Tongue Scraping, What Is It and Should I Be Doing It?

tongue scraping

First let me just say, my tongue scraper is my grossest best friend. They come in all shapes and sizes, plastic or metal. I’m partial to the metal Ayurvedic, “U” shaped one we sell at our office and believe me, I’ve tried more than a few! Tongue scraping is exactly what it says it is; … Read more

No Excuses Detox – Cookbook

detox

These recipes were compiled by Megan Gilmore, the blogger behind Detoxinista.com.  She proves it’s possible to eat healthily, lose weight and detox naturally w/out feeling hungry or depriving yourself of your favorite foods.   A staple of ours from this book is her Italian Dressing.  I’m the type that likes a little lettuce with my … Read more

Do You Have Mercury Fillings?

mercury filings

One of the largest debates in the profession of dentistry has been occurring for over 100 years—are silver mercury fillings “safe”?  This single question is so profound that it literally divides the profession between those dentists who believe it is an inert material once it is placed in the mouth and those dentists who believe … Read more

Have more than eight dental fillings?

A detailed view of human molars featuring dental fillings and adjacent gums, highlighting the attentive care typical of a biological, health-centered dentist at Origin Dental Wellness in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is … Read more