Holistic Dentistry Articles

What is Holistic Dentistry? What makes it different from the traditional practice of dentistry? To understand the difference, let's first consider the ways that dentistry affects your overall health.  ‘Holistic’ refers to the fact that the body is one whole or...

I'm often asked, 'Whats the difference between porcelain veneers and composite bonding?' Composite are the white fillings dentists do to fill cavities instead of silver amalgam fillings, which contains mercury. So composites have a great place in dentistry. Yet, most...

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 facilitates the growth of lots of unfriendlies that you don’t want to nurture in your mouth. The saliva in your mouth...

Currently, Integrative Dentistry has three types of Lasers available for treating patients. Erbium, Nd:YAG, and Diode lasers. The Fotona laser used at the practice incorporates two of the three types: the Erbium and the Nd:YAG. Here is how they are used: 1 - Erbium...

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 been so grateful for this office, with windows and doors that open, fronting onto a garden. Twenty years later, we continue to be thankful for this space, where […]

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 will describe below. Most people have hear of zirconia diamonds. They are very hard and beautiful. But most people...

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 situations. Zirconia is zirconium oxide that has porcelain like qualities but is strong. Feldspathic porcelain is pure...

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 point of view. So, between the two most popular types of crowns in dentistry today, I always recommend a full porcelain...

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 ‘microbiome of the gut,’ as well as the ‘microbiome of the mouth.’ Given that the digestive process begins in the mouth,...

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 that they have cavities and need dental work. Because once you get holes in your teeth (cavities), it's too late to...

Bio-Friendly Dental Materials Introduction Biological Dentistry is an approach to dentistry focusing on the biocompatibility of dental materials. In a toxic world it’s not advisable to add to our bodies’ toxic load through dentistry or create more stress to our immune...

The Advantages of Laser Gum Surgery The Phase Contrast Microscope In 2009 I figured out a unique way to use a phase contrast microscope and transfer the video image live onto a high definition TV screen. A microscope expert showed me how to port the image through a...

Pictures of an Actual Case At Integrative Dentistry we have seen many patients who believe - or have been told - they need a root canal. Most people, if given a choice, would choose not to do a root canal. But what can be done when there is deep decay? The rest of...

Dr. O'Rielly has been using ozone and the Fotona laser to prevent root canals and treat root canal infections since 2018. When combined in certain types of treatments, these advanced technologies provide stunning results. To learn how ozone/laser treatments have been...

We often get calls from patients asking if this office uses PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin). More and more patients are doing research and want to avoid the pain and discomfort of a tooth extraction. After all, what could be better than your own blood, drawn onsite and...