Integrative Dentistry Blog
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Providing holistic dental care in San Diego, we are committed to offering you unsurpassed, patient-centered care within our nurturing surroundings, using the most advanced materials and procedures. Our comprehensive approach to cosmetic/holistic care ensures your path to a healthier, more beautiful, and confident smile.
Integrative Dentistry Blog
1M ago
This gift to our Staff was such great ‘eye candy’ that I just had to share it, although my patients know I’m not one to recommend sugary treats! Sugar facilitates the growth of lots of unfriendlies that you don’t want to nurture in your mouth. The saliva in your mouth contains bacteria which, when mixed with the ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
4M ago
Currently, Integrative Dentistry has three types of Lasers available for treating patients. Erbium, Nd:YAG, and Diode lasers. The Fotona laser used at the practice incorporates two of the three types: the Erbium and the Nd:YAG. Here is how they are used: 1 – Erbium Laser When your tooth has an infection in the canal, the ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
7M ago
In March of 2004 Integrative Dentistry found its new home! It had taken six years and multiple offices to land us in our new digs. And we have always been so grateful for this office, with windows and doors that open, fronting onto a garden. Twenty years later, we continue to be thankful for this space, where ..read more
Integrative Dentistry Blog
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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