Many of us simply don’t realize how stressed we are during the holiday season, nor how that stress impacts mental and physical health, including oral health. Most of us accept the stress of gift-giving and feelings of being overwhelmed because of the holidays as a normal part of the season. However, holiday stress doesn’t always…
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Dental Cleanings in Anchorage: The Benefits of Regular Dental Cleanings in Holistic Dentistry
Regular dental cleanings play an important role in your oral health, and indeed, in your overall physical well-being. Even though it might not seem urgent to get a dental cleaning, the cost of ignoring your dental health can be high, both to your health and your wallet. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits…
7 Dental Hygiene Tips for a Healthier Smile
October is Dental Hygiene Month, a perfect time to revisit your oral care routine and ensure that your smile is not only healthy but also supported by natural, holistic practices. While many of us are familiar with brushing and flossing, there are plenty of ways to elevate our dental hygiene routine to promote not just…
5 Holistic Approaches to Treating Gum Disease
Would you like to solve or prevent gum disease problems in the safest, most natural way? At Health Centered Dentistry in Anchorage, we can help you do that. Our holistic dentistry practice offers a new way to look at dental care. A holistic dentist is trained in providing the same types of dental procedures as…
Holistic Gum Care in Anchorage: Natural Ways to Prevent & Treat Gum Disease
Healthy gums are essential to your oral health and overall well-being. During Gum Care Month, we at Health Centered Dentistry emphasize the importance of maintaining gum health through holistic methods. Holistic dentistry takes your whole body’s health into account when recommending oral health habits and treatments. Here are some of our recommendations for improving your…
Back to School Dental Checkups: Get Your Kid’s Teeth Ready for Smiling with Friends
For your child, going back to school means reconnecting with friends. It means finding their place to shine. With a bright, healthy smile, they can feel more confident and unashamed to show their beautiful teeth. At Health Centered Dentistry, our back-to-school checkups set your child on a path to meeting the social and academic challenges…
Breastfeeding and Oral Health: Separating Fact from Fiction
May is Women’s Health Month. And here at Health Centered Dentistry in Anchorage, we want to address an area of women’s oral health care that’s had a lot of myths and misconceptions pop up over the years. Namely, the effects breastfeeding has on both your oral health and your baby’s oral health. There’s so much…
Safely Removing Mercury Amalgam Fillings: The SMART Dentistry Protocol
Amalgam, a metal mixture of mercury, silver, copper, tin, and zinc, has been used in dental work since the early 19th century. It became one of the most popular dental restorative materials because of its strength and low cost. Amalgam has a very high mercury concentration of 50% by weight. Removal of amalgam fillings (also…
Pregnancy and Oral Health – What You Should Know
Pregnancy, and trying to get pregnant, can bring up a lot of questions, especially if it’s your first time. At Health Centered Dentistry, we realize questions about your oral health may be near the bottom of the list. However, recent studies have found that oral health can affect both fertility and fetal development. The…
Restoring Your Smile: A Guide to Restorative Dentistry in Anchorage
Life throws a lot our way, and sometimes, our smiles take a hit. It’s often unexpected, and it seems to happen at the worst times, whether it’s right before a vacation, an important meeting, or maybe even during a family event. No matter when it happens, the bottom line is that if you’re missing teeth…
Brushing Up on Your Health: A Few Important Facts for Oral Cancer Awareness Month
We all have a lot going on in our mouths, and unless you’re a dental professional, you probably aren’t sure exactly how interrelated your overall health is when it comes to dental hygiene. But even if you know a thing or two about brushing and flossing and already have a brilliant smile, there could still…
Dental Checkups in Anchorage: 7 Reasons for Preventive Family Dental Care
A smile is one of the first things we notice about others. In fact, it’s often said that you’re never really fully dressed without a smile! So, from our perspective, there’s no better reason to ensure that you and your family are regularly getting dental checkups throughout the year to keep those smiles bright and…