Stress can have all sorts of negative effects on your dental health. You might become so stressed out that you neglect good habits like brushing your teeth twice a day. Another possibility is developing an unconscious, stress-related habit like biting your fingernails or grinding your...
Hearing your baby or small child grind their teeth can be quite unnerving. In most cases it's a temporary behavior, and they'll grow out of it soon. However, if your kid is habitually grinding their teeth, and their permanent teeth have already started coming in,...
Many people wonder whether brushing twice a day is really necessary. If they're too tired at night, and just want to go to sleep, will it really matter if they wait to brush their teeth until the morning? There's a very good reason why dentists always...
Yes—in large doses, fluoride is a neurotoxin. Although trace amounts are generally considered benign, many people have concerns about the safety of fluoride in toothpaste and drinking water. There are numerous studies on the benefits of fluoride for dental health, but very few have studied its...
Unfortunately, just because a food is natural doesn't mean it's better for your teeth. Even though honey has some amazing healing properties, it also has a lot of sugar. To protect your dental health, it's better to go with sugar-free sweeteners like stevia or monk...
Although they might not seem related, there's actually quite a close connection between good dental health and good mental health. As holistic dentists, we take your entire wellbeing into consideration. It's our job to recognize connections like the link between diet and dental health, or the...
Every holistic dental practice has its own unique approach. For some, it means using non-toxic materials and natural remedies. For others, it means providing dental treatment that takes a person's physical and mental health into consideration as well. But in general, holistic dentistry focuses on...
Do you suffer from jaw pain? Have you been diagnosed with a TMJ disorder, or TMD? We know how painful this inflammatory condition can be, and how it affects your ability to do normal things like talk or chew. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies...
When you think about foods that are bad for kids' teeth, you probably think of things like Halloween candy or fast food. However, there are other culprits that are not so obvious. Many of the foods kids like best will cause cavities—and we're not just talking...
We meet a lot of people who are enthusiastic about a trendy new diet they're trying. Most of us have at least one friend who swears by intermittent fasting or the Noom diet, or one who is passionate about eating only plants. But how does...