All-On-4 Implant Dentures (Podcast)
Dr. Nammy talks about dentures, what they are, and how new technologies like all-on-4 implant dentures are changing the way that people feel about dentures.
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Natural Ways to Help Cure Gum Disease
Dr. Nammy Patel talks about natural ways to help prevent and cure gum disease, including brushing with an electric toothbrush, using a Waterpik, and oil pulling. The best and most natural way to help with gum disease is using an electric toothbrush, really making sure the electric toothbrush hits the teeth with 50,000 pulsations per…
No Fluoride!
Fluoride has been used in dentistry for generations, and to this day many dental professionals recommend it for strengthening teeth and preventing cavities. But at Green Dentistry in San Francisco we consider fluoride unfit for use in humans. We do not, and never will, use it at our practice. Many communities even add fluoride to…
Natural Ways to Keep from Grinding Your Teeth (video)
Dr. Nammy talks about grinding your teeth, and some natural ways to prevent it, including deep breathing, baths and showers, and meditation. So a couple of natural ways to help grinding is, number one, before going to bed, doing some deep breathing, doing some Ujjayi breathing, is really key. So that’s when you go [inhales]…
The Natural Way to Keep Your Teeth (video)
Dr. Nammy talks about the connection between your overall health and your teeth, and how working on improving your overall health can help you keep your teeth for life. So, the best way to keep your teeth is, obviously, by brushing and flossing. Beyond that, it actually is looking at your overall health. And that’s…
Natural Nasal Spray (video)
Dr. Nammy talks about natural nasal sprays that you can use to help open up your nasal passages in order to breathe easier, and breathe through your nose instead of your mouth. There are different types of nasal sprays. There’s prescription ones, non-prescription ones, but all of these nasal sprays have one thing in common.…
Holistic Dentistry: Promoting Overall Health
At Green Dentistry in San Francisco we are a holistic practice that considers the patient’s entire body and health, not just the teeth and gums. There are a lot of dentists out there, and most do not take this holistic approach. Why should you choose a holistic dentist? Your Overall Health Holistic dentistry promotes total…
Your Mouth is the Beginning of the Gut (video)
Dr. Nammy talks about your mouth, it’s relation to your gut, and why oral health is an important part of your overall health. The mouth is super important because it is the beginning of your gut. What I always say, it’s the other end, and mainly because everything that you eat and swallow goes into…
How to Take Care of Your Teeth During the Holidays
Learn how traditional holiday cuisine can impact the health of your teeth and mouth. Find out how to keep your teeth healthy during the holidays.
Stress, Teeth Grinding, and Your Oral Health (podcast)
Dr. Nammy talks about stress and teeth grinding, how these issues are related, and how to prevent them to help your dental health.
Your Mouth is a Window to Your Body (video)
Dr. Nammy Patel talks about your mouth, how its part of your microbiome, and its relation to your immune system. Your mouth is a window to your body, and it is a gateway to your health. The main reason when we talk about the mouth is because it’s part of your microbiome. So your microbiome…
Why Do People Have Dental Anxiety? (video)
Dr. Nammy discusses dental anxiety, what causes it, and ways that dental anxiety can be reduced. A lot of my patients have anxiety about going to the dentist because in the past they might’ve had bad experiences. Also, we see it on TV all the time — it’s the classic comical show we’d see all…
Mercury Removal and the SMART Protocol (video)
Dr. Nammy Patel talks about removing mercury fillings and using the SMART Protocol to avoid mercury contamination during the procedure. Mercury removal has to be done very safely, especially if you have some in the mouth. It’s really important that they’re done using the SMART protocol. And the reason for that is that mercury can…
Smile Design (podcast)
Dr. Nammy talks about Smile Design, what it is, and the various procedures and treatments that can be implemented to give you a beautiful new smile.
How to Lower Dental Anxiety (video)
Dr. Nammy discusses how to lower dental anxiety, including connecting and forming a relationship with patients in order to get at the root cause of the anxiety, allowing patients to be able to relax and be comfortable at the dentist. One of the most important thing that I can do in order to lower anxiety…
Do White Dental Fillings Contain BPA?
Find out if white dental fillings might have BPA. Learn about the importance of biocompatibility and holistic dentistry when filling cavities.
Root Canals (podcast)
Dr. Nammy talks about root canals, including what they are, how they are caused, and why a root canal should be a last resort, not a first option.
Whole Health At Green Dentistry
At Green Dentistry in San Francisco we will always provide outstanding dental care. But as a holistic dental practice, our focus is on more than just your teeth and gums. At every checkup we take into account your physical and emotional health, and even your spiritual well-being. That’s because your oral health influences your overall…
Veneers (Podcast)
Dr. Nammy Patel, founder of Green Dentistry in San Francisco and bestselling author, discusses veneers.
Gum Disease and COVID-19 (podcast)
Gum disease can increase your chances of getting Coronavirus, and can increase the chances of higher-risk symptoms. Learn more from Dr. Nammy on this podcast.Gum disease can increase your chances of getting Coronavirus, and can increase the chances of higher-risk symptoms. Learn more from Dr. Nammy on this podcast.