For generations, dentistry focused on repairing damage. A cavity was filled. A broken tooth was restored. An infection was treated. These approaches helped millions of people preserve their smiles and improve their quality of life. But a quiet transformation is taking place within the profession. Today, many dentists are beginning to ask a broader question:…
Holistic dentistry
From Drill and Fill to Preserve and Heal: The New Era of Dentistry
Categories: Holistic dentistry, Integrative Medical Arts Symposium
By Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha Over the last two centuries, dentistry was mainly a mechanical profession. A tooth was treated like a damaged part: remove decay, fill the space, and restore structure. While this approach helped millions, it addressed problems after they occurred rather than asking why they happened. The 1980s ushered in the…
Angry, Frustrated or Worried About a Snorer in your House?
Do you find yourself sleeping on the couch because of a snorer in your house? While it can be pretty annoying to the bed partner, snoring can also be a sign of life-threatening sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is defined by episodes when breathing stops during sleep. Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to heart attack…
Do you suffer from Tension or Migraine headaches? TMJ pain?
If you suffer from any of the above, you are probably all too familiar with over-the-counter and prescription remedies that can only offer you temporary relief (if any relief at all). Frustrating, to say the least. Wouldn’t it make more sense to treat the cause? Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha of Port Warwick Dental Arts believes…
What Does the Term “Holistic Dentistry” Mean?
Categories: Holistic dentistry
You may have noticed that you have been hearing the term “holistic dentistry” more often. But what does that term mean? The term “holistic dentistry” has been around for decades, but is gaining steam due to the increased interest in healthy, natural living. Holistic dentistry is not considered a specialty of the dental profession, but…
Creating A Wave of Change in Dentistry
Categories: Holistic dentistry, Periodontal Treatment
Our Doctor…Leading The Way In addition to providing outstanding cosmetic dental care for Hampton area patients, this past fall our own Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha was invited by DCEdental to host a ground-breaking webinar and share her professional expertise in Periodontal Nutrition. Dr. Samaha, known for her vast knowledge in oral disease and its impact…