CRP, Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontal Disease: A Triad Of Trouble

There is a well known association between cardiovasular disease and gum disease. A simple test for CRP can help to diagnose both of them. Today, I will discuss the connection between the two diseases, and how a CRP test may be a useful tool in treating and diagnosing them.

The Carnivore Diet: Your Health And Your Teeth

Why are some people are choosing to eat a meat-only diet. Is this a safe diet? Can you get all the nutrients you need from it? Will it give you cancer? Find out in this post…

Swollen Gums And Diet

A large segment of my patient population believe that swollen gums happen normally about every six months due to plaque build-up. They come for their cleaning, the plaque is removed, and they are good to go for the next six months. There is nothing normal about having swollen gums. Unfortunately, it is so common, most people just accept it as a normal occurrence. It can be an indication of potential dietary issues.

My Mission (Why I Want You On My Website, Not In My Chair)

During a recent health conference, I found myself explaining why I was not just a run of the mill dentist. My real passion is cutting through all of the bad health advice, misconceptions, half-truths and downright lies out there and disseminating the plain truth to those willing to listen. As they say, if I catch you a fish, I have fed you a meal, if I teach you how to fish, I have fed you for a lifetime.

Paleo f(x) And The Current Status Of The Ancestral Health Movement

The Paleo Diet has come a long way since it first hit the scene in 2001. Now that Paleo f(x) has concluded, I would like to share with you some of my thoughts about where the movement is today.

Osteoporosis, Bisphosphonates and your Mouth

Since the teeth are supported by bone, osteoporosis can affect the mouth. Oral manifestations can include gum recession, gum disease, loose teeth, tooth loss, implant failure and I’ll fitting dentures. The medication to treat osteoporosis poses a sever risk for your jaws. This post addresses osteoporosis, your mouth, and what you can do to prevent it.

The Sun, UV Light, Vitamin D And Your Health

This time of year is great for getting back outside after the long cold winter months. Here are a few tips about staying healthy in the sun.

Diet, General Health, Oral Health, PaleoScott Solomons, DDSApril 15, 2019UV, UVA, UVB, sunshine, Sunburn, Sun, Vitamin D, Skin types, Tanning, MelaninComment

The Study Of Ancient Plaque Reveals Important Information About Disease

New methods of extracting bacterial DNA from fossilized human teeth has revealed that we are not as healthy as we once were. This is due to ourchanging diets.

Functional Medicine, Diet, Oral Health, PaleoScott Solomons, DDSMarch 11, 2019Darwinian Dentistry, Plaque, Bacteria, DNA, Cavities, Gum Disease, TartarComment

The One Thing You Can Do To Stop Getting Cavities And Gum Disease

If you could only do one thing to prevent cavities and gum disiease, I would recommend…

Vitamin D And Health: Sun, Food or Supplement?

Vitamin D is on everyone’s radar lately. It is associated with the sun which isassociated with bad things. What are we supposed to do about this conundrum?

Diet, General Health, Functional Medicine, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 18, 2019Vitamin D, teeth, bones, sunshine, supplements, nutrients, foodComment

How To Achieve a Better Physique: Diet, Calorie Counting, Food Density and More Part I

The quest to look better and weigh less is a tightrope walk that often backfires. Here is some science that explains why we usually gain weight back and how you might be able to maintain weight loss. This post is not meant to recommend any specific diet approach.

General Health, Diet, PaleoScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 11, 2019diet, Weight Loss, Physique, Nate Miyaki, Body Composition, Fat, Muscle, metabolic syndromeComment

Dietary Lessons From The Scots

Salmon, Haggis and seafood with a side of kale and turnips… What could be healthier???

General Health, DietScott Solomons, DDSJanuary 28, 2019Organ Meat, Diet, Haggis, Liver, ScottishComment

Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead To Dental Problems

For many, gastric bypass surgery is the only realistic means of overcoming obesity and the myriad associated health issues. In my practice, more and more patients are opting for gastric bypass surgery, often with dramatic results. One 18 month follow-up study found a 57% recovery from, an 84 % cure from cholesterol problems, and a 47% cure from high blood pressure. Unfortunately, I often see uncontrolled tooth decay and tooth loss post-operatively. The reasons have not been widely investigated. There are a few logical explanations as to why this is our happening.