Archive for December, 2010
A Guide to Your Child’s Permanent Dentition
Friday, December 31st, 2010ShareAs a parent, we watch our children go through many milestones and they grow. One of which, is losing their baby teeth. Some children tend to get their permanent teeth much earlier than expected while others get their permanent teeth much later. It is important during this transition to really develop a toothbrushing regime that [...]
10 Facts to Keep Your Mouth Healthy in 2011
Friday, December 31st, 2010Share1. Dental Checkups are Important: Going to the dentist for regular checkups is one of the most important factors in maintaining good oral health. Regular checkups can prevent root canals, cavities, gum disease, oral cancer and other dental conditions. 2. Dental Cleanings are Extremely Important: Having frequent dental hygiene cleanings will help prevent gum disease [...]
Treating Early Tooth Decay Without Drilling
Friday, December 31st, 2010ShareAs technology emerges, there are new ways to treat tooth decay without drilling or without numbing the tooth. In order to treat these teeth without the use of a drill or anesthetic, the decay must be small. At my Inland Empire Biological Cosmetic Dental office, we use the Waterlase laser to treat tooth decay without [...]
Signs and Symptoms of Mercury Toxicity/Poisoning:
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Share As patients’ when an illness arises these days, we turn to the internet to research and find answers to our ailments. When traditional medicine does not determine a cause or reason for our illness, many of us are turning to alternative medicine. The alternative medicine arena, rather holistic doctors have for many years linked [...]
The History of Mercury Amalgam Fillings
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010ShareIn dentistry, mercury amalgam fillings became a gold standard in treating teeth with tooth decay in the mid 1800′s. During the mid 1900′s research began surfacing regarding the toxicity of metal mercury amalgam fillings. Research in 1926 by German chemist, Dr. Alfred Stock showed that the silver amalgam fillings were a source of mercury vapor. [...]
Safely Removing Mercury Dental Fillings from our Riverside Biological Dental Office:
Monday, December 27th, 2010ShareAs more and more scientific research has been surfacing regarding the dangers of mercury amalgam fillings, I feel it is necessary to discuss our government’s position on mercury. Currently, the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) has been increasing its pressure on the FDA to make it known that there is no established [...]
Dental Implants Part 3….Recovery and After Care
Sunday, December 12th, 2010ShareThe final stage in the dental implant procedure is recovery and after care. When taken care of properly, a dental implant can last for more than 40 years! After your dental implant procedure is complete; it is possible for a bit of swelling and bruising to occur. However, most individuals who have dental implants [...]