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Dr. O’s articles on holistic dentistry and nutrition
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August 25, 2016
5 More Things You Wanted to Know About Implants
1– If I’m told I need an implant, will I also need bone grafting? Upon reviewing your Xrays, your dentist will be able to determine whether there is s...
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August 22, 2016
5 Things You Wanted to Know About Implants (Part 1)
1- What’s an implant? An implant is a replacement for a missing tooth. It is basically a post that supports a new crown or cap. It is the best alterna...
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February 9, 2016
Uncovering Unseen Gum Disease with the Perioscope
In keeping with his commitment to provide the highest quality care utilizing such technological innovations as high definition microscope evaluation, ...
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November 27, 2015
The Hidden Reason Why Teeth and Implants Fail (Part 4)
Three very important reasons why people commonly experience problems with implants are: Implants are technique sensitive. If they are not done properl...
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November 25, 2015
The Hidden Reason Why Teeth and Implants Fail (Part 3)
What are my options for implants? Implant posts are usually made with titanium, a metal that does not cause inflammation and is considered very biocom...
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November 23, 2015
The Hidden Reason Why Teeth and Implants Fail (Part 2)
I’ve heard that implants are not good for me. Why does this concern people? Implant posts are made with titanium, a metal, and some people – even some...
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November 21, 2015
The Hidden Reason Why Teeth and Implants Fail (Part 1)
You may lose a new implant faster than the original tooth if you don’t address the underlying problem in your mouth. Upon receiving an implant, many p...
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August 21, 2015
Gluten Free Dentistry and BPA Free Orthodontics (Part 3)
Exposure to BPA, when chemicals previously bound up in a dental material are released into the mouth and lungs, can happen when: Composite fillings ar...
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August 14, 2015
Gluten Free Dentistry and BPA Free Orthodontics (Part 2)
Whenever there is a shock to our system, a life-changing or extremely stressful event that impacts us, our gut will bear some of this burden. Because ...
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August 7, 2015
Gluten Free Dentistry and BPA Free Orthodontics
People often ask me, “What makes a holistic dentist different?” The oral/systemic connection has become very clear to health-minded patients, many of ...
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April 17, 2015
A Holistic Perspective on Ocean Conservation (Part 2)
Mercury Pollution Affects Ocean Conservation Another culprit in making fish less safe to eat and a familiar topic in holistic dentistry is mercury pol...
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April 12, 2015
A Holistic Perspective on Ocean Conservation (Part 1)
Plastic Pollution Affects Ocean Conservation As a holistic dental practice, we are concerned about dentistry’s impact on the environment. And ocean co...
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