Periodontal disease or more commonly called gum disease, is mainly the result of infection and inflammation of the gum and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, it’s called gingivitis. All chronic lifestyle diseases are linked fundamentally by inflammation and pathogenic oral bacteria can be related with several systemic and immune…
Deep breathing helps to relax, lowering the harmful effects of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. It also lowers the heart rate and helps lower the blood pressure. Deep breathing activates parasympathetic nervous system, which induces the relaxation response. There are many different breathing practices that will accomplish this, but the following technique is…
The importance of breathing is often overlooked. Yet imbalances in the way we breathe affects body chemistry and blood pH, the first step in all diseases. Ideally, we should breathe through our nose with our tongue resting on our palate. Our nose is designed to filter, warm and humidify the air we breathe. Dysfunctional breathing…
Today we will continue where we left off on the last blog post, and we will explain how the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is an important biomarker of inflammation. Inflammation refers to the body’s process of fighting off infections, injuries, and toxins, in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages our cells, our…
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are two groups of fats our bodies cannot make. They must be consumed in our diet. Omega-3s are generally considered to be anti-inflammatory in nature. On the other hand, Omega-6s are pro-inflammatory. Although both are important for our health, our ancestors would have typically consumed these fatty acids in equal…
A dental cavity is a hole in a tooth. But did you know that a cavity is the result of the tooth decay process that happens over time? Did you know that you can interrupt and even reverse this process to avoid a cavity? One of the most common dental diseases is tooth decay, which…
Bleeding gums can be a sign of chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is also called low-grade inflammation because it produces a steady, low-level of inflammation throughout the body, shown by a rise in immune system markers found in blood or tissue. Inflammation is part of the body’s defence mechanism and plays a role in the healing…
There are several types of dental fillings. Teeth can be filled with gold; porcelain; silver amalgam (which consists of mercury mixed with silver, tin, zinc, and copper); or tooth-coloured materials like composite resin fillings. There is also a material that contains glass particles and is known as glass ionomer. This material is used in ways…
Many people are concerned about their amalgam fillings and consider to remove them. Dental amalgam fillings (silver-coloured) – are a mixture of metals, including mercury, silver, tin and copper. They are hard-wearing so are often used on the back teeth. A lot of patients are under the illusion that by removing their mercury fillings they…
A biological dentist (also called a holistic dentist) supports patients with the belief that oral health is fundamentally connected with the general health and well-being. There is a holistic, whole-body approach to treat the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms that manifest in the mouth. In general, a biological dentist aims to…