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Diabetes and Gum Disease

Diabetes and Gum Disease

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
August 31, 2017
Diabetes is a complex disease with both vascular and metabolic components. A back and forth connection exists between diabetic control and oral infections. When gum disease (periodontal  infection) is established, metabolic control of diabetes is worsened.When diabetes is worsened, gum disease progresses. People with diabetes are twice as prone to gum disease.  The link between diabetes and oral […]
Dentistry and Diabetes

Dentistry and Diabetes

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
August 19, 2017
Dentistry and Diabetes Some Facts about Diabetes A recent government report (2007) indicates that the number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people within the last two years, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population. The number of diabetics, who often use insulin pumps, has risen about 3 million over two years, […]
Dr. McBride talks about the different “Tiers” within the dental profession

Dr. McBride talks about the different “Tiers” within the dental profession

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
August 4, 2017
(continued) “Tiers” within the dental profession: And so, it has come to a point where a dental practice is defined based upon how it chooses to deal with these realities. Let me offer you these definitions. We now see the development of three definite modes, or “tiers” within the dental profession, which exist based upon […]
Dr. McBride talks about the obstacles having a health-centered approach to Dentistry

Dr. McBride talks about the obstacles having a health-centered approach to Dentistry

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
July 29, 2017
Another obstacle… Another obstacle in the way of a health-centered approach is that of having been trained solely to repair mouths and as indicated, having no training in teaching. With this early mechanistic outlook, at first I stumbled in my efforts to teach patients who were used to only having things “done” to them. I […]
Dr. McBride talks about the challenges of the dental profession

Dr. McBride talks about the challenges of the dental profession

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
July 27, 2017
The challenges… I have found dentistry to be a wonderful and challenging profession, one that is a true blend of art, science and skill. As crucial as it is to provide excellent technical skill, the one type of skill-learning that was missing in dental school was that of interpersonal relations. Which leads me to my […]
Long Beach Holistic Dentist shares his philosophy

Long Beach Holistic Dentist shares his philosophy

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
July 14, 2017
It is my professional mission to offer you, my valued dental patient the finest Holistic dental care possible in the most comfortable, relaxing environment my staff and I can create. Here are a few words about my philosophy as a “health-centered” dentist and how I got there. My primary aim is to live my life with full […]
Replacement continued…the dilemma

Replacement continued…the dilemma

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
June 22, 2017
The dilemma that I face when recommending these restorations (which I have had placed in my own teeth) has to do with the intent residing within the oath I signed upon becoming a dentist which states, “First, Do No Harm…” in juxtaposition to the patient’s desire to have natural tooth color, which is understandable.  I […]
Replacement-Gold Rules!

Replacement-Gold Rules!

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
June 16, 2017
The type of protective restoration most frequently placed is a porcelain crown.  Yet,the most frequently root canalled teeth are those with porcelain crowns. This is because, along with the accumulated traumas earlier described, a porcelain crown requires that 35 – 40% additional healthy tooth structure be removed circumferentially as well from top down to make […]
What material is best for replacing amalgam fillings?

What material is best for replacing amalgam fillings?

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
June 2, 2017
Now, for something very important: What material is best for their replacement? This is a very significant question and more encompassing than one might think.  The materials used can be influenced by several factors, such as the case of those used in manufacturing an airplane which needs to have proper form, structure and function for […]
Protocol for removal and replacement of mercury amalgam fillings from a Holistic Dentist in Long Beach, CA

Protocol for removal and replacement of mercury amalgam fillings from a Holistic Dentist in Long Beach, CA

By Dr. McBride 0 Comments
June 2, 2017
Mercury part 2 Protocol for a patient desiring to have their mercury amalgam fillings removed/replace: Alternate oxygen breathing system for Dr., assistant and patient More information about mercury fillings is in the book “The Poison in Your Teeth”  which can be obtained from Dr. Tom McGuire’s website. Protocol for a patient desiring to have their mercury amalgam […]