Did George Meinig have it right when he wrote ‘The Root Canal Cover-Up back in 1993? Yes and no. The reason I say this is explained below, so keep reading. In his book, Meinig highlights the research done by Westin Price a century ago demonstrating how root...
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 that rules them in the oral microbiome, especially when it comes to connective tissue and gums. ...
There has been a lot of controversy over the last decade or two about root canals. The disagreement is usually between dentists and root canal specialists (endodontists) on one side and alternative practitioners, like naturopaths, Integrative MD’s and...
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 canals are bad for you? Or that a titanium implant blocks the meridian flow, or can corrode because of the acids in...
Did Dr. Price have it right when he put out his research on infected root canals and the focal infection theory nearly 100 years ago? Over the next few weeks, I will be reviewing some basic positions on root canals and their effect on systemic health. I’m...
I’m often asked by patients who are choosing between doing a root canal or extracting their tooth, ‘Alright doc, I get that my tooth is infected, what are my choices? What would you do if it was your tooth?’ The rest of this post discusses my best...
