Healthy Teeth = Healthy Eyes
The link between poor oral health and eye conditions, particularly glaucoma, is an emerging area of interest in medical research. And just further scientific evidence that every single organ in our body is connected to our mouth, from the brain and the eyes to the gut and the heart.
Healthy Teeth = Healthy Reproductive System
Dealing with fertility challenges can be an emotional journey for many couples. Johns Hopkins research from 2022 reveals that “while U.S. infertility rates have stabilized, the issue persists for numerous individuals”. And we all know someone who has or is dealing with reproductive issues. But did you know that oral health can also affect fertility?
Healthy Teeth = Healthy Skin
When it comes to health, not all people are the same and some are more sensitive than others. Those who manage skin conditions on a daily basis know this very well. What they might not know is that there is a strong link between managing oral health and managing a variety of skin conditions.
Healthy Teeth = Healthy Gut
While mainstream dentistry focuses primarily on mechanical issues, a biological dentist will focus primarily on the immune system and the neuropathic system. This means focusing on removing all toxicity and inflammation from teeth and surrounding bone to help the patient regain vitality, energy, systemic health and boost longevity. Immune dentistry helps reconnect the missing link between healthy teeth and a healthy gut.
Healthy Teeth = Healthy Heart
The dental community has known for decades about the correlation between oral health and cardiac health or better yet, between oral inflammation and heart disease. It’s not just about healthy teeth and gums anymore, it is also about the quality of your dental treatments.
Healthy Teeth = Healthy Brain
I’ve been connecting the dots between oral health and general health for over 25 years now and that connection is not only undeniable, but has become increasingly significant as we clearly understand that if something is wrong in the body, the diagnosis process may very well need to begin with the mouth. The teeth & […]
The Missing Link
I am very passionate about surgery, and my days are typically taken up with treating complex cases, including those involving 3D bone and soft-tissue reconstruction around dental implants and comprehensive oral rehabilitation, with my long-time team at the White Clinic, in Lisbon, Portugal. And I am very passionate about connecting systemic health to dental health. Just […]
Ceramic implants in biological dentistry
Dental implants have revolutionised the field of modern dentistry by providing effective, visually appealing, and long-lasting solutions for patients with missing teeth. As a biological dentistry clinic, many of our patients actively seek out ceramic implants and we’re going to tell you exactly why. What are ceramic implants? Also known as zirconia implants, ceramic implants […]
An exciting decade and an even more exciting future for Digital Dentistry
Yuvan Noah Hariri wrote in his book, Homo Deus, that “the train of civilisation” is leaving the station for the last time and those who do not understand technology will miss a seat on that train into the future. It has been an exciting decade for dentistry, and for those that are paying attention to […]
The journey of wisdom teeth removal: a crucial decision
Every year, around ten million wisdom teeth make their exit, sparking questions regarding the necessity of such an abundance of procedures. These molars, typically emerging between the ages of 17 and 25, are often escorted out to avert potential complications such as crowding or decay. Dialogue among professionals There’s substantial dialogue amongst dentists and oral […]