The Whole Tooth

Sep 03, 2025

1. The Smile That Says It All How Oral Health Reflects Your Whole-Body Wellness

Hi, I’m Dr. Dean Carlston, >your dentist in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve been practicing dentistry for decades, and if there’s ...

Aug 21, 2025

Why Regular Dental Checkups Are Essential for a Healthy Smile

Your smile is one of your most valuable assets. It’s often the first thing people notice about you and can make a lastin...

Jul 31, 2025

How Do You Know If You Have a Cavity? 8 Signs to Watch For

Cavities are the second most common health issue in the United States, with over 3 million new cases reported each year....

Jul 31, 2025

The Unsung Hero of Oral Health: Why Saliva Matters More Than You Think

When you think of a healthy smile, you probably picture white teeth and pink gums. But there’s another key player in you...

Jul 31, 2025

22. Do Your Teeth Really Connect to Your Organs? A Look at Tooth-Organ Meridian Charts

What Is the Tooth-Organ Connection? If you’ve ever visited a biological or holistic dental practice, you may have seen ...

Jul 01, 2025

20. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND GUM DISEASE Studies show mouth bacteria may trigger RA and other inflammatory diseases from ww...

Jul 01, 2025

18. The Truth About Silver Fillings: What You Need to Know Before You Decide

THE TRUTH ABOUT SILVER FILLINGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU DECIDE By Dr. Dean Carlston 1. STILL HAVE SILVER ...

Jul 01, 2025

16. Gum Recession: What Causes It, How to Stop It, and Why Brushing Too Hard May Be Making It Worse

GUM RECESSION: WHAT CAUSES IT, HOW TO STOP IT, AND WHY BRUSHING TOO HARD MAY BE MAKING IT WORSE By Dr. Dean Carlston ...

Jul 01, 2025

Don’t Take It Out on Your Teeth: A Kind Approach to Brushing

DON’T TAKE IT OUT ON YOUR TEETH: A KIND APPROACH TO BRUSHING A Gentle Toothbrushing Guide from Dr. Dean Carlston STAR...

Jul 01, 2025

14. Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: A Dental Guide for Parents & Teachers

HEALTHY MOUTH, HEALTHY BODY: A DENTAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS WHY ORAL HEALTH MATTERS FOR EVERY CHILD Your mouth...

Jul 01, 2025

19. Your Child’s First Dental Visit—and Every One After: A Parent’s Guide from Infancy to Independence

YOUR CHILD’S FIRST DENTAL VISIT—AND EVERY ONE AFTER: A PARENT’S GUIDE FROM INFANCY TO INDEPENDENCE By Dr. Dean Carlston...

Jul 01, 2025

What to Do the Moment Pain Strikes — From Home Relief to Emergency Room Visits

TOOTHACHE SOS: WHAT TO DO THE MOMENT PAIN STRIKES — FROM HOME RELIEF TO EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS Everything You Need to Kn...

Restorative Dental Bridges in Los Angeles CA

Jun 17, 2025

How a Dental Bridge Restores Function and Aesthetics

Missing teeth can be a real confidence killer. They not only affect your smile but also make everyday tasks like eating ...

Jun 04, 2025

10. Handle With Care: A Gentle Guide to Caring for Your Restorations

Restorative dentistry isn’t just about fixing what’s broken—it’s about preserving what still remains. When I place a res...

Jun 04, 2025

9. When a Cracked Tooth Means Trouble (and What You Can Do About It)

Cracked teeth are sneaky. They don't always announce themselves with a bang. Sometimes, they whisper—showing up as a mil...

Jun 04, 2025

8. Canker Sores: Swords That Don’t Kill—but Sure Do Hurt

You know the feeling. A tiny sore starts brewing inside your mouth; before you know it, every sip of coffee or bite of a...

Jun 04, 2025

7. Let’s Talk About Bad Breath (Why It’s Not Just About Onions and Garlic)

Let's face it—bad breath is something no one wants to talk about, but almost everyone worries about it. Whether you're g...

Jun 04, 2025

6. Dry Mouth Isn’t Just a Nuisance—It’s a Dental Danger

Let’s talk about something that sounds minor but affects millions—and not in a good way: dry mouth. Whether it feels lik...

Jun 04, 2025

5. Tongue Talk: What That White Coating Really Means (and What to Do About It)

If your tongue could talk, it would tell you much more than just how your food tastes. As a dentist in West Los Angeles,...

Jun 04, 2025

4. The Mouth-Body Connection: Your Smile Says More Than You Think

If you think what happens in your mouth stays in your mouth—think again. As a dentist in West LA [https://www.carlstonde...

Jun 04, 2025

3. From Braces to Bridges: What Every Generation Should Know About Their Teeth

One of the great joys in my practice is seeing families—grandparents, parents, and kids—all come through our doors. Ever...

Jun 04, 2025

2. 8 Surprising Ways Your Mouth Talks Back

Over the years, I’ve learned that your mouth often speaks up long before you do—and it’s not just with words. In fact, m...

1. The Smile That Says It All How Oral Health Reflects Your Whole-Body Wellness

Why Regular Dental Checkups Are Essential for a Healthy Smile

How Do You Know If You Have a Cavity? 8 Signs to Watch For

The Unsung Hero of Oral Health: Why Saliva Matters More Than You Think

22. Do Your Teeth Really Connect to Your Organs? A Look at Tooth-Organ Meridian Charts

20. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

18. The Truth About Silver Fillings: What You Need to Know Before You Decide

16. Gum Recession: What Causes It, How to Stop It, and Why Brushing Too Hard May Be Making It Worse

Don’t Take It Out on Your Teeth: A Kind Approach to Brushing

14. Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: A Dental Guide for Parents & Teachers

19. Your Child’s First Dental Visit—and Every One After: A Parent’s Guide from Infancy to Independence

What to Do the Moment Pain Strikes — From Home Relief to Emergency Room Visits

How a Dental Bridge Restores Function and Aesthetics

10. Handle With Care: A Gentle Guide to Caring for Your Restorations

9. When a Cracked Tooth Means Trouble (and What You Can Do About It)

8. Canker Sores: Swords That Don’t Kill—but Sure Do Hurt

7. Let’s Talk About Bad Breath (Why It’s Not Just About Onions and Garlic)

6. Dry Mouth Isn’t Just a Nuisance—It’s a Dental Danger

5. Tongue Talk: What That White Coating Really Means (and What to Do About It)

4. The Mouth-Body Connection: Your Smile Says More Than You Think

3. From Braces to Bridges: What Every Generation Should Know About Their Teeth

2. 8 Surprising Ways Your Mouth Talks Back

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