The “Good things” snacks Andie T. Pearson, V, MD, Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM Snacks for your child can be both fun and healthy for the teeth and body. The various snacks can be separated into a few groups; fruit/vegetables, dairy and prepackaged. One of the major rules with any food group is that the stickier they [...]

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Reverse Gum Disease Raymond G. Hatland, DDS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GUM DISEASE: 1. It is the main reason people lose their teeth after age 30. 2. It is the main cause of bad breath and bleeding gums. 3. Most patients find out they have gum disease years or decades after it has already [...]

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TMJ update Kevin M. Boehm, DDS Do you have headaches, neck aches, clicking jaws, limited opening range of the jaw or ringing in the ears? It may be TMJ Syndrome. Some 60 million Americans have TMJS. Simply put, TMJS is the syndrome that happens when the muscles in the jaw and the temporomandibular joint are [...]

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Children’s dentistry update: See the movie! Kevin M. Boehm, DDS We enjoy working with our young patients and understand that they have different needs when visiting the dentist. We try not to push children so they end up fearful of the dentist’s office. We want their visit to be as fun and comfortable as possible, [...]

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Sweet deception: Sugar lurks in unexpected places Raymond G. Hatland DDS Most parents take great care to monitor their children’s sugar intake, so when a dentist tells them their children’s teeth show signs of decay it comes as an unpleasant surprise. Tooth decay is caused by frequent exposure to foods containing carbohydrates (starches and sugars). [...]

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Nutrition for oral health Kevin M. Boehm DDS We all know that what we eat affects our overall health, so doesn’t it make sense that what we eat also affects our oral health? Like our bones, muscles and organs, our teeth and gums need certain nutrients to be healthy and stay healthy. Here’s a list [...]

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Fluoride – How much is too much? Tips to protect your family Kevin M. Boehm DDS “Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” Ever wonder why this warning is placed on toothpastes containing fluoride? Studies show [...]

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Healthy gums, healthy heart- oral care tips Kevin M. Boehm, DDS While many people are familiar with traditional cardiac- health promoting practices such as eating right and exercising, what is lesser known is the  link between superior oral care and cardiovascular health. The following advice will not only promote healthy teeth and gums, but benefit your [...]

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ChicagoHealers holistic dentists comment on gum disease symposium Kevin M. Boehm, DDS, Raymond Hatland, DDS, Andie T. Pearson, DMD Nearly 200 dentists gathered at a symposium on December 5, 2010.  Organized by Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Healthcare, the conference  aimed to highlight latest advances in the treatment of gum diseases, specifically gingival and periodontal diseases.   “Certain dental conditions such [...]

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More than just dental protection from your athletic guard By Dr. Andie Pearson, DMD, CCST The overall goal of sports mouth guards is to protect the teeth and prevent concussions. With the correct design,you can protect so much more. Everyone, to a certain degree, has cranial and physical asymmetry - a shoulder slightly higher, maybe more [...]

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Kinesiology and Dentistry Raymond G. Hatland, DDS One of the most important discoveries and arguably the most important discovery made in the 1960s that has profoundly affected the growth of alternative and holistic professional healthcare worldwide is that touching various weaknesses in the body can make any muscle weaker. Also, if the area or point [...]

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Meridian Dentistry by Dr. Kevin Boehm To look at a Meridian Tooth Chart, click here Upon graduation dental students would certainly not think that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture meridians and modern dentistry have much in common. Brand new dentists are trained to look at their technical skills to solve the basic problems of decay [...]

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Diabetes and Oral Health by Raymond G. Hatland, DDS Having diabetes means that the person has elevated blood sugar levels. Having chronically elevated blood sugar levels can cause a lot of havoc in just about every system and organ of the body. However diabetes is not just one disease. There are two major types of [...]

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How Does The Health Of Your Mouth Affect The Overall Health Of Your Body? by Dr Diane Meyer Gum Disease: Brushing, flossing and disinfecting your mouth as well as seeing a dentist regularly can help to ward off Gum Disease: – Gum disease is actually a systemic disease. – Studies have shown an increase risk [...]

