Biological dentistry, we recently noted, is “concerned with more than just the teeth.” We understand the teeth, gums and other oral structures in their physical and energetic relationships with the rest of the body. We understand that the vast majority of health issues cannot be reduced to one cause-one effect; that a systems-based approach to […]
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The Complexity of Modern Illness
Just as 2015 was getting underway, there was a sudden flurry of chatter swirling about headlines like this: That “bad luck” spin came courtesy of the headline on a press release about a new study in Science, which suggested that only about a third of all cancers can be attributed to environmental factors. The rest […]
Dr. Hal Huggins’ Legacy to Biological Dentistry – and to Us
This past weekend, dentistry lost a legend: Dr. Hal Huggins. The author of such important books as It’s All in Your Head and Uniformed Consent – among many others – Dr. Huggins probably did more than anyone to bring attention to the problem of mercury toxicity from “silver” amalgam fillings, not to mention other dental […]
…and Then You Win
Sometimes, the way things are now seem like the only way things can be. What came before can seem backward and quaint – sometimes wrong-headed. Once upon a time, physicians thought diseases were caused by bodily “humors” and could be cured by bloodletting. There were centuries of research before humans gained the knowledge and technology […]
What Is a Biological Dentist?
Dr. Glaros was recently asked to share his thoughts on the essence of biological dentistry. Here’s what he had to say… A Biological Dentist is a licensed dentist who uses the greatest elements and practices of conventional dentistry, who also has a great appreciation of and gives consideration to the relationship of teeth and oral […]
Choosing the Chow You Chew
If healthy eating is the norm for you, junk food – starchy, sugary, simple carb foods – likely has little appeal. In fact, eating it can probably make you feel really sick, really fast. On the other hand, those who tend to eat mostly hyper-processed foods may find it hard to imagine any pleasure or […]
Just How Natural Are Listerine Naturals?
The first of what we hope will be many posts by our dental hygienist Brittani… A recent conversation with a patient about home hygiene products inspired me to do some digging. It’s only been 5 years since I graduated from dental hygiene school, and a lot has changed in just that short amount of time. […]
From the Archives: The Foundation of Healing from Mercury Amalgam & Other Dental Toxins
Originally posted September 18, 2012; updated If mercury fillings are so toxic, why doesn’t everyone who has them get sick? Why doesn’t everyone with long-term, chronic illness heal quickly once triggers such as root canal teeth or cavitations are removed or treated? Why do some people not heal at all – or even get sicker? […]