If we were going to brag a little big on our patients, we’d have to say that they’re exceptional. They’re informed – and committed to staying informed so they can make wise health choices in line with their attitudes, values and beliefs. Acting on their right to make those choices, they take responsibility for their […]
The Integrative Health Blog
Fat & Malnourished: The Sorry State of the American Diet – and Glimmers of Positive Change
Imagine two tomato plants. One is in nutrient-rich soil, gets plenty of bright, direct sunlight and is given all the water it needs. The other is in depleted soil, gets mainly filtered sunlight and is given just half the water given to the other. Both plants may live, but only the first one may truly […]
From the Archives: The Facts About Dental Implants
Originally posted April 10, 2014 Sometimes – when advanced gum disease has substantially weakened the supporting bone, say, or when a tooth is so deeply infected that only a root canal can give the appearance of “saving” it – tooth loss is inevitable. So what do you replace it with? Once upon a time, bridges […]
Added Sugars as “the Next Trans Fat”?
We know the FDA has its problems, from conflicts of interest to the stubborn refusal to acknowledge the science on mercury dental amalgam and finally put an end to the use of this antique dental material. But sometimes they do the right thing – like their recent decision to finally ban the use of artificial […]
“Very Little Contemporary Evidence” Supporting Water Fluoridation, Says New Review of the Science
Just because you say something is so doesn’t make it true. It doesn’t make mercury dental amalgam safe. It doesn’t make root canal teeth sterile and inert. And it certainly doesn’t make fluoridation an effective practice for preventing caries. The sore lack of evidence supporting fluoridation was brought into the foreground again with last week’s […]
Are You in the Gum Disease Majority?
If you’re American and over 30, you’ve probably got periodontal disease to one degree or another. As many as 75% do. If your gums look red and puffy, or if they bleed when you brush or floss, bingo – you’re in the majority. But just because something is the norm doesn’t mean that it’s good […]
The Amino Acid that Protects Your Teeth
Meet dental biofilm: It’s the sticky goo that bacteria and other microbes form as they colonize on the enamel of your teeth. They learn how to work together and protect each other for the sake of helping the group go on. When you brush and floss, you destroy these colonies. But tenacious little critters that […]
The Patient’s Right of Self-Decision
In our experience, parents usually spend a lot of time researching the pros and cons of vaccination before deciding whether to opt out of some or all of the currently recommended vaccines. They consider the scientific evidence challenging the status quo. They talk with their family physician. They talk with other parents. They weigh their […]