Cannabis – the family of plants that includes marijuana – has been used medicinally for thousands of years, yet only recently have we seen surging interest in how it may support healing. It’s a trend that got a big boost from the 2018 Farm Bill, which created a legal...
A New Weapon Against Oral Infection: Structured Silver
Even after you’ve brushed and flossed, your mouth is home to hundreds of species of bacteria. Many of them are helpful. Others contribute to decay, gum disease, and other oral infections. Maintaining good dental health is largely about encouraging the good microbes...
Dr. Yoshida Joins Hundreds of Dental Workers to Provide Free Care to Those in Need
In one respect, holistic dentistry is all about connectedness: mouth connected to body, for instance, and the body/mind/spirit connection that makes up each individual we see. In our office, it’s also important for us to honor and act on the connections we share with...
Scared of the Dentist? 3 Ways to Calm Dental Anxiety
If the idea of going to a dental appointment reminds you of a scene from Little Shop of Horrors, you’re not alone. Some 60 million Americans avoid dental visits because of fear. Even among those who do make their appointments, an astonishing 82% say they have dental...
Psyching Yourself Out of a Healthy Mouth?
If the state of your mouth is getting you down, you’re not alone. According to a recent Children’s Dental Health Project survey, more than 40% of people “believe they have little or no control over whether they get a cavity.” If you fall into that 40%, this post is...