Some of the most annoying, most plaguing problems we treat in our Wilmington holistic dental office are related to something called the TMJ or temporomandibular joint. Feel that area below your ear where your jaw comes together, that’s what we’re talking about. Did you know that everything from minor and… Read More…

As we begin a new year and another decade, the All About Smiles team thought it was a good idea to reflect on our very own Dr. Lewis Yu’s journey towards the path of functional medicine and holistic dentistry in Wilmington. The idea stems from this recent article. You meet… Read More…

Well, it’s that time of year again when we start to consider New Year’s resolutions both past and present. Do you have something in mind when the clock strikes 2020? Are you done with resolutions and the pressure they can bring? Are you unsure of what you’d like to accomplish… Read More…

It’s kind of hard to believe, but here we are so close to Thanksgiving. Before all of the food, fun, and festivities begin, we wanted to take a moment to share some tips for a healthy and safe holiday. Before we dive in all of that, everyone at our holistic… Read More…

In honor of November being National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, your Wilmington holistic dentist wants to recognize our patients and families who have been affected. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a general term for memory loss and your other… Read More…

Did you know that dental anxiety is probably more common than you think? That’s right! In fact, the American Dental Association estimates that as many as one in five Americans go to the dentist when they’re left with no other choice. Dentophobia, or severe dental anxiety, is often rooted in… Read More…

Our holistic dental office in Wilmington is proud to be one of the area’s leading providers of SMART (Safe Mercury Removal Technique). The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) says that all silver-colored or dental amalgam fillings are made up of about 50 percent mercury. Unfortunately, mercury can… Read More…

The wonders of yoga as part of your mindful living journey are truly remarkable. Your All About Smiles holistic dentist in Wilmington will tell you to consider starting a yoga routine if you’re healthy and able. We’ll also greatly encourage you to continue your yoga practices, no matter what your… Read More…

You brush your teeth, first, then you floss. And then there it is, that familiar taste of blood in your mouth. You spit into the sink, and sure enough, there’s blood there. You can clearly see that the blood is coming from your gums. But why? At our holistic dental… Read More…

For so long, it’s been almost taboo to discuss menstruation or women’s periods. There’s something about this natural, healthy part of existing that just seems to be too much to discuss openly and freely. But since Dr. Lewis Yu and the caring team at the All About Smiles holistic dental… Read More…