Frequently I’m asked, “How do I know if my root canals are infected?” As I have explained in the past, EVERY tooth which has experienced root canal therapy will be filled with bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi within a timeframe of merely weeks. The facts are simple: (1) The roots of teeth are porous. (2)
Dr.Kelly J. Blodgett spoke with the team at Clean Juice on their Be Organic Podcast. Every system in your body is uniquely connected, but did you ever think that your teeth could be connected to your heart health, joint pain, or gut health? Not only can your teeth and gums tell you a lot
Toxic Tuesday: Despite what your dentist said, you DON’T NEED A ROOT CANAL! Last week a woman drove 5 hours seeking our help. 5 years ago her dentist said, “Your filling is cracked. You need a crown.” She trusted him and allowed him to do the crown. After the numbness wore off her tooth felt
Dr. Kelly Blodgett was recently featured as an author on OralDNA® Labs hosted blog, 'Trends in Salivary Testing.' For almost a decade, OralDNA® has partnered with well-respected figures in the community to share the latest medical advances. Read below for Kelly's featured post, discussing root canal infections and root canal therapy! You can find the
On today's Toxic Tuesday, we're going to be talking about wisdom teeth removal and cavitations! Does this story sound familiar to you? You were a healthy child with energy despite not having the best diet. Then your wisdom teeth were removed in your late teens to early 20s. You may recall that something didn’t go
The patient story I am sharing today may be a real eye-opener for some people, particularly dentists and endodontists. This gentleman saw me a little over 2 years ago. We had recommended that his mercury fillings be replaced using the “SMART” protocol and restored with minimally-invasive dental ceramics and composite restorations. Because we were not
Would you accept this as a "healthy and normal dental treatment"?? Doctors told this patient that her tooth was fine and that her pain must be from a sinus infection. Think again! One Patient's Story The tooth below was removed from a 22-year-old woman when she was 17. Ever since her treatment, she has
Did you know that Listerine was once marketed as a surgical antiseptic and powerful floor cleaner? What you don’t know about mouthwash might surprise you. Especially when it comes to your dental health. In my latest video Mouth Wash Is Bad For You I share my thoughts on Mouthwash. Please keep reading to learn more about
Make sure you choose a “SMART” dentist! It is widely known that mercury is a toxic substance to human health. Unfortunately, millions of people around the world have had this toxic substance put in their mouths under the guise of it being a “silver filling.” That sounds so noble, yet in truth, the filling is
We’ve talked about it before: Gum disease is an epidemic and it’s hurting more than our mouths. Untreated gum disease has now been shown to cause heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, high blood pressure, strokes, and many other serious health complications. So why does it seem like nobody’s doing anything about it? Well, if you
