Biological Dentistry Archives - Gary M. Verigin, DDS, inc.
A Higher Level of Patient Safety Isn’t Just for These Pandemic Days
Posted on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
As we write this, the world has gotten a whole lot quieter in these new days of social distancing. But not everything is closed – including our office. Though we ask that clients with a cough or fever or who have been exposed to coronavirus-positive folks stay at home and reschedule their appointments further into […]
KTH Flashback: How Biological Terrain Assessment Can Help Make “Mystery” Illnesses a Lot Less Mysterious
Posted on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Originally posted December 12, 2018 By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN You might be surprised to realize just how many health problems wind up labeled as idiopathic – that is, of unknown cause. But when you consider how most medicine is done from a linear mindset – one symptom, one cause – this fact becomes […]
“Exuberant Hair on the Chin & Neck”…& Gums?
Posted on Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
Well, this is something you don’t see every day: According to the recently published case report, the woman was 19 when she noticed one of the eyelash-like hairs sticking out from her gums and sought help. The doctors found that she had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder in that can cause excess hair […]
KTH Flashback: Some Basic Principles of Biological Regulation
Posted on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
Biological dentistry developed out of biological medicine. Unlike conventional medicine, which relies largely on drugs and surgeries that may give the appearance of health, biological medicine focuses on restoring the body’s innate ability to self-regulate to facilitate healing. When you’re conditioned to see the conventional, linear approach as the norm, it can be hard to […]
Is a Root Canal with Ozone Any Better?
Posted on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
One reason why root canal treatment is such a challenge is that it’s not just the root canals themselves that must be cleaned out and disinfected. There are also the miles of microscopic tubules that form dentin, the tooth’s middle layer of tissue – a perfect harbor for bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens. That’s a […]
Biological Dental Health in 2019 – A Last Look Back
Posted on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
It might be safe to say that 2019 was the year of the root canal – or, rather, the year of surging interest in the potential impact of root canal treatment on overall health and well-being. And for that, you can thank the 2018 documentary film Root Cause, which made it onto Netflix and Amazon […]
Why We Start with the Biological Terrain: Sarah’s Story
Posted on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
If you’ve been dealing with long term illness and then learn about the impact that things like cavitations, root canals, or mercury amalgam can have on your health, it’s easy to think that simply addressing them is all that you need to finally begin healing. But despite what you hear from some corners of the […]
And No Sooner Had We Posted About Implants…
Posted on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you may recall the race to make the fastest toothbrush ever. (If you don’t, here’s a recap). Now there seems to be a similar “speed stakes” going on in the wonderful world of dental implants, too. No sooner had we published last week’s post on the number […]
More Than 2 Million Dental Implant Injuries
Posted on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
The hype about dental implants is nothing new to this blog, nor is what the hype covers up. What is new is that the FDA has finally published it’s once-hidden database on injuries caused by medical devices, which underscores just how much these prosthetics have been oversold. All told, the new report documents 5.7 million […]
KTH Flashback: More Than Just the Absence of Symptoms
Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
Originally posted October 24, 2018 Health is more than just the absence of symptoms. And the good news is that more Americans than ever understand that. According to a new survey from Samueli Integrative Health Programs, more than 9 out of 10 Americans today say health is about much more than not being sick. It […]
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