http://www.assureasmile.com News, Tips, and Articles about Miami Dentistry Fri, 17 May 2013 20:18:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/mercury-treaty-may-mean-the-end-of-toxic-dental-amalgam/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/mercury-treaty-may-mean-the-end-of-toxic-dental-amalgam/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 11:00:09 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1813 Dental amalgam made headlines in early March when the Dr. Oz Show performed a demonstration that very clearly illustrated the toxic nature of the outdated silver fillings. Broadcasted on national television, the demonstration showed that silver fillings could leak odorless, extremely toxic mercury vapor when brushed by a normal toothbrush. The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and holistic dentistry professionals are celebrating a new victory in the fight against toxic fillings, however. This year, more than 140 nations have signed into effect an international mercury treaty that lays the groundwork for an eventual “phasing out” of this dangerous material.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/mercury-treaty-may-mean-the-end-of-toxic-dental-amalgam/feed/ 0 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/fluoride-free-victory-israel-lifts-mandatory-water-fluoridation/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/fluoride-free-victory-israel-lifts-mandatory-water-fluoridation/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:41:33 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1748 The fluoride free movement continues to see unprecedented momentum in 2013 as Israel announces the phase-out of public water fluoridation requirements. First put into action in 2002, Israel’s fluoridation mandate formerly required all municipalities to treat public water with fluoride. That mandate will be lifted within a year, however, empowering Israeli municipalities to reduce exposure to the potentially toxic mineral by going fluoride free.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/fluoride-free-victory-israel-lifts-mandatory-water-fluoridation/feed/ 1 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/how-to-avoid-insecticides-in-fruits-and-vegetables/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/how-to-avoid-insecticides-in-fruits-and-vegetables/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:09:49 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1741 Fresh fruits and vegetables are more than just delicious. These colorful foods are packed with the vitamins, minerals, and water our bodies need to make us look, feel, and function at our best. Health professionals have traditionally recommended eating about 2-4 servings of fruit and 7-13 servings of vegetables each day, however, that recommendation has nearly doubled in recent years. As Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity make it more difficult for an estimated 1 in 133 Americans to eat certain wheat-based foods, a growing number of individuals are compensating by eating more fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, the use of insecticides and other genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can pose a serious threat to long term health.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/how-to-avoid-insecticides-in-fruits-and-vegetables/feed/ 0 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/minerals-and-trace-minerals-your-key-to-naturally-strong-teeth-and-gums/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/minerals-and-trace-minerals-your-key-to-naturally-strong-teeth-and-gums/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:00:46 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1731 Most patients are shocked to learn that up to 5% of their body weight is composed of minerals like calcium, phosphorous, and potassium (i). Along with vitamins and other nutrients, minerals are essential in helping us look and feel our absolute best. When we don’t get a healthy amount of minerals each day, it becomes increasingly difficult for our bodies to perform basic functions. Over time, mineral deficiency may lead to a variety of very serious health conditions including anemia, osteoporosis, thyroid dysfunction, tooth decay, and gum disease.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/minerals-and-trace-minerals-your-key-to-naturally-strong-teeth-and-gums/feed/ 1 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/fluoride-free-movement-sees-unprecedented-momentum-in-2013/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/fluoride-free-movement-sees-unprecedented-momentum-in-2013/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:00:03 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1722 The beginning of 2013 has been an eventful and progressive time for the fluoride-free water movement. As of March, at least 9 new communities have put an end to public water fluoridation. Elimination of these programs means an additional 372,626 Americans will be protected from the potentially toxic side effects of fluoride exposure, according to statistics gathered by the Fluoride Action Network.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/fluoride-free-movement-sees-unprecedented-momentum-in-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/wichita-paper-misleads-residents-says-harvard-fluoride-study-is-not-applicable/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/wichita-paper-misleads-residents-says-harvard-fluoride-study-is-not-applicable/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:00:20 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1710 Is adding fluoride to public drinking water a good thing? For many, the answer seems obvious: Yes. Television commercials, oral hygiene products, and even traditional dentists actively endorse fluoride as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay. Many are surprised to learn, however, that there is no clinical evidence to support such a claim. The tide is beginning to turn, and communities across America are putting an end to water fluoridation programs that are not only a danger to residents, but also an unnecessary cost to the municipality.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/wichita-paper-misleads-residents-says-harvard-fluoride-study-is-not-applicable/feed/ 0 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/should-i-take-fish-oil-supplements/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/should-i-take-fish-oil-supplements/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:22:24 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1700 As a rule of thumb, whole foods are the best source of nutrition. Every rule has an exception, however. When it comes to a balanced diet, fish oil is one nutrient that consumers may have no choice but to purchase in supplement form. This is because fish oil is essential in promoting holistic health and well being, yet the body does not naturally produce it. High quality fish oil supplements can also provide the optimal balance of essential oils (omega-3s and 6s), which is something that is lacking in most American diets.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/should-i-take-fish-oil-supplements/feed/ 0 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/is-there-aspartame-in-my-milk/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/is-there-aspartame-in-my-milk/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:05:38 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1694 Today, it’s easy to see if a beverage contains aspartame. In accordance with Federal law, beverages that contain the controversial artificial sweetener must explicitly disclose such information on the label. Soon, however, consumers may not be able to tell which dairy products contain aspartame, and which do not.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/is-there-aspartame-in-my-milk/feed/ 0 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/world-alliance-for-mercury-free-dentistry-celebrates-3rd-anniversary/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/world-alliance-for-mercury-free-dentistry-celebrates-3rd-anniversary/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:45:21 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1671 Assure A Smile congratulates the World Alliance for Mercury Free Dentistry on 3 years of progress toward achieving mercury-free dentistry worldwide! Founded in part by Consumers for Dental Choice, the Alliance has fought hard since 2010 for the phase-down and eventual ban on dental amalgam usage. Assure A Smile is a proud member of the Alliance, and we share the organization’s excited sense of accomplishment with this historical milestone. Together, we will continue to spread awareness for the toxicity of dental amalgam and the long-term damage it causes to the health of patients, dental professionals, and the environment.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/world-alliance-for-mercury-free-dentistry-celebrates-3rd-anniversary/feed/ 0 http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/are-mercury-fillings-safe/ http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/are-mercury-fillings-safe/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:00:18 +0000 Assure a Smile http://www.assureasmile.com/?p=1659 Groups like the American Medical Association and the FDA that advocate the use of mercury fillings, also known as silver fillings or amalgam, acknowledge that mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can cause neurological problems, but they still insist that it is safe to use as a tooth filling for cavities. These fillings release mercury vapor each time a person chews on them, causing the body to inhale and absorb this toxic vapor. Eighty percent of this vapor accumulates in the body’s tissues because the body is unable to effectively excrete it.]]> http://www.assureasmile.com/miami-dentist-blog/are-mercury-fillings-safe/feed/ 0