Eliminate Dental Fears With EFT

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There is a dichotomy that all dentists live with. We perform necessary dental treatment that brings healing to the patient. Yet, we know that this treatment, no matter how painless it might be, may cause emotional trauma for the patient. The knowledge that this often causes the patient to avoid dental treatment is well documented. [...]

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Phobia-Dentist No More

February 4, 2010

It’s not hard to figure out why, in our society, the words phobia-dentist are so often connected.  The media and the arts especially, movies and commercials, portray dentists as mean, uncaring, and aloof, and the idea that dental treatment is painful has been “drilled” into the minds of the public for a very long time.  [...]

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For Those Who Fear the Dentist

February 2, 2010

So many people, from the youngest child to the most macho weightlifter, fear the dentist.  Dental treatment can make patients look and feel better, and it can help them attain good overall health.  Modern dentistry has progressed to the point where the methods and modalities used often result in a painless experience.  And yet, dental [...]

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Over the Fear of Needles

January 31, 2010

Can people actually get over the fear of needles? This fear can have many causes. Some people are afraid of the sight of the needle and the metal syringe. When they talk about the size of the needle, people always describe it as being several inches long. In reality, the needle itself is no longer [...]

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Scared of Dentist? Not Any More!

January 29, 2010

The phrase “scared of dentist” is one that comes up quite a lot in Google and other search engines. Why is that? One of the most common complaints from patients is how distressing they find the sounds and vibrations of the handpieces (drills) used by the dentist to remove tooth structure and decay. Although it [...]

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Media, Movies and Negative Image

January 27, 2010

Anyone who has read Mary Shelly’s fictional novel, “Frankenstein,” or has seen any of the myriad of Hollywood horror films beginning with Boris Karloff’s portrayal of the tragic monster, are aware that Victor Frankenstein, the doctor responsible for it’s creation, was a physician who had higher purpose on his mind and a mad scientist’s ego [...]

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Detoxification Begins With Elimination (Of Mercury Silver Amalgam Fillings)

January 25, 2010

Let me begin this article with the following personal and sentimental thoughts about the American Dental Association (ADA) and organized dentistry. I am grateful and proud to be a part of a profession that has many lofty and idealistic goals, is often quite forward thinking, and can point to an endless list of accomplishments in [...]

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Adult Orthodontics (Don't Have Crooked Teeth Your Whole Life)

January 24, 2010

“It’s too late!” “I’m too old!” “It’s not natural!” “It’s okay to have crooked teeth!” “It takes too long!”  ”It’s only for kids!” These are common remarks that I hear whenever I talk to an adult about them having orthodontic treatment. It’s especially true  for those who want to live a natural or holistic lifestyle. [...]

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Dental Implants (The Future is Now)

January 24, 2010

When someone loses several teeth and a non-removable bridge is contraindicated, a dentist may recommend either a removable partial denture or implants and a permanent bridge. Many patients still question the efficacy and the safety of implants. As a holistic dentist who is very cognizant of the biocompatibility aspect of dental materials, I often question the use of certain [...]

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Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy) Is It Safe?

January 24, 2010

I am often asked if it is safe to have a root canal done by a dentist and to keep a dead tooth in your mouth. Just hearing a dentist saying the words,  ”you need a root canal”, is enough to send most patients into a fear frenzy. This article will hopefully answer some of your questions, [...]

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