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The FDA – Protecting Americans from Mercury Exposure?
Recent Warning Begs the Question: When will the FDA come to their senses about mercury amalgams? In its ongoing effort to protect the American public the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an updated warning about skin care products, imported primarily from China, which may contain mercury, specifically anti-aging, skin-lightening beauty lotions and creams. Their studies showed that some of the tainted creams have been found to contain mercury levels up to 131,000 times the acceptable limit of mercury. Another way the FDA is working to reduce our exposure to mercury is through a recommendation they issued in 2004 in regards to fish consumption;...
Read MoreFoods that Promote Good Oral Health
This is not the first word nor the last word about nutrition, but it has good advice and information. Teeth go through a cyclical process of ‘mineralization’ or building and strengthening of tooth and bone, and ‘demineralization’ or loss of tooth minerals. Quite literally the food we eat will either help build strong teeth and bones, or damage the strength of teeth and bones. More often than not, tooth decay and oral infections stem from unhealthy lifestyle habits that have caused more demineralization than re-mineralization. To maintain good dental health, a healthy diet and good nutrition is imperative. In order to get the best results it is important to draw...
Read MoreKnowing When You Have a Tooth Abscess
Most commonly caused by dental decay, untreated gingivitis or gum disease, an abscessed tooth is a painful infection that no one wants to encounter. One way to avoid an abscess is to follow a strict oral health routine that includes brushing, flossing and regular checkups. Some tooth abscesses are not so easily avoided and those are caused by trauma or injury. No matter what the culprit be it decay, disease or trauma, each of these situations can lead to a break in the enamel of the tooth where bacteria can enter, eventually infecting the pulp of the tooth, the gums and even surrounding teeth and facial bones. At the most critical level, a tooth abscess can spread...
Read MoreDr. William Glaros, DDS Completes His 7th Mission Trip to Guatemala in Partnership with Faith in Practice
For seven years, Dr. Glaros — online at www.BiologicalDentist.com — has worked with Faith in Practice, a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization that seeks to improve the physical, spiritual, and economic conditions of the poor in Guatemala, providing dental care for the underserved. January 23, 2012 Spring, Texas — Texas Biological Dentist Dr. William P. Glaros and his wife Joanne return to Guatemala to work with other healthcare professionals in providing care to the residents of a small town near Retalhuleu. During last year’s mission, Dr. Glaros offered dental care to over 300 residents of a small town in Guatemala. Other medical...
Read MorePinellas 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 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...
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