Understanding Oral Health: Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing

Understanding Oral Health: Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing

Scaling and root planing are two procedures that comprise an oral deep cleaning process that we perform on some patients. Scaling employs special dental instruments used to remove plaque and toxic bacterial matter from the surfaces of the teeth. Emphasis is placed on surfaces below the gum line, where bacteria that could cause infections and […]

How Laser Dentistry Has Transformed Holistic Dental Offices

How Laser Dentistry Has Transformed Holistic Dental Offices

Laser dentistry is used for a variety of different procedures, but in this article, I’ll cover some of the ways that lasers have made modern dentistry a far better experience for many patients. Laser Use in Holistic Dentistry Dental Arts and Wellness emphasizes a patient-centered approach that considers the individual’s overall health, well-being, and the […]

Understanding Biological Dentistry and How We Treat Cavities

Understanding Biological Dentistry and How We Treat Cavities

Biologic, biological or biocompatible dentistry, is an approach that prioritizes the overall health and well-being of the patient by minimizing the use of potentially harmful materials and techniques. This approach to dentistry is integrates dental care with the broader aspects of health and wellness, taking into account the relationship between oral and systemic health. Our […]

What Sets Holistic Dentistry Apart From Traditional Dentistry

What Sets Holistic Dentistry Apart From Traditional Dentistry?

To differentiate holistic dentistry from the more common dental care, we have to define what holistic is. From the Merriam Webster dictionary: Holistic: relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts. So, to be clear, holistic dentistry is the approach of […]

Dr. Manami Yamaguchi, DMD – Your Lake Oswego Holistic Dentist

Dr. Manami Yamaguchi, DMD - Your Lake Oswego Holistic Dentist

With over a decade of practicing holistic dentistry and helping thousands of patients, Manami Yamaguchi, DMD has focused her life on the art of wellness. Driven by her lifelong dedication to helping others, Dr. Yamaguchi has dedicated her life to helping people in the Lake Oswego community by providing the some of the finest dental […]

Understanding Tooth Sensitivity

A person holding a cup of coffee and their mouth, Understanding Tooth Sensitivity

Are you tired of cringing when you sip hot coffee or eat something cold? If so, you may be among many people with tooth sensitivity. This common dental issue affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing pain and making it difficult to enjoy certain foods and drinks. Understanding the causes of tooth sensitivity is the first […]