What’s the Wise Thing To Do With Wisdom Teeth?
View PDF Should wisdom teeth, or 3rd molars, be removed? It all depends.
Read MoreOroTox – The OroTox Measurement Scale
View PDF Use the enclosed color scale with good, indirect lighting (avoid reflections). Move the cuvette over the scale cutouts until ink coverage.
Read MoreWhat is Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing?
View PDF Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing (CMRT) is a laboratory screening process used to help identify existing sensitivity problems to various chemical groups and families of compounds in an individual patient.
Read MoreMinimally Invasive, or Biomimetic Dentistry
View PDF The word “Biomimetic” is derived from two terms: “biology,” the science of life or living matter in all its forms, and “mimic,” to imitate or copy. Keep reading to learn more about how biomimetic philosophies are applied in dentistry.
Read MoreTemporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (“TMJ”)
View PDF Dr. McBride’s training and teaching experience in Bioesthetics with Dr. Robert Lee allows for our clients who have tooth wear and jaw joint problems to obtain a treatment plan to develop their oral system as close to the Bioesthetic* ideal as possible.
Read MoreThe Real Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
View PDF The greater danger is that undiagnosed, untreated sleep apnea places a great burden on your heart, your blood pressure, your brain and the rest of your nervous system.
Read MoreSnoring and Sleep Apnea – Big Breakthrough
View PDF Snoring may be an indication of obstructed breathing, called Sleep Apnea, and should not be taken lightly.
Read MoreOrientation Information Prior To Your TMJ Assessment Appointment
View PDF This article will introduce you to our approach in assessing and treating TMJ disorders. TMJ is an acronym for temporomandibular joint, which are hinge-like and connect the lower jaw (mandible) to the upper jaw (maxilla).
Read MoreOral Medicine, Dental Toxicology – An Introduction to Biological Dentistry
View PDF The following is information about Biological Dentistry – it is taken from the website of the IAOMT, an organization that I have belonged to for years. It explains the many facets of Biological Dentistry. More information and articles can be found on the IAOMT website, http://iaomt.org
Read MoreMELISA Testing Explained
View PDF The MELISA® test (Memory Lymphocyte Immuno Stimulation Assay) measures hypersensitivity to numerous metals, including mercury, by placing a series of metals into contact with the white blood cells of the person being tested and then monitoring the reaction.
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