Have you heard of bee glue for your teeth? As strange as that may sound, Propolis is a powerful gift of nature that is worth a second look. At Contemporary Dentistry, we are always seeking natural remedies to use for oral health and the research findings for propolis have been fascinating and show much [...]Read More
For years, we have seen the signs linking gum disease with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. In 2018, the strongest link yet was established when researchers showed explicitly that compounds released by oral bacteria could actually damage brain tissue, making a direct link between gum disease and dementia. Now a [...]Read More
The Washington Post recently ran an Op-Ed by diabetes specialists on the health dangers of fruit juice, which stand in marked contrast to the perception that juice is healthy. The authors did a good job of running down many of the risks related to fruit juice in terms of {{{{link id='2737' text='weight gain'}}}}, insulin surges, [...]Read More
You might blame your weight gain on what you’re putting in your mouth, but the truth might be that it’s your mouth that’s the problem. It’s an illustration of the complex, reciprocal relationship between {{{{link id='1957' text='oral health'}}}} and your overall health. From encouraging unhealthy behaviors to directly triggering weight gain, an unhealthy mouth [...]Read More
One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, “You’re a holistic dentist, why do you want to take x-rays? I don’t think I need any more…” and perhaps you have found yourself saying the same thing. I believe a balanced approach that takes all factors into consideration could help us all [...]Read More
