By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN What does your earlobe have to do with your dental health? Before I was introduced to holistic, biological dentistry, I never gave a second thought to the different metals that I used in my patients’ mouths. Whether it was gold or...
“Biocompatibility” - literally, compatibility with life (bio) - is something we most often talk about in relation to dental materials. When restoring teeth, for instance, a biological practice like ours opts for materials like ceramic and BPA-free composite instead...
Supporting kids’ oral health is one of the greatest gifts we can give them toward creating a vibrant, healthy future. Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are a big part of that, along with things like good nutrition, staying active, and getting enough...
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN If you were building a new house, would you be concerned about the materials being used to construct your home? Years ago, asbestos was used in insulation products, fireproofing, acoustical materials, and floor tiles. We now know...
Dr. Rehme offers a quick definition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvJjLvdls8 To learn more about the tooth-body relationship, check out Dr. Rehme’s article An Integrative Health Care Approach to Biological Dentistry and our previous post 6 Foundational...
Of all the heavy metals, mercury is one of the worst for your health – and the most commonly encountered one in dentistry, thanks to its use in so-called “silver” amalgam fillings. Oh, there’s a little bit of silver in them, along with some tin, copper, and zinc....