On a nearly daily basis, I get asked, “What can I include in my diet to prevent cavities?” It is such a complex and individualized question, but there is one thing I want to talk about today that (in addition to a healthy diet) is critical to cavity prevention. It also impacts the physiology of …
The Surprising Role of “Activator X” + Antioxidants Play in Cavity PreventionRead More »
I was recently listening to a sermon at my church, and our pastor was talking about how much his kids love fruit loops. I turned to my husband and jokingly (kind of…) said, “Do you think I should go tell him how much sugar is in fruit loops?” It’s easy to assume that the majority …
The Hidden Dangers of Sugar (And How to Avoid Them)Read More »
I know, it sounds like a science-ridden term, but there’s a very real reason why you should care about biological dentistry. The American Dental Association defines dentistry as: “The evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (non surgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and …
Sometimes it’s easy to forget, but teeth are vital living structures in your body. A healthy tooth has a blood supply, and an immune system, just like all other organs. That means that teeth have metabolism too! We have all heard that eating and drinking too much sugar or acidic foods can cause cavities because …
Did you know that dentistry is thought to be the first subdivision off of medicine (like your primary care provider medicine)? Gosh, has the association drifted… I’d like to shed some light on the discrepancy that now faces medicine and dentistry. The truth is, previous and current published literature emphasizes the importance of the systemic …