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...
I remember that day in 1991, as if it was yesterday. I’d been visiting my parents in Monterey, trying to get a little R&R from work. And here I was, sitting in the Monterey Hospital emergency room waiting to be seen, and wondering how I had gotten here. I...
I’m often asked how to avoid root canals while treating patients in my practice. No one wants a root canal in the first place. Besides hearing all the bad things from family and acquaintances, it’s simply not fun and often expensive! Besides this, the...
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...
After a very busy and productive 2017, we were ready to apply more balance to our working life. For those who wanted to see some pictures of our vacation in Kauai, here goes. We had such an outpouring of good will when we announced our plans, we just had to share...
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Lasers and Dentistry
Deep Cavities Don’t Always Result in Root Canals
Laser/Ozone Fillings to Prevent Root Canals
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