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Dry Socket prevention and treatment
If there's one dental phrase that is even more scary than 'root canal' it is probably 'dry socket'. Dry socket is a rare but extremely painful complication that can follow tooth extraction. As well as the immediate, extreme, pain which can last days or even weeks,...
How to avoid overtreatment in dentistry
How much dentistry is too much? A controversial new article (published in JAMA and summarized more accessibly in Ars Technica) highlights how many standard practices taken for granted in dentistry are not evidence-based. It offers a convincing argument that there is a...
Best ways to clean food traps in teeth
Food traps are places in your mouth where food particles can get stuck. They can appear on any tooth surface or in the gums. The trouble with these nooks and crannies of your mouth is that trapped food encourages the kinds of bacteria that can cause tooth decay and...
Vanishing Twin Tooth
CW: The following article about lost twins includes mention of miscarriage and stillbirth. Be kind to yourself if this is a sensitive topic for you. A lost twin and or vanished triplets may be more common than most people suspect. Some, like Elvis Presley, got to...
Safely remove amalgam fillings
What are amalgam fillings? Amalgams are metal fillings that look silver when they are placed but soon turn a dark color that contrasts with the white enamel of your natural teeth. They are made out of an amalgam (blend) of different metals that can include silver,...
How to have a tooth extraction with grace and ease
Releasing your tooth with ease No one wants to lose a tooth, but sometimes a tooth extraction is necessary. By the time you are considering an extraction, it's usually the end of a long series of attempts to try almost every other possible way to restore and...
Fast, easy, and cheap bone broths
Bone broth is one of the most nutritious foods for oral health because it's high in collagen for strong, flexible gum tissue and mineral-rich for remineralizing tooth enamel. It's also inexpensive and easy to make yourself! Whether you are a habitual bone broth brewer...
Searching for a holistic dentist nearby
FAQ : Can you recommend a good holistic dentist? Holistic dentistry sounds like such a benign alternative to conventional dentists. My completely unscientific guess is that there a lot of people who would prefer a holistic dentist given a choice, without really...
Spiritual meaning of central incisors
What are Tooth Archetypes Tooth Archetypes are a powerful way for you to understand and work with emotional and energetic influences on oral health, to help you avoid unnecessary dental interventions and have better experiences with any necessary treatements....
Be a DJ for your oral microbiome
Oral microbiome battleground? I term I often see the oral microbiome described as a battleground where you fight a daily battle against invading Bad Bacteria or Thug Bugs (my favourite term, from the lovely folks at Ora Wellness). This military analogy, while...
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Holistic Tooth Fairy
Hi, I’m Meliors Simms, aka the Holistic Tooth Fairy.
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Metaphysical meanings of molars and premolars
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Metaphysical healing guidelines for oral health
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Your Own Oral Unawareness
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Horse teeth vs human teeth
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Spiritual Meanings of Teeth
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