Natural Healing News

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Periodontal disease and surgery are two terms that traditionally strike fear and horror in the hearts of those who hear them — but, they no longer have to. Periodontal disease is a deterioration of the supporting structures of the teeth, commonly called the gums. In reality, though, the disease is […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — If you want to know more about your physical health, just open your mouth and look at your teeth and gums. In adults, inflamed or receding gums, cavities, tooth loss, gingivitis and other dental dilemmas can indicate major health problems like heart disease, vitamin deficiencies, cancer, diabetes or the risk […]

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 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 Dr. Nicholas J. Meyer —  We all know that we need to brush our teeth. This is drummed into us by our parents and our educators along the path to adulthood. Most of us choose to engage in this behavior at least once a day, some twice a day and fewer still thrice per […]

by Julia Busch —  The range of reported benefits from a food by-product — the oil obtained from the fat of the six-foot emu (a bird related to the ostrich) — seems miraculous. The oil quickly and deeply penetrates into the skin to diminish fine lines, reduce the appearance of age spots, lessen under-eye puffiness […]

The following is information regarding new research on avoiding Alzheimer’s and how omega-3s can help fight gum disease. Best-kept secret for avoiding Alzheimer’s People who consume foods rich in vitamin B12 could be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 270 individuals who showed no evidence of dementia. […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  You might be surprised to hear that there is nothing natural about dentistry. In fact, I believe it is one of the most unnaturally executed disciplines in health care. That said, healthy dentistry as I see it, is for everyone. So what is it? Healthy dentistry is a philosophy of care […]