The word “holistic” gets thrown around quite a bit when it comes to health. Holistic health is usually the practice of treating the cause of a problem rather than the symptom. The root word of “holistic” is “whole.” Holistic health … Continue reading
Which is better for daily flossing? If you’re reading this at all, you probably care about flossing your teeth. Flossing is regarded by the Academy of General Dentistry as the single best way to fight plaque—it gets into the spaces … Continue reading
Social distancing might have everyone on edge, but there is still plenty to smile about in Carrollton, Texas. Life in the “new normal” can be difficult and strange, but one of the best ways we have of dealing with it … Continue reading
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, has long been a popular home remedy for tooth whitening. It can be used in a pinch instead of toothpaste, and it’s cheap and easy to get. But is it healthy? What about long-term results … Continue reading
What is Teledentistry? Well, it’s pretty much what it sounds like: remote dentistry by way of computers or handheld devices. It’s a subset of telemedicine, which is the same practice, but over the whole field of wellness and health. Maybe … Continue reading
Most people probably go their whole lives without thinking about where the two sciences of psychology and dentistry come together, but Dr. Dieter Schönwetter is at the meeting point of the two fields. At first glance, the study of the … Continue reading
The thought of going to the dentist’s office isn’t always a pleasant one. Someone rooting around in your open mouth and occasionally doing painful things probably isn’t how you’d like to spend your day. Fortunately, new dental technology is helping … Continue reading
If you’ve spent time with your parents or grandparents recently, you might have heard them talk about the “good ol’ days.” The stories are normally a nostalgic version of time gone by that always seem to be a reflection on … Continue reading
Children are sponges. They are constantly examining the world around them, learning, and mimicking. You might have experienced this in the car one day when your child suddenly looks out the window and offers less-than-polite commentary about the driving of … Continue reading
No one likes to talk (or even think) about tooth loss. However, by age 50, Americans lose an average of 12 teeth (including wisdom teeth). And among adults aged 65 to 74, 26% have lost all their teeth. That is … Continue reading
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