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 first glance—nothing. But look a little closer, and you’ll find these foods belong together because they synergistically...
Chocolate Banana Avocado Mousse Many of you have heard of Blue Zones, areas where lifestyle habits promote longevity. Loma Linda, CA is the primary Blue Zone in the U.S. We would like to introduce you to the work of Dr. Ralph Steiner, a co-founder of Loma Linda Dental...
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...
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...
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 –...