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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreYour fist dental visit is the most important visit you will make. All of your future treatment is based on this appointment. Here is what you can expect.
Read MoreSleep and breathing are two of the most important elements to a happy, healthy, vibrant life. They are both affected by the tongue, upper and lower jaws and oral habits that are the purvue of your dentist.
Read MoreWouldn’t it be great if we could somehow regrow missing teeth? What about growing back part of a broken tooth. This has been done by scientists. Read on to see how close we are to making them viable clinical approaches.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreIf you could only do one thing to prevent cavities and gum disiease, I would recommend…
Read MoreEveryone knows that radiation is bad for you. The most common source of exposureare dental x-rays. How dangerous are they? I will lay out the pros and cons of having check-up x-raysin this article.
Read MoreVitamin 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?
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreStudies show that routine dental care is associated with healthier mouths. It may surprise you to find out why…
Read MoreSalmon, Haggis and seafood with a side of kale and turnips… What could be healthier???
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder SAD can be mild or debilitating. Here are the facts and some cures.
Read MoreBlaming your cavitis on soft teeth is a cop out. The fact is that tooth hardness varies, but it is not a concern if you are doing a few basic things.
Read MoreFluoride is not Paleo. There are better and safer ways to prevent tooth decay than to ingest a chemical that the human body has absolutely no biological need for.
Read MoreThe health benefits of chocolate are numerous. It is critical that you choose high quality dark chocolate low in sugar to avoid sabotaging your health.
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