A lot of patients come to me seeking help in trying to resolve root canal infections. The problem is that the basic protocol for treating root canals hasn’t changed in the last 30 years, ever since I got out of dental school. There have been improvements and...
Holistic dentistry and biological dentistry refer to two different aspects of integrative dental care. Generally speaking the term ‘holistic’ refers to the fact that the body is one whole or holistic system. Common sense dictates that the mouth, the primary pathway...
When I lecture on holistic dentistry, I’m often asked, ‘What are ceramic dental implants?’ As you can see in the picture to the right, ceramic implants are white and titanium implants are black and metallic looking. In the future I feel that...
What do health conscious people need to know about non metal fillings like composites? Here is a quick rundown: Whenever possible avoid metal (especially mercury) for restorations like fillings or crowns Use composites (white filling material) that have no BisPhenolA...
Whenever I go to an implant meeting these days a lot of what’s being discussed is titanium implant failures and what to do about them. I went to two high level conventions in 2016 and I was surprised at all the case studies presented highlighting failures of...
1- What are the most common reasons for a tooth or an implant to fail? The same factors that cause you to lose a tooth may cause you to lose an implant as well: infection, clenching and grinding, or a high crown that causes stress on the bite. Failures are also...
The Porcelain Fused to Zirconia Crown (PFZ) is the Clear Winner Over PFM’s
Which is Better a PFM or a Full Porcelain Crown?
The Microbiome of Our Mouth and Gut
A Holistic Guide to 
Bio-Friendly Materials for Healthier Smiles
Lasers and Dentistry
Deep Cavities Don’t Always Result in Root Canals
Laser/Ozone Fillings to Prevent Root Canals
What’s Better for Extractions – PRF or Laser Ozone?
How to Prevent Tooth Decay