wasn’t the only football news we’ve been talking about in the office lately. There was also the viral story about legendary NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe’s oral hygiene routine. Yes, really. Talking on a recent...
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...
One of the problems with mainstream mouthwashes is that they’re a little bit too powerful. They not only “kill the germs that cause bad breath;” they kill plenty of beneficial bacteria, too, while also drying out your mouth. Over time, this can actually make bad...
While there’s still a good stretch of summer left to go, it’s not all that long before the kids will be headed back to school – which makes now the perfect time to bring them in for an exam and cleaning. If there’s decay or other problems, you’ll still have...
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN It’s often said that it takes about 21 days to introduce a new routine into our lifestyles, though truth be told, science has shown that it actually takes about 66 days, on average. Either way, repetition and commitment are two...
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN Here’s something a lot of people never think about: how their teeth are the only visible part of their skeleton. I think that’s a powerful concept. Also powerful is realizing that your teeth and gums not only give...
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...