How to Get Stronger Teeth at Home and at the Dentist (Podcast)
Dr. Nammy Patel from Green Dentistry explains why some teeth are strong, while others seem weak. Check out the podcast to learn how you can strengthen your teeth.
The Holistic Difference
At Green Dentistry in San Francisco we practice holistic dentistry. Our approach is different than the approaches of ordinary dentists: we focus on your entire body and its role in your dental health. Science has established beyond any doubt that there is a connection between dental health and systemic health. For example, gum disease can…
Are Your Mercury Fillings Leaking? (Podcast)
Dr. Nammy Patel talks with John Maher about the dangers of mercury. She explains why people should avoid having this toxin in their mouths. Then, she outlines how mercury fillings leak over time and why patients should replace these old fillings.
Implant-Supported Teeth
Dental implants are one of the most important advances in the history of dentistry: titanium posts that provide such a solid foundation, that the teeth they support look and function like the real thing. Dental implants are available here at Green Dentistry in San Francisco What makes them possible is the titanium, which is fully…
Dental Implants: Safe and Effective
At Green Dentistry in San Francisco our goal is the best possible dental health for each and every one of our patients. That means pink healthy gums, and strong teeth with few or no cavities. But even with regular brushing and checkups, sometimes things go wrong. Dental implants are the best solution to lost teeth.…
Restorative Dentistry: Some Basics
“Restorative dentistry” is a term we use at Green Dentistry in San Francisco for the procedures used to repair or replace damaged or missing teeth. As a holistic practice, we emphasize work that promotes overall health, is long-lasting, and is aesthetically pleasing. If, for example, a patient comes to us missing one or more teeth,…
What’s Wrong With Fluoride?
The use of fluoride in dentistry has the endorsement of the American Dental Association, which says on its website that fluoride can make teeth stronger and prevent cavities. But fluoride is also a known neurotoxin, and is therefore never used at Green Dentistry in San Francisco. When kids are exposed to high doses of fluoride…
Holistic Dentistry: The Long Game
Along with daily brushing and flossing, a checkup at Green Dentistry in San Francisco is one of the best things you can do for your dental health. As a holistic practice, we are committed to more than just the health of your teeth and gums. An ordinary dentist is not likely to ask much about…
Thyroidism and Your Mouth (video)
Dr. Nammy Patel talks about your thyroid, its importance in immune response, and its role in causing cavities and gum disease. Thyroid is a hormone, T3 and T4. It controls your metabolism as well as a lot of other activities, and it’s so important in your immune response. It is so important in our day…
How Your Teeth Can Cause a Leaky Gut (Video)
Dr. Nammy Patel talks about leaky gut, and how the root cause can sometimes be bacteria that are formed in the mouth. A lot of times a leaky gut — basically, means that in our intestine, there’s two protective layers. So one side is an area that doesn’t allow any bad bacteria or microbes or…