Meetinghouse Dental Care

06/25/2026

This is a great video breakdown of mercury amalgam fillings by Dr. Michelle. She goes through her personal health story of how drilling the amalgams out unsafely before knowing any better led to health issues, and her eventual discovery of biologic dentistry and the mercury safe protocol.

She mentions in the video reaching out to a SMART-certified dental practice that had an on-staff nutritionist. She talked to that dentist who had similar past mercury symptoms, and he helped her get on this amazing biologic dental path. Want to take a guess as to which office had an incredible biologic dentist with a story very close to hers, with a great on-staff nutritionist? 😊 😏

The only thing we do differently in this video is that our office utilizes an Isolite over a rubber dam because, in our opinion, the mercury v***r is more important to control than the chunks.

For decades, amalgam fillings, silver fillings, and mercury filling...

06/08/2026

Grinding and clenching are often treated like the problem… but many times, they’re actually a symptom.

Yes, night guards are important to help disperse biting forces and protect the teeth from damage, and should be used to help mitigate any tooth breakdown and gum recession (grinding and clenching is the #1 cause for gum recession - not brushing too late like so many patients are incorrectly told).

But biologic dentistry also asks:

👉 WHY is the body clenching in the first place? Keep in mind, asking the question does not always mean he have the answer or a magic wand to fix the problem. But the root cause should absolutely be explored.

Potential contributors may include:

😴 Sleep-disordered breathing
😰 Stress and nervous system overload
🦷 Bite imbalance
👅 Tongue posture and airway issues
☕ Excess stimulants/caffeine
🦠 Bacterial Imbalance and/or parasites

In many cases, the body may be subconsciously activating jaw muscles during sleep as a protective airway response.

That’s why long-term solutions often require looking beyond the teeth alone.

Protecting the teeth matters.
Understanding the root cause matters too.

06/06/2026

Ask a dentist what causes cavities and often they will tell you that acids are the problem. The issues is, often times they depict it as an erosion process, implying that acidic beverages are weakening our enamel.

Coffee is not what causes cavities.
Lemon water is not what causes cavities.

The real acid issue is bacterial acid production.

Certain bacteria in the mouth metabolize food debris and carbohydrates, producing acids as a byproduct. Those acids lower oral pH (saliva/plaque) and begin pulling minerals out of specific areas of the enamel (wherever the food happens to be caught).

That process is called demineralization.

So while acidic beverages can temporarily lower pH, the MUCH bigger issue is:

❌ Oral bacterial imbalance
❌ Food debris trapped on teeth
❌ Constant snacking/grazing
❌ Reduced saliva flow
❌ Lack of remineralization support

This is why oral health should focus on BOTH:

✔️ Removing food and biofilm effectively
AND
✔️ Helping neutralize acids and support remineralization

Saliva plays a major role here.

A healthy mouth should naturally buffer acids, deliver minerals, and help maintain balance within the oral microbiome.

The goal is not fear around food or drinks.

The goal is understanding the environment that allows harmful bacteria to dominate in the first place. We go over this a more in detail during all new patient examinations at Meetinghouse Dental Care.

05/27/2026

Breathing through your mouth might seem harmless… but over time, it can dramatically affect oral health and facial development.

Chronic mouth breathing is commonly associated with:

❌ Dry mouth
❌ Increased cavity risk
❌ Inflamed gums
❌ Poor sleep quality
❌ Grinding and clenching
❌ Narrow airway development

Saliva is one of the body’s most important protective mechanisms.

When the mouth stays dry, harmful bacteria thrive, acid increases, and enamel becomes more vulnerable to breakdown.

In children, chronic mouth breathing can even influence facial growth and jaw development over time.

Signs to watch for:

👄 Open-mouth posture
😴 Snoring
💤 Poor sleep
👅 Tongue tie or low tongue posture

Sometimes the issue isn’t the teeth…
it’s the airway!

05/13/2026

It’s not just plaque… it’s biofilm!

Most people think of plaque as something you just “brush off”, but in reality, it’s a structured bacterial community designed to protect itself.

