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Tooth whitening is the leading dental procedure requested by people under the age of 20 and between the ages of 30 and 50. In the last 10 years alone, this procedure has exploded by 300 percent, according to The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Perhaps one reason for the explosion has to do with the […]

by Dr. Nicholas J. Meyer —  Dental radiographs or x-rays are a necessary evil of our times; they also are a wonderful blessing. The evils of exposing ourselves to ionizing radiation are frequently blown out of proportion to the good they provide. Like so many things in our lives, it is a matter of balance. […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  I want to share an observation I call “beyond the obvious.” As a holistic biological general dentist, I am often called upon to remove mercury fillings. People usually seek me out for this service after reading an anecdotal story about how someone had his mercury fillings removed and his overall […]

by Julia Busch —  Over 95 percent of Americans have gum disease, and it can be a killer. Though seldom lethal, mounting medical literature directly associates oral disease with extensive systemic problems, including leukemia, arthritis, heart, kidney, liver and lung diseases. “Cancer begins in the mouth,” says nutritionist Dr. Cass Ingram, a doctor of osteopathy […]

by Dr. Richard H. Pitcairn —  Last issue, we considered basic principles and the understanding that the symptoms of illness are part of the body’s healing process and, therefore, of estimable value. We also saw that we can use medicines to stimulate this healing process — to make it work better and faster. The trick […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  When your “bite” isn’t right, a whole cascade of physical maladies can result that might even put you on the medical merry-go-round. You go from doctor to doctor searching for relief of your distress. What distress, you might ask? Well, there are at least 50 recognized symptoms; the more common […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyers —  In a prior article, I wrote about the value of dental x-rays (radiographs). They are indispensable to any dentist, whether holistic or not. There are understandable concerns over dose exposure and their effects on our bodies, but certain homeopathic remedies can be used to help mitigate any deleterious effects of […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Near the beginning of the last century, dentistry and medicine took somewhat separate paths. The view that the teeth were somehow isolated from the rest of the body permeated the minds of generations. It was, however, and is still acknowledged, that you can die from a tooth infection, but along […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Gum disease is literally a silent killer. The oral systemic connection has been clearly established, and additional scientific findings are being regularly published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and the British journal, Lancet. Many of […]

by Heather Demeritte —  We brush our teeth first thing in the morning and before retiring for the night. We floss, and swish mouthwash daily. Although we follow a regular routine to promote good oral health hygiene, gum disease and tooth decay are still major health issues today. What can you do to keep your […]

by Dr. Larry Wilson —  The health of your mouth is about far more than appearance. It can literally mean the difference between life and death. In particular, chronic and usually hidden dental infections often wreak havoc on the entire body and can contribute to heart disease and cancer. Modern dentistry is one of the […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Believe it or not, the ongoing troubles of the world can be seen playing out in the mouths of an ever-increasing number of people who are grinding or gnashing their teeth. Young and old alike are subject to higher levels of stress these days and, as a result, many are […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  So is it safe or isn’t it? It has been stated repeatedly that mercury is safe to use in the mouth and very little leaches into the body. A few years ago, chemistry students from the University of Kentucky embarked on an analysis to help answer this question. They took […]