Dr. O, Carey O'Rielly, DDS, Holistic Dental Health

Dr. O: Holistic Dental Health with Carey O'Rielly, DDS

Dr. O, Carey O'Rielly, DDS, Holistic Dental Health
Dr. Carey O'Rielly looking through a phase-contrast microscope

Dr. Carey O’Rielly, DDS

  • 40 years of practice
  • Holistic/oral health blog since 2000
  • DIY support for gum disease
  • Educates on Holistic Dental Health

Recently Retired

Encinitas coastline and beach stairs at sunset

For Dental Care, Dr. O Recommends:

Dr. Tracy Evans at Integrative Dentistry

  • 12 years in practice, USC dental school trained
  • Dentist, officer and instructor U.S. Navy
  • Trained in Dr. O’s protocols and philosophy
  • Uses Laser and Ozone to disinfect root canals

Dr. Evans has taken over patient care at Integrative Dentistry. She worked closely with Dr. O’Rielly and follows all his protocols. She practices with skill and compassion. To inquire or become a patient:

A is for Anxiety infographic: common signs, what can help, and a supportive dental team

Dental AnxietyIs Very Common

Dr. O’s Support for Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people put off care, and years of avoiding the dentist is one of the most common causes of gum disease. Here are two ways to make the visit easier:

Get to the Root of Gum and Whole-Body Inflammation

Five letters from Dr. O’s A-Z of Holistic Dentistry.

G is for Gums

G is for Gums infographic: why gums matter, warning signs, and what healthy gums look like

Gum disease is often caused by a combination of stress, acidity, and improper oral hygiene. Nutrition can also be a factor. But inflammation caused by certain microbes is the biggest cause. Up to 80% of the population have some level of gum disease. Download the OHI sheet to eliminate the anaerobic bacteria that cause gum disease.

Solving the Cause of Gum Disease

L is for Lasers

L is for Lasers infographic: why lasers matter and how they help gum treatment
Fotona Erbium laser unit

The Fotona Laser

Heal Infected Root Canals and Infected Teeth with the Erbium Laser

Advanced Laser Endodontic Therapy (ALET) addresses the two major disadvantages of traditional root canal therapy: the inability to clean and sanitize complex root-canal systems and to deeply disinfect dentinal tubules. Using the SWEEPS modes of the Fotona Erbium laser, virtually all the bacteria present in infected teeth are eliminated. Fast, effective and minimally invasive.

Read More About the Fotona Laser
M is for Microscope infographic: a closer look at the microbes living in your mouth

M is for Microscope

Plaque samples seen under a phase-contrast microscope show different types of oral microbes: spirochetes, amoeba and white blood cells fighting them. Dr. O’s microscope videos have helped hundreds of thousands of people understand the hidden world in the mouth. One of them has passed a million views on YouTube.

Explore Dr. O’s Microscope Videos

P is for Parasites

P is for Parasites infographic: why parasites matter, signs to watch, and what can help

If your gums always bleed when you brush or floss and your hygienist says it every time you go in, it’s possible you may have parasites under your gums. Dr. O found that 30% of his patients had parasites so he came up with some simple things you can do at home to address it. In addition, if you have had pets in your life, chances are that you have been exposed to parasites. The good news is, you can improve the health of your gums in 30 Days by following Dr. O’s program above, and he encourages you to read the article below.

Getting Rid of Oral Parasites: Article

R is for Root Planing

R is for Root Planing infographic: how root planing helps, before and after, and what you can do

Have you been told you need root planing, and it’s because of your ‘pockets’? Did you know that there are actually more important factors involved, like the state of your microbiome and whether your gums bleed when you brush or floss? Dr. O believes pockets are only one indicator of disease or health. The key to treating gum disease is addressing the underlying causes and supporting the body’s own healing process. Dr. O is offering this 30 day program to lower the inflammation in your gums that causes gum disease. After 30 days you will have healthier gums, will possibly need less treatment, and get better results. Give it a try. It’s free.

Healthier Gums in 30 Days: Free
Illustration of Dr. O'Rielly as the Sugar Police, holding a magnifying glass over a nutrition label

S is for Sugar Police

S is for Sugar Police: tracking hidden sugars and training a new generation of Sugar Detectives

Dr. O’Rielly’s Sugar Detective program helps you spot hidden sugars, read labels more carefully, and make sweeter choices for better health. Learn how everyday foods and drinks may contain more sugar than you realize, and what you can do about it.

Find out more about Dr. O’Rielly’s Sugar Detective program here:

Sugar Detective Program

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