That’s why:

❌ Brushing alone isn’t always enough
❌ Some areas are nearly impossible to clean manually
❌ Bacteria can persist even with “good hygiene”

Good oral home care can be enhanced with specific antibacterial medicaments like xylitol, colloidal silver, salt, and peroxide. After removal, detrimental bacterial can be crowded out with oral probiotics. We recommend adding specific bacterial interventions to any proper home care techniques.

Bacterial biofilm does not apply only to teeth. It is also especially true for:

🦷 Night guards
🦷 Retainers
🦷 Dentures

Biofilm builds up in microscopic grooves you can’t see. For these products we recommend combining:

✔️ Mechanical cleaning
✔️ Targeted products
✔️ Ultrasonic cleaning like the dental pod we carry in office

Because removing biofilm isn’t about scrubbing harder… it’s about cleaning smarter.

05/12/2026

You can’t outbrush a mineral deficiency.

Tooth enamel is made of minerals — calcium and phosphate.

But rebuilding and maintaining enamel isn’t just about toothpaste…. it’s about what your body has available to work with.

If your body is lacking key nutrients, it becomes harder to:

❌ Remineralize early decay
❌ Maintain strong enamel
❌ Support healthy saliva (your natural defense system)

Foundational nutrients for teeth:

🥚 Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, K3)
🥩 Bioavailable minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium)
🧂 Trace minerals (often overlooked, but critical)

Whole food sources matter:

✔️ Grass-fed meats
✔️ Wild caught fish
✔️ Pasture raise eggs
✔️ Organic vegetables
✔️ Healthy fats (avocado, grass fed butter)
✔️ Raw dairy (if tolerated)
✔️ Bone broth
✔️ Mineral-rich foods + trace mineral support

Topical products like hydroxyapatite help…
but real change starts systemically.

05/08/2026

Your mouth is not separate from your body.

It’s not just about cavities…

It’s about inflammation, bacteria, and how your body responds to them.

Bleeding gums? That’s not “normal.”
That’s inflammation and your immune system reacting.

Chronic bad breath?
That’s often a bacterial imbalance — not just a hygiene issue.

Early decay?
That’s a bacterial acid issue and mineral imbalance, not just “you didn’t brush enough.”

At our office, we look deeper:

🦷 The oral microbiome
🦷 Nutrient status (minerals matter more than most people realize)
🦷 Inflammation and systemic health connections

Because the goal isn’t just fixing teeth…
it’s supporting the body they’re attached to.

05/07/2026

Finally getting somewhere with water fluoridation. There is no mechanism in the human body to bring ingested fluoride back to the teeth. Water fluoridation was always meant to be a topical effect (washes over your teeth on the way by). At best, they just did not care what happens after you swallow it. At worst, it was put in with malicious intent. IF you were going to use fluoride, it should be very carefully, topically applied through gel or varnish. Any other application runs unnecessary ingestion risk (ingested/absorbed fluoride is when the health detriments begin).

However, we know that decay is not a deficiency of fluoride. All fluoride does is slightly increase acid resistance of the enamel. Doesn’t it make more sense to reduce the exposure to bacterial acids, and then work to actively neutralize any acid that is produced?

Salivary balance avoids mineral loss = no cavities
Fluoride is not needed.

 A recent federal court ruling has confirmed the current fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water, endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

05/06/2026

😮 🤯

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) brings attention to an important new study, titled “Dental Amalgams and Blood Mercury Concentrations in American Adults.” The study provides convincing evidence that mercury amalgam dental fillings are elevating blood mercury leve...

04/29/2026

Quick question…

How are you cleaning your denture, night guard, or retainer right now? 🤔

Most people are just brushing them after taking them out of the mouth (which is very important to remove salivary mineral build up and bacteria — but that only cleans the surface.

Over time, oral appliances can collect bacteria, biofilm, and mineral buildup in all the tiny grooves you can’t see (or reach).

That’s where the Dental Pod Pro comes in.

It uses ultrasonic technology to break up buildup at a microscopic level — giving your appliances a deeper, more complete clean without being abrasive.

✔️ Gentle
✔️ Effective
✔️ Designed for daily use

We just restocked these in the office and they are available for purchase — ask us about them at your next visit!