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Dental anxiety is a common feeling among people causing them to shy away from the dentist. In fact, some sources estimate that nearly 20% of the adult population has this fear. Avoiding dental examinations isn’t the best course of action – major issues can develop further down the road if preventative care isn’t taken on time. Is it possible to …
Senior Dental Health – Part I: Aging Well with Preventative Dental Care Have you ever heard of the saying “floss only the teeth you want to keep”? And the idea behind it is accurate. If we want to keep our teeth, we need to take care of them. Some people are under the impression, though, that preventative steps don’t work …
Share Your Beautiful Smile More Often – It’s Good For You! They say the most attractive part of a person is their smile. But did you know that showing off your beautiful smile is actually good for you? Studies have shown this to be true. Read on to find out why smiling is so good for you and you should do …
Early Detection and Prevention – Protect Yourself from Oral Cancer Oral cancer is no joke. It’s a serious disease with serious consequences. And yet, most people don’t know what they need to do to prevent it. Sure, they may know that it’s best to quit smoking or chewing tobacco – but that’s about it. All of our patients are important …
It is a generally accepted idea that diet and nutrition can impact one’s risk for chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. It is less well known that much evidence points to strong a relationship between diet, nutrition, and oral health. Oral diseases can impact an individual’s ability to eat/chew which then impacts nutrition status. Signs and symptoms of …
Homeopathy Being married to a homeopathic student, I have gained great insight into the world of Homeopathy. Growing up being exposed to only western medicine, the journey of practicing more holistically and natural has been eye opening, enlightening, and very satisfying. This professional journey started over 30 years ago. Dr. Christian Freiderich Samuel Hahnemann, a german physician quit his medical …
Good things come in threes! There is a lot of talk about the use of Ozone for natural healing. I usually am somewhat skeptical but open minded when I hear about many forms of treatment and healing therapies. Sometimes it seems like everyday there is something new that is the “miracle cure”. I like to do my due diligence in …
Dr. Curtis Westersund: What is the whole body approach to dentistry & TMD Treatment This blog post was originally published on dentist Calgary, Dr. Westersund’s blog. Finding balance and harmony for the head, neck, and hips No part of your body exists on its own. We see this every day. What happens when your cold leaves your nose stuffed up? …
Holistic Dental Care in Cleveland: Is Mercury-Free Dentistry Really That Important? At GOODHEALTH.dental we want to help you live your healthiest life possible. One of the best ways we can do this is by providing you with mercury-free dentistry. By providing holistic dental care in Ohio, we’re doing our part to promote the health and wellness of our patients, our …
Why Non-Toxic Dentistry is Better for You and the Planet Often, it’s the little things – small day-to-day choices – that add up to big change. Big moves help, but little habits that add up over time are the most impactful. This is especially true for long-term, sustainable health (for the environment and for your body). In the spirit of …