Tag Archives: teeth

Using Your Teeth as Tools – NOT the Best Idea Ever

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Teeth aren’t tools – not that this stops people from using them that way: “I have one patient who broke a tooth because they were biting a fishing sinker,” said Dr. Deani Deskins-Knebel, dental director for the Columbus Neighborhood Health … Continue reading →

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Drill-Happy Dentistry?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

  Over the past several years, there’s been a growing awareness of overmedicalization and overtreatment within the medical establishment. While there are certainly many people who suffer from lack of access to health services, too much medicine is perhaps an … Continue reading →

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Protein (Not Sugar) for Energy, & Other News of Note

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Mid-Afternoon Slump? Why a Sugar Rush May Not Be the Answer (ScienceDaily) A new study has found that protein and not sugar activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake and burning calories. The research, published in the Nov. 17 … Continue reading →

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FAQ on the Biological Dental Perspective

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Since 2004, Dr. Gary Verigin’s free newsletter Biosis has offered its readers comment and teaching by Dr. Verigin, health news, wellness tips and more – all within an integrative, biological dental frame. It’s name comes from the Greek word meaning … Continue reading →

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And “Sweet Tooth” Takes on a Whole New Meaning…

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

  Yes. It’s a cake. With teeth. And a tongue. And there are more where that came from.       You might be relieved to know these cakes aren’t for eating. They’re sculptures – part of Oakland artist Scott … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Funny: Dental Fortune

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

So is the secret message forthcoming? Or is this message the message – your teeth just sort of reminding you that they’re there and like you enough to send you a message via fortune cookie in the first place? Image … Continue reading →

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Aesthetics Matter, but Health Comes First

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Cosmetic dentistry has its place, but as we’ve written before, it’s too often overdone, with aesthetics taking a backseat to health. Recently, we ran across a similar critique, written by a dental consultant for the Faculty Dental Journal. We think … Continue reading →

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Post-Menopause Risk of Tooth Loss, & Other News of Note

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Tooth Loss Risk Quantified in Post-Menopausal Women (Medical News Today) New research forecasts that over one in four post-menopausal women are likely to suffer from tooth loss over a five year period. A study of over 1,000 post-menopausal women indicates … Continue reading →

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Muppets & Teeth

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Some time ago, we posted the classic Sesame Street clip of Bert’s musical play about teeth – just one of a number of dental-related segments the show has run over the years. In fact, the Muppets have really striven to … Continue reading →

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More on Cavitations & How Dental Conditions Can Affect Your Overall Health

Posted on May 18, 2011 by
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