Most people think all bacteria are bad. In reality, your mouth is home to more than 700 different species of bacteria, many of which play an important role in keeping your teeth, gums, and body healthy. This community of microorganisms…
This mother describes the dramatic effect that the placement of two mercury amalgam filling had on her fifteen year old son KJ… This certainly is an extreme reaction. Most dental patients with amalgam fillings will have no directly observable reactions,…
A tooth may discolor after trauma, if the nerve dies, or even some time after a root canal treatment. It looks unsightly, especially if it is a front tooth. These teeth can be bleached from the outside and inside simultaneously.…
If you are on these pages for homeopathic dentistry then it is more than likely that you are going through the world with wide open eyes and not necessarily believe everything you hear on CNN or ABC News. To mind…
Lack Of Breath May Ruin Your Well-being There is probably no other condition that impacts your well-being as much as sleep apnea or its less serious cousin – snoring. Just imagine that while you sleep someone comes by chokes you for…
Many parents notice that their children grind their teeth at night, maybe even during the day. If you notice a pronounced wear pattern on their baby teeth, it may mean trouble, and would justify a dental visit, preferably someone who…
Silver-amalgam fillings are made from an alloy containing 50% mercury. These are the most common fillings found around the world. Unfortunately, its physical characteristics violate many structural principles in tooth integrity. Being an unstable metallic alloy, it is subject to…
Anterior tooth trauma and bonding Chipped teeth are a frequent occurrence, especially among children. They are a cause for serious concern due to their unsightly appearance, as they mainly involve the upper central incisors, the most visible and aesthetically important…
Biological dentistry is not, in itself, a specialty in dentistry, but rather an approach to dentistry which utilizes aspects of complementary or “alternative” therapy normally used in the field of homeopathy. A Biological Dentist: Beyond these common points, biological dentists…
What applications does the Waterlase have in dentistry? The Waterlase is an all-tissue laser, meaning it targets all types of hard and soft tissues in the body. The most routine application is with cavities of all sizes, including small incipient…