Integrative Dentistry, San Diego Holistic Dentist

A lot of my patients have seen The Root Cause movie on Netflix about the perils of root canals. Does the movie have it right when it comes to root canals being bad for you and causing diseases like cancer, arthritis, heart disease and strokes? My answer is ‘yes’ and ‘no.’ https://myholisticdentist.com//is-the-root-cause-movie-ri/

Did George Meinig have it right when he wrote ‘The Root Canal Cover-Up back in 1993? Yes and no. The reason I say this is explained below, so keep reading. In his book, Meinig highlights the research done by Westin Price a century ago demonstrating how root canal infections cause other health conditions and illnesses in the body. Price was most famous for his rabbit experiments, where he implanted root canal teeth from his patients into rabbits and tracked how that animal ...fared afterward. What he observed was that the rabbits got sick and in many cases died as a result. After observing this scores of times, he coined the phrase ‘focal infection’, which basically means that the bacteria in one part of the body can affect or cause illness in another part of the body. #holisticdentistry #holisticdentist #rootcanal #rootcanals #dentistry https://myholisticdentist.com//the-root-canal-cover-up-di/

A lot of my patients have seen The Root Cause movie on Netflix about the perils of root canals. Does the movie have it right when it comes to root canals being bad for you and causing diseases like cancer, arthritis, heart disease and strokes? My answer is ‘yes’ and ‘no.’ https://myholisticdentist.com//is-the-root-cause-movie-ri/

Did George Meinig have it right when he wrote ‘The Root Canal Cover-Up back in 1993? Yes and no. The reason I say this is explained below, so keep reading. In his book, Meinig highlights the research done by Westin Price a century ago demonstrating how root canal infections cause other health conditions and illnesses in the body. Price was most famous for his rabbit experiments, where he implanted root canal teeth from his patients into rabbits and tracked how that animal ...fared afterward. What he observed was that the rabbits got sick and in many cases died as a result. After observing this scores of times, he coined the phrase ‘focal infection’, which basically means that the bacteria in one part of the body can affect or cause illness in another part of the body. #holisticdentistry #holisticdentist #rootcanal #rootcanals #dentistry https://myholisticdentist.com//the-root-canal-cover-up-di/

Have you put off doing the dental work you need because you are afraid it might fail? Have you heard that all root canals are bad for you? Or that a titanium implant blocks the meridian flow, or can corrode because of the acids in your mouth? If you are immune compromised in any way, pay attention, because what you are going to learn here can make a difference between success and failure when it comes to dental surgery of any kind, whether it be root canals, implants, extractions or even gum procedures like deep cleanings. https://myholisticdentist.com//inflammation-may-cause-fai/

Did Dr. Price have it right when he put out his research on infected root canals and the focal infection theory nearly 100 years ago? Over the next few weeks, I will be reviewing some basic positions on root canals and their effect on systemic health. I’m often asked by my patients whether it’s better to get a root canal vs an extraction. I will be attempting to answer this question by taking a deep dive into the research. However, I will not just be looking at one side of the issue. I will be looking at it from all angles and summarizing what opposing sides have to say about this hotly contested subject. #holisticdentistry #rootcanals https://myholisticdentist.com//root-canal-vs-extraction-a/

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. #holisticdentistry #rootcanals https://myholisticdentist.com//how-i-treat-deep-cavities-/

I’m often asked by patients who are choosing between doing a root canal or extracting their tooth, ‘Alright doc, I get that my tooth is infected, what are my choices? What would you do if it was your tooth?’ No one wants to lose a tooth. This is very natural and normal. Thanks to the advent of Photon Induced Photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), a technology licensed to Fotona utilizing the Er:Yag laser, we can now eliminate bacteria in root canal teeth. This is the good news, and a game changer in root canal therapy. https://myholisticdentist.com//should-i-treat-my-root-can/

A lot of patients come to me seeking help in trying to resolve root canal infections. The problem is that the basic protocol for treating root canals hasn't changed in the last 30 years, ever since I got out of dental school. There have been improvements and tweaks, but we are still using the same basic approach, strategies and tools. Now there is a laser technology that can directly address many of the problems inherent in root canal therapy. #holisticdentistry #rootcanals #laserdentistry

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. #holisticdentistry #rootcanals https://myholisticdentist.com//how-i-treat-deep-cavities-/

A lot of patients come to me seeking help in trying to resolve root canal infections. The problem is that the basic protocol for treating root canals hasn't changed in the last 30 years, ever since I got out of dental school. There have been improvements and tweaks, but we are still using the same basic approach, strategies and tools. Now there is a laser technology that can directly address many of the problems inherent in root canal therapy. #holisticdentistry #rootcanals #laserdentistry

Holistic dentistry and biological dentistry refer to two different aspects of integrative dental care. Generally speaking the term ‘holistic’ refers to the fact that the body is one whole or holistic system. Common sense dictates that the mouth, the primary pathway to the digestive system, is integral to the health of the entire body. #holisticdentistry https://myholisticdentist.com//06/what-is-holistic-dentis/

I remember that day in 1991, as if it was yesterday. I’d been visiting my parents in Monterey, trying to get a little R&R from work. And here I was, sitting in the Monterey Hospital emergency room waiting to be seen, and wondering how I had gotten here. #holisticdentistry https://myholisticdentist.com//how-i-became-a-holistic-an/

For those of you who were told that your root canal should last a lifetime, this has not been my experience. The fact is root canals fail and they usually fail more often than is realized by both doctor and patient. How do I know this? Because 3-D imaging called cone beams show more infection with old root canals than has been previously known. #holisticdentistry #rootcanals https://myholisticdentist.com//what-to-do-about-old-root-/

I’m often asked, ‘Is there a way to prevent a root canal without actually killing the tooth?’ Another way of asking this is, ‘Is there a way to reverse a root canal after it’s been diagnosed? What’s the truth, doc? Is there a way to avoid root canals? #holisticdentistry #rootcanals... https://myholisticdentist.com//can-root-canals-be-prevent/

I remember that day in 1991, as if it was yesterday. I’d been visiting my parents in Monterey, trying to get a little R&R from work. And here I was, sitting in the Monterey Hospital emergency room waiting to be seen, and wondering how I had gotten here. #holisticdentistry https://myholisticdentist.com//how-i-became-a-holistic-an/

I’m often asked, ‘Is there a way to prevent a root canal without actually killing the tooth?’ Another way of asking this is, ‘Is there a way to reverse a root canal after it’s been diagnosed? What’s the truth, doc? Is there a way to avoid root canals? #holisticdentistry #rootcanals... https://myholisticdentist.com//can-root-canals-be-prevent/

Infected Root Canals and What To Do About Them - My book on root canal infections that are hidden and not being seen by your dentist is coming out in 2018. It delves into this issue of infected root canals, how they come about and what to do about the... https://t.co/jXAOt00UPv