Enlightened Healing

When one thinks about losing teeth, usually we think of periodontal (gum) disease, deep dental decay or maybe even trauma (getting hit in...

A relatively new phrase in the holistic dental community is "biomimetic dentistry". The word "biomimetic" is derive...

“Fluoride causes more human cancer death, and causes it faster than any other chemical.” - Dr. Dean Burk, PhD Cleansing your body o...

Fluoride is found everywhere today. Not just toothpaste and mouthwashes, but in many antibiotics, medications, and even non-stick cookin...

Replacing your mercury fillings with a dental material that is more biocompatible and less toxic, is usually the goal of the vast majorit...

I am a fairly organized person. So when my night guard went missing for a few days, I was a little concerned. Usually, it is in one of...

Root canal teeth are frowned upon in the holistic community. For those in the know, endodontically treated teeth are a source of chronic ...

A recent study (published in PLOS ONE), has found that the amino acid L-arginine destroys the bacteria which cause cavities and gum dise...

Candida (yeast) infections are on the rise; mostly due to side effects from medications, poor diet and alcohol use. It is one of those s...

As a dentist, I have seen many patients with significant jaw bone loss. This is not a good thing as it is a marker for loose teeth and e...

Recently at a dental meeting, I met many colleagues who promote their practice as mercury-free. As such, they believe that they are al...