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The Official Recommendation The American Dental Association recommended 10 years ago, I think about 10 years ago, that a child should be seen by the time they have their first tooth. Now, I can tell you most children’s first teeth … Continue reading
The Holistic Approach to Frequency Dental cleanings are definitely absolutely necessary, but you have to keep in mind I’m a holistic dentist. So when you come in as a patient, I tailor it to what your needs are because holism … Continue reading
When Repairs Are Necessary Cracks and holes in your teeth need to be repaired. Teeth cannot be open to the oral environment and be safe because bacteria can enter into the harder component. The harder component is on the outside—the … Continue reading
Teeth whitening works. You can whiten teeth with bleach. Now, you’re thinking, “Oh, is this the same bleach I dump into my washing machine to make my white clothes whiter?” Actually, it’s somewhat the same, and that is a little … Continue reading
I need to come clean with you about something that’s been weighing on my mind as a dentist who’s been practicing for 25 years. When patients come to me having read articles about how root canals can harbor infection, I … Continue reading
I have patients who actually come from other holistic dentists or come from traditional dentists and I get a series of X-rays from those doctors that they’ve taken in the past, in the last year, and I’m baffled by how … Continue reading
I was going to go into pediatric dentistry. I had the grades, I had the board scores, I had everything. But when I was taught pediatric dentistry at the state school I went to, it was very surprising and eye-opening … Continue reading
As a holistic dentist, I get this question all the time: “What exactly is a holistic cleaning, and how is it different from what I get at a traditional dental office?” It’s a great question, and the answer goes much … Continue reading
Many people suffer from TMJ pain due to issues like teeth clenching, excessive gum chewing, nail biting, stress, fibromyalgia, and injuries. Thankfully, there are a variety of medications and therapies available to treat TMJ issues, and Dr. Katie Orr’s team … Continue reading
