Integrative Dentistry Blog
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Integrative Dentistry Blog
2M ago
What is a PFZ Crown PFZ stands for porcelain fused to a zirconia crown that produces a superlative result in many situations. Zirconia is zirconium oxide that has porcelain like qualities but is strong. Feldspathic porcelain is pure porcelain that is layered on top to mimick a natural tooth both in shade, hue and light ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
2M ago
I’m often asked, ‘What’s the best crown material?’ In my eyes, hands down, the best crown material is porcelain from a health and biocompatibility point of view. So, between the two most popular types of crowns in dentistry today, I always recommend a full porcelain crown over a PRM crown for my patients. The main ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
3M ago
The terrain of our bodies, its ‘microbiome,’ is host to trillions of microorganisms. Some are beneficial and some are not. You might hear about the ‘microbiome of the gut,’ as well as the ‘microbiome of the mouth.’ Given that the digestive process begins in the mouth, the two are interconnected. Aside from the role the ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
5M ago
DIY Ways to Prevent Cavities I’m often asked in my practice, ‘Dr O, how can I prevent tooth decay?’ Unfortunately it’s usually after I tell someone that they have cavities and need dental work. Because once you get holes in your teeth (cavities), it’s too late to reverse them and you need dental work to ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
7M ago
Bio-Friendly Dental Materials Introduction Biological Dentistry is an approach to dentistry focusing on the biocompatibility of dental materials. In a toxic world it’s not advisable to add to our bodies’ toxic load through dentistry or create more stress to our immune system. Studies indicate that at some point at least 20% of dental patients develop ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
11M ago
The Advantages of Laser Gum Surgery The Phase Contrast Microscope In 2009 I figured out a unique way to use a phase contrast microscope and transfer the video image live onto a high definition TV screen. A microscope expert showed me how to port the image through a DSLR to a HD TV screen for ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
1y ago
Pictures of an Actual Case At Integrative Dentistry we have seen many patients who believe – or have been told – they need a root canal. Most people, if given a choice, would choose not to do a root canal. But what can be done when there is deep decay? The rest of this article ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
1y ago
Dr. O’Rielly has been using ozone and the Fotona laser to prevent root canals and treat root canal infections since 2018. When combined in certain types of treatments, these advanced technologies provide stunning results. To learn how ozone/laser treatments have been used to prevent root canals at Integrative Dentistry, please read on. How Does Ozone ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
1y ago
We often get calls from patients asking if this office uses PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin). More and more patients are doing research and want to avoid the pain and discomfort of a tooth extraction. After all, what could be better than your own blood, drawn onsite and then spun into a membrane for the extraction ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
1y ago
Is there a way to prevent root canal infection from cavities and deep decay in a tooth? Absolutely. I do it almost on a daily basis. The secret to preventing root canals from deep decay is by using ozone ..read more