Blog on Dental Health

Reuteri, Sourdough and Squash Pie, Oh My! What do a probiotic bacterium, an ancient bread tradition, and a humble winter squash have in common? At fir...

Chocolate Banana Avocado Mousse Many of you have heard of Blue Zones, areas where lifestyle habits promote longevity. Loma Linda, CA is the primary Bl...

What is Holistic Dentistry? What makes it different from the traditional practice of dentistry? To understand the difference, let’s first consider the...

I’m often asked, ‘Whats the difference between porcelain veneers and composite bonding?’ Composite are the white fillings dentists do to fill cavities...

This gift to our Staff was such great ‘eye candy’ that I just had to share it, although my patients know I’m not one to recommend sugary treats! Sugar...

Currently, Integrative Dentistry has three types of Lasers available for treating patients. Erbium, Nd:YAG, and Diode lasers. The Fotona laser used at...

In March of 2004 Integrative Dentistry found its new home! It had taken six years and multiple offices to land us in our new digs. And we have always ...

When is a crown like jewelry? When it’s made of zirconia. Not just zirconia alone, but when combined with porcelain layered and baked over it, as I wi...

What is a Porcelain Fused to Zirconia (PFZ) Crown PFZ stands for porcelain fused to a zirconia crown that produces a superlative result in many situat...

I’m often asked, ‘What’s the best crown material?’ In my eyes, hands down, the best crown material is porcelain from a health and biocompatibility poi...

The terrain of our bodies, its ‘microbiome,’ is host to trillions of microorganisms. Some are beneficial and some are not. You might hear about the ‘m...

DIY Ways to Prevent Cavities I’m often asked in my practice, ‘Dr O, how can I prevent tooth decay?’ Unfortunately it’s usually after I tell someone th...