Nutrition Articles
28 articles by Dr. O
These articles connect what you eat to the health of your teeth and gums. They cover the vitamins and minerals your mouth depends on, probiotics and the oral microbiome, the Dentistry, Diet and Disease series, sugar, food sensitivities, and GMO labeling.
All PostsBlog (130)Holistic Dentistry (37)Environmental (29)Nutrition (28)Root Canals (26)A-Z Holistic Dentistry (26)Gum Disease (25)Dental Implants (21)Laser Dentistry (15)ABCs of Sustainable Health (10)Sugar (7)Healthy Living (7)Natural Health (6)Coronavirus (5)Cosmetic Dentistry (1)
January 29, 2026
Reuteri, Sourdough and Squash Pie, Oh My!
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...
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December 22, 2025
Tooth-Friendly Blue Zone-Style Dessert Recipes
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...
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February 14, 2025
Valentine’s Treats and Sweets
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...
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January 12, 2024
The Microbiome of Our Mouth and Gut
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...
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March 16, 2021
Oral Systemic Health – Why It Matters
In this post we discuss a unique model of prevention, treatment and maintenance that you will not find anywhere else. In order to maintain oral health...
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October 5, 2020
DIY Ways You Can Meet the Challenge of the Coronavirus Covid 19 – Part 3
We’ve all been shocked to learn that the President and first lady are in quarantine with the Coronavirus. This brings DIY protection for you and your ...
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April 11, 2020
DIY Ways to Adapt to the Challenge of the Coronavirus Covid 19 – Part 1
This article is about do-it-yourself ways to adapt and still manage to thrive in these unusual times. As long as the ‘shelter in place’ mandate remain...
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August 19, 2018
What’s the Most Important Vitamin for Dental Health?
What’s the most important vitamin for dental health? Many nutrients play a role in a healthy ‘ecosystem’ in the mouth. However, there is one vitamin t...
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July 19, 2018
Inflammation May Cause Failure in Extractions, Root Canals and Implants: A Case Study
Have you put off doing the dental work you need because you are afraid it might fail? You may have had the right idea! Have you heard that all root ca...
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December 1, 2017
Seasonal Stress and Dental Health-Part 1
Each year, starting around Daylight Savings Time, everyone’s schedule becomes even fuller and more stressful, and in the dental office we often experi...
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March 5, 2015
Toxicity Determinants of Good Health
Avoiding toxicity in any form is one of the main determinants of good health and an extension of the guiding light that is the Hippocratic Oath: First...
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February 14, 2015
10 Reasons You Want Biological Dentistry and Holistic Dental Care
There are many reasons to choose Biological Dentistry and mercury free, holistic and natural dental care for your teeth and gums, and bio-compatible c...
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