fresh cilantro is best for detoxification

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing oil in the mouth to promote oral health and overall wellness. While various oils can be used for this practice, each type has its unique benefits. In this post, we will explore the most popular oils used for oil pulling and compare their advantages. For basic information on oil pulling, please read our original post on Oil Pulling . Oil for Oil Pulling Coconut Oil  Coconut oil is one of the most popular cho

Every now and then, I have a patient who is not a perfect candidate for dental work. Usually, there is a cavity that needs to be filled but the patient can’t sit still long enough to have a filling done. These patients are either very young (under the age of 5) or considerably aged. Either way there are compliance issues and they can’t cooperate enough to have a filling completed. Standard protocol would usually require for the dental work to be done under general anesthesia

Black Seed oil, also known as cumin seed oil or black caraway seed oil, is an oil extract from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. Nigella sativa is a small plant with pale purple, blue, or white flowers that grows in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. Nigella Sativa Plant The oil comes from the tiny black seeds of the Nigella Sativa fruit and contains the powerful antioxidants of thymoquinone, phytosterol, amino acids, and omega 3-6-9 fatty acids. Black s

Dental fluorosis is not a pretty sight. In this modern day, pearly white teeth are in, mottled teeth are not. It is particularly upsetting when our children’s teeth erupt this way and are disfigured for life, knowing that there is little that can be done to undo the damage. Dental Fluorosis According to a new study published in the Journal of Dental Research –Clinical & Transactional Research , Dental fluorosis is on the rise. This analysis of the most recently available gov

Toxic dental floss

Here’s a newsflash. Flossing your teeth BEFORE you brush has been proven to be the most effective way to get your teeth their cleanest. This recent study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology has just confirmed exactly what I have been telling patients for years: Floss First! (You can take a look at Floss First! to get the details on this) Flossing Apparently, by removing all the interproximal plaque and food debris, you will actually be able to clean more of t

As a holistic dentist, it is not uncommon to meet with many patients seeking an alternative opinion on their dental problems. Root canals and metal fillings are at the top of the list, but it is quickly followed by gum (periodontal) disease. Personally, I have met many patients that weren’t even aware that they had a gum problem since no dental professional pointed it out to them. Many were lead to believe that their occasional bleeding gums and bad taste in their mouth, was