Mercury (Silver) Fillings: A Very Serious Danger

Episode 19 of Dangers in Dentistry originally aired on KPRZ in San Diego.

Is your health on the line? Do you have any of these serious illnesses: paralysis, Parkinson’s, hyperthyroidism, Lupus, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes? How about impotency or mood swings? Do you suffer from more common conditions like fatigue, skin discoloration (red cheeks, nose, fingers or toes) or headaches? Each of these conditions may be linked to the presence of mercury in your body. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization, the number one source of mercury exposure comes from mercury dental amalgam fillings?

Mercury-amalgam fillings, more commonly known as silver fillings, have been shown to release mercury into your body the entire time they’re in your mouth. Mercury is a dangerous neuro-toxin that can endanger your well-being and your health, which is why mercury has already been banned from thermometers and classrooms in the United States and why mercury amalgam fillings have been banned from use in several European countries. Are your fillings putting you at risk?

In this episode of Dangers in Dentistry, Dr. Marvin discusses the very real consequences of mercury poisoning, as well as the safe and proper steps you can take in order to lessen your exposure to this toxic metal. Learn the information your should know in order to protect yourself in this week’s episode of Dangers in Dentistry, with America’s Holistic Dentist, Dr. Marvin.

Enjoy!
Dr. Marvin
San Diego, Encinitas Holistic and Natural Dentist

How to Cure Sensitive Teeth

Are your teeth sensitive to hot and cold? Do you have sensitive spots along your gum line? Does it hurt every time you bite into a spoonful of ice cream? It doesn’t have to!

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Millions of people suffer from tooth sensitivity when they don’t have to. There are several over the counter options available to help reduce tooth sensitivity. Unfortunately, most rely on fluoride to reduce the symptoms (while topical fluoride is fine for your teeth, it’s not good for your body).

Fortunately, there’s an alternative that works VERY well and helps to re-mineralize your teeth. Find out about it by watching the video, above.

Thanks!
Dr. Marvin

PS: After you’ve watched the video, you can pick up this product in our holistic dental web store (click here).

Product Review: The Best Toothbrush for Children

What’s the best toothbrush for children? If you have kids, what toothbrush should they be using? And what’s the best time to start brushing a child’s teeth?

The video below will give you all the answers you need about the best toothbrush for kids (Radius Kidz Toothbrush), when to start brushing and flossing, and why kids need to start early… enjoy!

Dr. Marvin
America’s Holistic Dentist

PS: The Radius Kidz Toothbrush is available in some stores, but I haven’t seen them in a ton of places. If you’re having trouble finding one, we sell them in our web store in a variety of colors: Purchase a Radius Kidz Toothbrush

Proper Flossing Technique… and Product Review: Percept Dental Floss

There are hundreds of options available when it comes to dental floss. But how do you know which one is the best? And once you get the right floss, what’s the proper way to floss your teeth?

Flossing is a vital part of good dental hygiene… but it’s a part most people skip. Even if you floss regularly, you could be one of the millions of people that don’t floss correctly or simply use the wrong floss.

Check out our video below for a quick lesson on proper flossing technique and our dental floss product recommendation (I recommend POH Percept NoWax Micro Thin Dental Floss. The video also includes a quick product review of Percept Micro Thin Dental Floss).

Enjoy!
Dr. Marvin

PS: Precept Floss is available in many stores and online. We also sell it in our web store: Purchase Percept Micro Thin Dental Floss.

PPS: The reason we sell this floss? It’s what I use at home, it’s what my employees use, and it’s what my patients use. It’s great floss! The black color allows you the see the plaque that’s removed and the wax-free surface helps it clean your teeth and gums better than waxed versions. It also has a slight tendency to fray, but not break, and the fraying actually provides an even better cleaning action. Check it out… you’ll never use another floss again!

Essentia Water Review: Great For You And Your Mouth

We all know the importance of hydrating our body with good old fashion water.  We know that our body is comprised of water.  We know that when our body runs out of water, we crave it.

However, with the multitude of waters out there, which one do you pick? And which are good for your mouth and gums?

Thousands of theories out there about what is best for your body.

Here’s my personal choice: Essentia.

I like water that is alkaline… A pH greater than 7.

Alkaline water helps you neutralize the acidity in your body.  Most professionals feel that an acidic body is less resistant to “bugs” that can cause you to get sick.  Drinking a certain water that balances out that acidic environment would be a plus.

Alkaline water is usually made by splitting the water molecules so that you have some H ions and some OH ions.  Water with more OH ions is alkaline.

There are in fact at home water ionizers that can do this process.

For right now, I’d rather purchase the alkaline bottled water even though there are some very legitimate reasons why you should not buy bottled water (waste and energy put into the manufacturing and deliver to name a few).

I’ve been drinking Essentia water (website) for a while and can feel some great results.  It is great tasting and the color of course is clear.  You can purchase these bottles at select food stores or you can get it from our website (buy Essentia Water).

What I like most about it is its taste and the results… it just makes me feel better.  My bowel movements are better and my teeth feel better.

Alkaline water is also believed to be a natural anti-oxidant… a point I firmly agree with.

Drinking and swishing your mouth can have some dental benefits, too.  Water has a cleansing effect inside the mouth.  It “washes” away debris, just like saliva. But because a lot of the germs in the mouth and the foods we eat are acidic, this Essentia water is great to counter act the acid and increase the pH inside the mouth.

I’ve always promoted staying away from as many acidic foods as possible and minimizing the frequency of meals.  For 20 minutes after you eat something (no matter how large the portion), you have an acid attack on your gums and enamel.

Want to know how to prevent cavities?  Keep the acidity low (or make the pH high) in your mouth.

So as I like alkaline water for its systemic effects, it is also good for the mouth… surely you’ll make your dentist and dental hygienist happy.

As far as negatives, the environmental problems is what really stands out. Bottled water takes a tremendous amount of energy and resources to produce and transport. It also can sit in plastic bottles for months before consumption. But despite the drawbacks, Essentia water is still preferable over almost all municipal water sources in the United States. The best alternative would be an ionizer installed in your home or place of work, but it requires a tremendous monetary investment. In the future, we will be installing an ionizer in our office for the benefit of our patients.

As a San Diego dentist, anything I can do to help my patients is definitely worth the investment.

To Your Health!
Dr. Marvin

PS: If you’d like to buy a bottle of Essentia water, many health food stores and some grocery stores carry it in multiple sizes. We carry the large size (about 1.5 Liters) on our website: Purchase Essentia Water.

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