Holistic/biological dental service continues
Safe Amalgam Removal: This was one of the earliest and most important services provided by our practice, as it’s not a good idea to have...
Dr. Carey O’Rielly
A holistic perspective on problem teeth
When it comes to decisions about how dentistry can affect your overall health, root canals are a hot topic. Many holistic/biological dentists and alternative health practitioners...
What can make a dental environment toxic?
There is a lot of talk about the effects of a toxic environment on our health. This ranges from exposure to microplastics and hormone disruptors,...
Dental solutions for all: Smart, affordable solutions when cosmetic dentistry feels out of reach
Let’s face it—dental work can be expensive, and not everyone has the budget for high-end cosmetic procedures. But that doesn’t mean you have to live...
Cosmetic bonding: When less is more
Less is more in dentistry. The primary motivation of most dentists is to save teeth, but they are also motivated to do more dentistry. However,...
Choices for implants: Titanium or zirconia
When a tooth has a deep cavity, most dentists recommend root canals. This is always bad news, but sometimes it’s the only way to save...
Advances in holistic dentistry 2025, part 1: Lasers heal gums and bone
Lasers are important tools in dentistry, especially for holistic dentists whose goal is to help the body heal more naturally. Lasers support blood flow and...
Why Holistic Dentistry?
As the image below shows, dental care can have a direct impact on your health. We call our practice ‘holistic’ because dentistry contributes to your...
Don’t ignore issues with your bite
How your teeth come together and how well you chew is known as your “bite,” or occlusion. Problems with your bite can result from crowding,...
Integrative Dentistry’s 20-year anniversary
In March of 2004 Integrative Dentistry found its new home. We looked everywhere for our current location. After a six-year search that included working in...
How stress, fatigue and dental health are connected
It’s been said that the number one complaint in medical offices across the country is fatigue. People seem less resilient when encountering challenges or recovering...
Why you need to be aware of oral inflammation
The gums and the mucosal lining of the mouth are exposed to the outside world and susceptible to microbial growth and infections. If you don’t...
Holistic Dentistry: What is the microbiome?
The terrain of our bodies, its ‘microbiome,’ is host to trillions of microorganisms. Some are beneficial and some are not. You might hear about the...
De-stress for a healthier mouth: How stress affects your dental health
New Year’s is always a time for optimism as we look forward to healthy, happy and prosperous. times ahead. Meanwhile, we are in the aftermath...
Dental inflammation and immune health
Over the years, studies have clearly demonstrated that infections in the mouth are linked to an increased incidence of heart disease, strokes and preterm and...