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Fluoride

Fluoride is supposed to prevent cavities. But does it? Discover the answers.

Root Canals

Root Canals are supposed to “save” a tooth… but at what cost? Are you safe?.

Mercury

Mercury is extremely toxic… and commonly used in fillings. Protect yourself.

Cavitations

Did you know that an extracted tooth can cause long term systemic health issues? Find out more

X-Rays

Does your dentist pressure you into high doses of  radiation with costly X-Rays? Try a CBCT.

Crowns

Teeth are often restored using plastic (composite) or porcelain (ceramic) materials. However, when too much of a tooth’s structure has been worn away (by decay, a fracture, an injury, or large filling), a crown or “cap” may be needed. A crown may be needed to

• Restore a tooth when it is unable to support any type of filling
• Support other dental work
• Protect a weak tooth from fracturing or to restore a fractured tooth
• Cover badly-shaped or discolored teeth
• Replace missing teeth with the help of dental implants

A crown essentially covers 360 degrees of a tooth to restore it to its original natural shape and size. This permanent restoration fits over your original tooth to strengthen or improve the appearance of the tooth. The crown procedure can generally take two visits, however it really depends on a case-by-case basis.

To determine if your tooth needs a crown please visit our holistic dental office.

Mercury fillings- How they affect the body and why it’s important to have them removed

Mercury fillings aka Amalgam fillings, have been in the controversial spotlight of the Dental Industry for some time now. The main questions that have come into play-

1. What are the damaging effects of Mercury?
and
2. What is the best step I can take prevent toxicifation?

Although used for over 150 years, it has been found in recent studies that exposure from mercury dental fillings, also known as “silver” fillings and”amalgams”, is a life long threat. When a person chews, drinks,swallows and breathes, mercury released from dental fillings is absorbed by the lungs and the linings of the digestive system into the bloodstream. As they corrode, mercury fillings release ionized mercury into the saliva, tooth pulp,
and gum tissues leading to the digestive system and bloodstream.

It has been linked though several studies that over time this exposure can lead to mental illness, nervous tremors and loss of motor function. Over the long term, mercury poisoning will cause chronic conditions and shorten life .

What is your best option?

Detoxifying the teeth. Whether a person is receiving toxicity from a mercury buildup, or immune stimulation from an immune sensitized metal, the first step towards recovering health is to remove the metal sources. This especially includes the mercury and nickel, and possibly other metals found in dental restorations.

Safe removal of mercury fillings is an important consideration. Visit your San Diego Dentist today to discuss your treatment options.