Chronic bad breath can make ordinary moments feel risky. A close conversation. A morning meeting. A kiss goodbye. Many people try mints, gum, mouthwash, and extra brushing, only to have the odor return within hours. The good news is that persistent bad breath, also called halitosis, usually has a cause that can be found and treated. It is not a character flaw. It is not something to “just live with.” In many cases, lasting fresh breath starts with looking beyond quick cover-u

Flossing Basics

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