Not every cavity should be treated the same way. Some areas of early decay need prompt restorative care to protect the tooth. Others can be monitored carefully and managed more conservatively. At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we believe the best treatment decisions come from understanding the full picture—not just…
Cavitation screening is a topic many patients have never heard about until they begin exploring biological or holistic dentistry. At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we believe patients deserve a clear, balanced explanation of what cavitation screening is, why it may be considered, and where current knowledge still has limitations.…
Most people think of dentistry as something you turn to after a problem appears. A tooth hurts, a cavity forms, or a filling breaks, and treatment becomes necessary. At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we take a broader and more preventive view. Holistic dentistry is not only about repairing damage.…
The word cavitation can be confusing because it sounds similar to a cavity in a tooth, but it refers to something very different. In holistic and biological dentistry, the term is often used to describe an area in the jawbone that may not have healed normally after an extraction or other oral surgery. These areas…
When a new cavity is found, many patients assume the next step is simple: remove the decay and place a filling. In some cases, that may be appropriate. But a thoughtful dentist should evaluate much more before moving forward. At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we believe cavity treatment should…
Sugar has been blamed for cavities for generations, and for good reason. Frequent sugar exposure feeds acid-producing bacteria that weaken enamel over time. But sugar is only part of the story. At the Institute of Systemic Dentistry in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, we help patients understand that cavity risk is shaped by a much bigger…