Children's Dentistry estimates that about 70% of children have malocclusion. This is a term we use to describe a misalignment of teeth, a poor bite, or a problem of the upper and lower teeth fitting together when biting. If this is left untreated, it can result in chewing problems, crowding of teeth, [...]
Now that you have learned valuable information about holistic dentistry, it is time to reiterate the most important parts to help you live a happier, healthier life. The primary goal of holistic dentistry is to treat your teeth and gums while working in harmony with the rest of your body. As with every [...]
Since the “mercury-free revolution” began many years ago, the question still remains: how can you be sure that the body is free from toxic metals caused by mercury fillings? If you speak with your naturopath or prefer a holistic dentistry approach, one of the answers is chelation therapy. Chelation Therapy in a [...]
From heart disease, to osteoporosis, to emotional instability, mercury fillings have been on the radar for holistic dentists for over a decade. You have read about the negative health effects of mercury, and now you have decided to replace your mercury fillings with something safer. But how do you know the mercury is [...]
Are you concerned about the health risks of having mercury fillings in your mouth? You are not alone. Research suggests that being worried is justifiable. Studies have shown that upon brushing, chewing, rinsing the mouth, and grinding, mercury gets released into the mouth, and is either swallowed, or absorbed into the bloodstream. These [...]
The Dangerous Meaning Behind "Amalgam" Amalgam (mercury) fillings have been commonly used among dental professionals for decades to fix cavities. The word “amalgam” literally means “a mix or blend,” which makes sense as this type of filling has more than one component. Amalgam fillings are made of a mixture of around 50% [...]
What is the TMJ? (Temporomandibular Joint) The temporomandibular joint is the hinge between the temporal bone in the skull and the lower jaw. Each person has two in total, and each one contains blood vessels, nerves and bones. This joint moves the jaw forward and back, and side-to-side to aid in talking, [...]
Similar to the rest of our body, our mouths also need vitamins and minerals to function properly. Holistic dentistry encourages overall health, so by supplementing the body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs for mouth health, you will inevitably make the body healthier as a whole. Read on to find out which [...]
Benefits of a Healthy Mouth Most of us know which foods are considered healthy, and which ones are considered “junk foods.” Yet, so few of us incorporate these vitamin and mineral-rich foods in our daily diets. If we knew the true reasons why these foods are so beneficial to the entire body, [...]
For years, the mouth-body connection has been neglected as the severity of the connection had not yet been discovered. Through recent years of numerous scientific studies and research, it has become more evident that what happens in the mouth is a direct reflection of the health of the rest of the body, whether [...]
