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Hot Topics in Biological Dentistry and Holistic dentistry affecting patients in the Houston, Texas area and around the world
Pinellas County commission likely to reinstate water fluoridation
It may be a case of one step forward, two steps back in combination with the ‘squeaky wheel’ syndrome in Pinellas County Florida, where county commissioners are now looking at reversing what appeared to be a well advised decision made back in October to stop water fluoridation in their community – a sad situation for forward thinking members of the public, and for advocates of water fluoridation cessation as well. In an article by the Tampa Bay Times dated January 6, 2012 one council member by the name of Jerry Mullins is cited as being ‘upset’ by the October decision and has since confronted City Manager Mike Gustafson and asked the city to restore water...
Read MoreWhy do we make mission trips to Guatemala year after year?
…please read on … On our Faith in Practice mission trips to Guatemala, a clear purpose, committed teammates, and appreciative patients inspire us. No wonder this has become one of our favorite weeks of each year. How is it possible for us to leave our dental practice and dental clients in Houston for a week in January? We feel the incredible support our wonderful patients in Houston; some have even been able to make financial donations to enhance the work of Faith in Practice, our sponsoring and organizing source. Our able staff is able to handle minor problems that might occur, and Houston dentist friends are willingly available to handle more serious issues...
Read MoreHeavy Metal Detoxification
Removing Mercury/Silver Amalgam Fillings is Only the First Step Heavy metals are absorbed by the body through the foods that we eat, fluids that we drink, through skin contact and directly into the lungs through inhalation. Over time as metals of dental restorations deteriorate due to use and/or trauma these heavy metals can leach into the bloodstream. Once absorbed by the body heavy metals can cause health issue ranging from headaches, bone aches, memory loss, skin discoloration and a myriad of other ailments and conditions. Compounding exposure from mercury/silver amalgam fillings, over 6,000 tons of mercury enters the environment each year via industrial emissions...
Read MoreA breakthrough in treating gum disease: oral DNA testing
Did you know that periodontal or gum infections are the most common chronic infection among people in the U.S. today? It is shocking to realize that nearly two thirds of Americans over the age of 35 are suffering from some form of periodontal disease. It’s even more concerning when you consider the connection between chronic gum infections and potentially life threatening diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and even some types of cancer. Infections in the mouth not only cause bad breath and the loss of teeth, they can also contribute to ongoing and chronic health issues. As dental professionals concerned about our patient’s overall health, we are always...
Read MoreCommunity defeats dental mercury polluter
Anytime a community can band together and stand up for what it believes in, it’s not only a big win for the community, but also a big win for similar communities across the nation. Spring Hill, Tennessee residents did just that recently, keeping one of the largest sources of mercury pollution out of it’s town by standing up and fighting. Not only is it a big win for Spring Hill, but it’s also another step in the right direction for the fight against mercury amalgam fillings, as it proves people really DO CARE about what they are forced to breath and live with. It’s ALSO a big win for communities fighting against fluoridation, as it proves once...
Read MoreHow Do You Know if You Are Mercury Toxic?
Loosely adapted from the book “Let the Tooth Be Known” by Dawn Ewing, R.D.H., Ph. D., N. D. The “amalgam” fillings most people have in their teeth are a mixture of silver, copper, tin and zinc with an equal amount of mercury (up to 50 percent mercury). Fillings deteriorate over time, leaching the various metal components into the body. Amalgam fillings naturally react to acid and other elements in the mouth and can enter the body when it dissolves into a form of vapor which is subsequently inhaled into the lungs and absorbed into the blood stream. Likewise, as we eat, it is incorporated into food, is then swallowed and digested then absorbed into the bloodstream...
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