So, if mercury is a known neurotoxin, and it’s in the mouths of millions of people, what are the options for removing it safely? And what is a safe material to replace it with? Thankfully, there is a safe protocol in removing silver mercury fillings in such a way that the mercury vapor exposure is reduced. … Read more
Silver fillings—millions of people have them. Besides the obvious fact that they are ugly, what exactly are they? Silver fillings are otherwise known as mercury amalgam fillings. As a matter of fact, approximately 50% of the mercury amalgam filling is actually mercury, the shiny silver liquid metal that used to be in glass thermometers. … Read more
To all you lazy brushers out there, I’ve got something for you…SONICARE! This toothbrush allows you to tap into your inner couch potato while still being a super effective brusher. How so you ask?! It works by not one, but two separate mechanisms. First, it physically removes the plaque with which it comes into contact. … Read more
We all know O2 is oxygen, but have you heard of O3? It’s Ozone! Ozone kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It’s safe, effective and non-toxic. It only contains oxygen molecules and therefore you can’t be allergic to it. Ozone is useful in dentistry for the following reasons. Ozone kills bacteria that cause decay. They … Read more
Ahhh, it’s finally feeling like sweater weather. As much as I love summer, autumn is a close runner up for me. Something else I love is essential oils or “EO’s” if you’re cooler than me. So whether you’re a summer lover needing a little inspiration, or even if you’ve been on the pumpkin spice train … Read more
What is CEREC? CEREC stands for CEramic REConstruction. This highly sophisticated software gives the dental team the ability to create high quality and metal free restorations while you are in the chair for a single visit. What does this mean for you? Well, do you remember when it took a couple weeks or longer to … Read more
Outside of scouring the internet for recipes that fit what I feel like making at the moment or fit what I have in hand, our “go-to” cookbooks over the last couple of years are hard to beat when it comes to flavor, convenience, and family-friendly offerings. The first one to which we gravitate is Real … Read more
First let me just say, my tongue scraper is my grossest best friend. They come in all shapes and sizes, plastic or metal. I’m partial to the metal Ayurvedic, “U” shaped one we sell at our office and believe me, I’ve tried more than a few! Tongue scraping is exactly what it says it is; … Read more
These recipes were compiled by Megan Gilmore, the blogger behind Detoxinista.com. She proves it’s possible to eat healthily, lose weight and detox naturally w/out feeling hungry or depriving yourself of your favorite foods. A staple of ours from this book is her Italian Dressing. I’m the type that likes a little lettuce with my … Read more
Health is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual state in which the body, mind, and heart are all in unison with an outlook of faith and hope. The body looks good from the inside out and feels good from the inside out. The heart is full of faith, regardless of circumstances. The mind is optimistic … Read more
One of the largest debates in the profession of dentistry has been occurring for over 100 years—are silver mercury fillings “safe”? This single question is so profound that it literally divides the profession between those dentists who believe it is an inert material once it is placed in the mouth and those dentists who believe … Read more
Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is … Read more
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