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Aging And Dental Care by Dr Kevin Boehm How would I advise patients to care for themselves differently as they age is a rather interesting topic. As we age a vast number of changes occur metabolically, hormonally, and nutritionally. When you add various prescription medications into the mix, you introduce untoward side effects which quite [...]

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The Three Essential Steps to Healthy, At Home, Eco-Friendly Dental Wellness by Dr Steven Koos, D.D.S., M.D. & Ashley Daniels R.D.H. STEP 1: Choose Natural, Eco-Friendly Oral Hygiene Products Growing evidence supports the idea that what goes in your mouth stays in your body, even after you brush and swish. Your mouth and gums absorb [...]

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How Good Dental Health Can Ward Off Winter Sickness by Andie T Pearson, DMD, CCST The holidays are finally here, and so are the illnesses of winter. Not many people can afford to be home with a cold or the flu during this season, so it is important to prepare the body for combating viruses. [...]

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Orthodontics / Orthopedics by Dr Kevin Boehm The science of orthodontics actually has two separate components: orthodontics and orthopedics. Orthodontics involves straightening teeth, while orthopedics involves manipulation of the bones of the maxilla, mandible and/or their relationship to each other. Orthodontics has traditionally been known for brackets and wires performing the rotation and straightening of [...]

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Smoking Cessation & Migraine Management – A Dental Perspective by ORA Oral Surgery and Implant Studio Smoking Cessation Smoking is not only dangerous to your overall health but also specifically for your teeth and gums. Smoking can cause periodontal disease, and as a result may lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease is a condition where [...]

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Feldenkrais And The Dentist by Raymond G Hatland, DDS For many years I suffered from chronic low back pain that would come and go but always seemed to be worsened while I was working on patients or sleeping. Though my yoga practices helped me to alleviate this pain, I continued to create tension and pain [...]

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Dental Anxiety by Claudia Anderson, DDS For some people, the fear of seeing the dentist far outweighs the pain of a toothache. About 8-15% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of fear. The problem is that not going to the dentist almost always leads to more advanced oral health problems and perhaps, lengthier [...]

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7 Steps To A Great Smile by Claudia Anderson, DDS 1.) BRUSH REGULARLY – It is recommended that we brush our teeth twice a day and for TWO MINUTES at each brushing. 2.) FLOSS DAILY – Flossing helps to remove the plaque between the teeth that the toothbrush can not get to and this helps [...]

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Holistic Dentistry by Mladen Kralj D.D.S. Holistic & Cosmetic Dental Care…Yes, its possible o There is no set criteria for practicing “holistic” dentistry, It is not a sub-specialization of general dentistry, rather the holistic concept is interpreted by practitioners in a variety different ways. o At ORA Dental Studio we do not distinguish between general [...]

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How to Get a Pain-Free Experience at the Dentist by Raymond G. Hatland, DDS Millions of people go to the dentist every week. For many I’m glad to say this is a relatively pleasant experience. However for many going to the dentist or, for that matter, thinking about going to the dentist is a frightful [...]

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Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorders, Hypersensitive Teeth and Bite Problems by Raymond G. Hatland D.D.S. Approximately 80% of all people, have some kind of occlusal (bite) discrepancies. Because of these occlusal problems about 70% of these patients will have destructive, oral habits or compression disorders such as clenching, bruxing or grinding their teeth together. These oral [...]

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What is a Root Canal? by Dr Andie T Pearson A root canal is a process of removing the nerve inside the tooth in order to keep or preserve the tooth after various types of trauma. After nerve removal , it is necessary to sterylize and shape the inside of the roots. The tooth is [...]

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How Smoking Affects Your Teeth by Kevin M Boehm, DDS I was recently asked by a patient if there’s a difference between smoking and chewing tobacco in regard to relative safety. Unfortunately, the several hundred toxins or heavy metals present in tobacco products are found in both and don’t take vacations, making the answer academic. [...]

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Reverse Gum Disease - by Raymond G. Hatland, DDS TMJ Update – by Kevin M. Boehm DDS Children’s dentistry update: See the movie! – by Kevin M. Boehm DDS Sweet deception: sugar lurks in unexpected places – by Raymond G. Hatland, DDS Nutrition for oral health – by Kevin M. Boehm DDS Fluoride – How much is too [...]

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