Dentistry goes beyond cleaning and filling teeth in this century. Dentist have the unique ability to help patients understand how sugar and acid is slowly killing all of us. Yes, it is that bad. Sure, Cosmetic Dentists love to fix your smile and make you look great, but we have an opportunity to not only … Read more
Natural Dentistry
Silver Mercury Fillings, or Amalgams, have been around since the beginning of dentistry. Back in those days it seemed like a good idea to mix mercury with silver and place it into teeth. The dangers of mercury were not yet known… Silver Mercury Fillings were invented in 1819 (the first amalgam filling was placed in … Read more
What does Endocarditis, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease have in common? They all have been linked closely to the mouth! Your oral health no longer is just about shiny white teeth and good breath, but your entire health depends on it. The bacteria in the mouth can be very dangerous and literally kill … Read more
The mighty OAK is a great analogy to you, the mighty HUMAN. Both the oak and you need stability to grow strong and live long. Here is how the oak tree does it: Oak trees have a strong roots system that nourishes and supports the tree. In human beings we need a strong root system … Read more
A beautiful smile is a treasure. It helps you in every aspect of life from your social life to your work life. Smiles open doors, confuse an approaching frown, are contagious and release endorphins, making you feel better. A beautiful smile changes how other people think of you, and more importantly, how you feel about … Read more
Ideal Dentistry: The Truth about Decay Nobody likes to see the dentist, yet our lifestyles are geared towards tooth decay and inevitable dental visits. Cavities are €œnormal€ and expected, yet they are completely preventable. Each new patient at my practice receives a comprehensive exam and then, most importantly, a consultation on where they stand, how … Read more
Smile, It’s Natural! This is our tagline for a reason here at Ideal Dentistry. More and more people are re-discovering the benefits of eating natural, organic foods! You are what you eat is one of the best statements ever coined. Just the other day somebody bought some cupcakes for a birthday party here at Ideal Dentistry. … Read more
At Ideal Dentistry our philosophy is simple SMILE, IT’S NATURAL What does this mean? Well, simply put, we use the most natural procedures and products available. We have never used mercury in any fillings, and focus on the whole body, not just the teeth. It is hard to believe that still today in the USA … Read more
You see the dentist for your bi-annual cleaning and check-up, and a cavity is €œdiscovered. You schedule an appointment, go in and get your cavity fixed, and then wait till your next cleaning and check-up appointment, at which point a new cavity is discovered and you schedule an appointment to get it fixed. Repeat this … Read more
For many decades fluoride has been given credit for the reduction in tooth decay. All this may change. When I first moved to Louisville I noticed an alarming number of patients with a tooth pattern called “dental fluorosis”. This epidemic of dental fluorosis here in Louisville pushed me even further towards my belief in natural, … Read more