Hmm… What About BPA? Dr. Harvey Karp, a pediatrician who is known for his popular series “The Happiest Baby” has directed his attention to BPA, otherwise known as Bisphenol A that was invented over 100 years ago in the manufacturing of plastic water bottles, baby bottles, and other plastics. Here’s what Dr. Harvey Karp has …

There are so many foods & drinks offered on the market nowadays that many of us subconsciously look for quick cues to determine what’s appropriate and what isn’t. Unfortunately, marketers have picked up on one of these quick cues: the word “organic”. First of all, by definition what does organic even mean… “Organic means crops …

Recently, we’ve seen reports and others advertising the use of dental lasers as a convenient way to remove and replace harmful amalgam fillings. As a holistic dentist who specializes in the removal of mercury, amalgam fillings & having removed over 20,000 of them we feel inclined to warn you that lasers should NOT be used …

We’re introducing a new series – Spotlight Series – in which we’d like to give back to our patients by featuring the amazing holistic work they have accomplished. We have realized that many of our patients are doing great things to keep others informed! This Month: Featuring Steven & Lisa Plog Specifically, we’d like to …

School has either begun or will begin soon enough for your child. When school begins, we always want our children to look their best. That includes their teeth as well! (or at least it should). That’s why, as dentists, we’d like to remind you of a few things that perhaps may have slipped your mind …

By now – you’re probably familiar with our strict notion on METAL DOES NOT BELONG IN THE MOUTH. Specifically we are referring to the mercury content commonly found in amalgam fillings (also known as silver fillings). Ask yourself this: Would you ever consume metal? As a whole substance, we’re guessing a very large majority of …

Let’s face it, maintaining a healthy, BALANCED diet is very hard to accomplish. Even though we have access to the right foods & products, many of us opt for unhealthier options. And a large reason for this is because of cost & cost alone. Unfortunately in our society, it costs a lot more to consume …

Holistic dentistry is gradually becoming a preference for many patients, as most of us continue to seek out more natural-based methods for all aspects of our life – including dentistry. Why is this? Well, it comes down to a simple realization that we all want to FEEL GOOD. The Important Role Our Immune System Plays …

Cholesterol is much more present in our daily lives than we’d like to admit. In fact, with just that sentence, you’ve probably started wondering what products you’ve consumed throughout your day that contains cholesterol or high fats and how it will affect you. Overtime, we have developed a sort of mistrust when it comes to …

The foods we consume nowadays are all piled high with a list of ingredients on the back label that many of us have either never heard of before or cannot even pronounce out loud. Which begs to question: do we really know what we’re putting in to our bodies? Truth is, we really don’t. We …