Oil pulling for healthy teeth and gums by Paula Owens — The health of your teeth, mouth and gums has a profound impact on the health of your entire body. In fact, poor oral health and hidden dental infections can be making you tired, inflamed and “tox-sick.” Research has shown that root canals, mercury fillings […]
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Teeth — what are they?
July 8, 2015
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Teeth — what are they? by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — It turns out that this simple question about what teeth are has a very complex answer. We all view teeth differently, depending on our upbringing and point of view. Some people view teeth purely from a utilitarian perspective — in other words, how they function […]
New teeth in an hour
April 19, 2014
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New teeth in an hour by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — Perhaps you have seen the ads or have heard of someone who had this procedure. So, what is it? It is quite the miracle. Imagine, walking into a dental office and relatively soon thereafter walking out with a new set of teeth. Is it too […]
The merging of technology and dentistry
November 20, 2013
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — Science fiction-like technological advances for the dental practice, which I term tele-dentistry, may sound far-fetched. Imagine if you could get your real teeth to a dentist from a distant location. Well, we are not there quite yet (maybe 50 percent), but many aspects of tele-dentistry are in place today. Radiographs […]
Open your mouth and learn about your health
January 7, 2013
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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 […]
Bulimia’s devastating effects on teeth
September 3, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — An often hidden condition, bulimia can have very devastating effects on one’s teeth. The regurgitation of food carries with it a significant amount of stomach acids. Over time, these acids dissolve the surfaces of the teeth in such a slow manner that it is almost imperceptible. One day, however, a […]
Infection Prevention
August 17, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Many people are concerned about the growing threat of infections that seemingly strike at random and do not respond well to drugs. These include: MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), the flesh-eating bacteria that has recently been in the news, and new strains of drug-resistant sexually transmitted diseases. Basic principles of infections […]
Dentistry: Central to great health
April 12, 2012
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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 […]
The positive benefits of tea and your teeth
March 5, 2012
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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 […]
Stress, dentistry and awareness
March 1, 2012
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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 […]
The oral effects of stress
February 28, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — We all know how bad stress can be on the body, and that it can manifest in any number of ways. Even the teeth and bones and the muscles they attach to are not immune from the ill effects of stress. It is well known that the human body is […]
Brushing your teeth — is that all?
February 27, 2012
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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 […]
The quantum side of energetic dentistry
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — I have written several articles on the various aspects of energetic dentistry, and today I would like to expose you to the quantum side of energetic dentistry. Epigenetic Orthodontics is a relatively newcomer in the field of growth and development of the teeth, jaws and skull. It has become quite […]
January 29, 2016
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