Combating Gum Disease: Easy Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy
As a Miami holistic dentist, one of the most common [...]
The Benefits of Ozone Therapy
With ozone therapy, a fusion of water and oxygen is [...]
The Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth
Missing teeth do much more than potentially making you self-conscious [...]
Your Mouthwash May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Could your mouthwash be causing you unnecessary harm? Many of [...]
The Importance of Flossing
Flossing your teeth prior to brushing is among the several [...]
Treating Bleeding, Swollen Gums
Have you been ignoring the agitation caused by inflammation and infection along your gum line? Read this article to learn more about these symptoms, what they mean, how they affect the health of the entire body, and how they can be effectively treated to eliminate both infection and pain.
Oil Pulling for Holistic Health
Oil pulling is an all-natural way to improve oral health. Although oil pulling is just now enjoying positive feedback from dental patients, it is actually an age old practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. It wasn’t until the 1990s that health experts in the Western world began recommending oil pulling as a way to naturally detoxify the body, particularly the teeth and gums. Today, many holistic dentists recognize oil pulling as a safe, easy, and inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay, oral infection, and gum disease.
Miami Dentistry News: Dental Needs Among Children Are Growing
Our Miami dental practice is fully committed to helping children develop strong oral hygiene habits at an early age. Studies show that good brushing habits, for example, significantly reduce the chances of developing serious illnesses like heart disease. Good habits start at an early age, however. Young children with good hygiene habits grow in to young adults with strong and healthy smiles. But is this happening? According to recent research, it is not. In fact, recent research indicates that over 80% of the Los Angeles area’s children are in need of immediate dental care (i).