Condition Spotlight
Oral health myth: “What goes in the mouth, stays in the mouth.” In other words, if you put something into your mouth, as long as you don’t swallow it, you can spit it out and it won’t make its way into the rest of the body.
But wait–research has proven this isn’t true. In fact, what we put into our mouths gets absorbed through the gum and cheek tissue, and it ultimately winds up in the bloodstream.
For some a bad first date or another uncomfortable job interview may be enough reason to take the plunge and get dental veneers. This cosmetic dental procedure is a common way to address a range Read More
A striking white smile is the reward that one gets for working hard to achieve optimal oral health. The good news is that maintaining such great oral and dental health is a simple, natural process Read More
(Family Features) Many people are aware healthy habits like regular exercise and eating nutritious foods promote better heart health. However, it’s lesser known that your oral health and heart health risk may be connected. In Read More
A toothache is not only painful but a terrible annoyance, especially when you are trying to get some sleep. Fortunately, anyone who finds themselves in this situation can get relief in a number of ways Read More
Having positive dental health is beneficial to maintaining overall health. Unfortunately, accidents, dental disease, and congenital defects can all lead to dental problems. These undesirable situations can result in broken, chipped, or missing teeth. To Read More
When caring for your overall health, teeth and gums can easily become neglected in favor of body fitness and overall wellbeing. Proper teeth hygiene and care takes a mindful routine and the right steps towards Read More
Cosmetic dentistry has become popular now, from whitening, shaping, closing spaces, to replacing teeth. Dentists now have a lot of tools and techniques to help improve your smile. But before you undergo any cosmetic procedure, Read More
Dentures Teeth serve an essential role in your life. Without teeth, you may experience difficulties such as digestive problems due to the inability to breakdown your food. You may also have to change your meals Read More
Dental veneers are custom-made porcelain shells that are designed to cover the front surface of the teeth, mainly for cosmetic purposes. They are usually made from tooth-colored material and are attached to the front surface Read More
The importance of maintaining good oral health cannot be overemphasized. The mouth has many essential functions, and you cannot afford to neglect it. Besides, it has an aesthetic value; your smile is one of the Read More
Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. They realize that oral health is related to many chronic health issues. They look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?
That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500.
Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013.
Another factor regarding oral health is that people tend to visit dentists more often, so find one who can use what they see to improve your overall health. Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet.
