Originally posted April 23, 2015 One of Dr. Glaros’ colleagues recently told us about a man who had contacted his office about getting his mercury amalgam fillings removed. He said he didn’t want them replaced, though. When asked why, he said that he was going to “remineralize” his teeth instead. He’d read all about it […]
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Curing or Preventing Tooth Decay: Which Makes More Sense?
One of Dr. Glaros’ colleagues recently told us about a man who had contacted his office about getting his mercury amalgam fillings removed. He said he didn’t want them replaced, though. When asked why, he said that he was going to “remineralize” his teeth instead. He’d read all about it online. Whether this prospective patient […]
What Can Happen to Unprotected Teeth During Sports?
Baseball is hardly a contact sport, but that doesn’t mean there’s no risk of impact-related injuries. We saw a couple of them last week, when two players were beaned on the very same day. Hit in the chin with a 96 mph fastball, Yankee third baseman Chase Headley needed little more than stitches and a […]
Trace Minerals for Your Teeth
The enamel coating that protects your teeth is 96% mineral – the highest mineral content in any human tissue. That makes it the strongest tissue in your body. But like any other tissue, you need to care for it – at least if you want it to stay healthy and whole. One of enamel’s fiercest […]
Naturally Conservative Dentistry
Eight dentists. Twenty-one teeth. Twenty-one root canal preparations. And in each and every case, each and every dentist drilled a larger hole than needed. That was the shocking result of a study published late last month in PLOS ONE. The problem, lead author Robert O’Shea explained, is caused by an “optical illusion which makes a […]
Dentin Defense: How Your Teeth Keep Themselves Healthy & Whole
Believe it or don’t, but the idea that sugar causes cavities? Not exactly true. So why are dentists so down on the stuff? Because it’s the favorite food of the pathogenic microbes that cause tooth decay and gum disease, and as they say, what goes in must come out. In this case, what comes […]
What Is “Minimally Invasive Dentistry”?
Maybe you’ve heard the term “minimally invasive dentistry.” It certainly sounds great, but what does it mean exactly – especially for a biological dentist? Let’s start with the matter of diagnosis: When is it appropriate to place a filling in a tooth? Many dentists – Dr. Glaros included – feel very comfortable with using […]
Is Fluoride REALLY Good for Your Teeth?
The Do’s and Don’ts of Fluoride Have you ever taken the time to read the label on a tube of toothpaste? One sample from a fluoride toothpaste selected at random reads: Active Ingredient Sodium Fluoride – Warning – Keep out of reach of children. If accidently swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control […]