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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Holistic dentistry is a field that emphasizes alternative approaches to dental care that take into consideration the dental health of the patient involved and the overall effect of this on the whole body. There is also a body that was formed on this called Holistic Dental Association that provides guidance to holistic practitioners and other alternative dentistry. The body also informs the public on the benefits of going for holistic dentistry for their overall health and well-being.
Holistic Dentistry and Health Care
Holistic dentistry practitioners have the very same educational background and license as traditional dentists. Holistic practitioners exceed traditional realms of thought by also learning of more general physical and mental fields of health. This may include a diversity of subjects ranging from general nutrition to basic psychology. An extended body of knowledge makes holistic dentists cognizant of the “big picture” of health. Practitioners understand that a cavity does not merely need filled; rather, the underlying cause of the cavity must be found and alleviated to prevent future decay from occurring.
In this way, holistic practitioners have a view of contemporary dentistry that is refined by larger principles of physical and mental wellness. A few noteworthy differences include the following:
Amalgam fillings
Holistic dentistry is strongly against the use of amalgam as a material in dental fillings as this is known to contain mercury and some other potentially toxic materials. Although the mercury is enclosed into the filling, it is found that mercury vapor escapes and this is then absorbed into the body. This is mostly the case when consuming hot foods and this increases due to the friction involved in chewing.
The mercury released then accumulates in some organs and this can also find its way into the maternal milk of a lactating mother. The accumulated levels will be low at first but these will increase with time and this eventually leads to some health problems more so when the immune system is compromised. Some of these health problems include:
1) Decreased kidney function
2) Increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria present in the intestines
3) Muscle aches and dizziness among others
Root canal therapy
Inside a tooth is a dental pulp and this contains the nerves, veins, arteries and lymph vessels. This is a very major part of the tooth and when it is injured, the body tries to repair it but failure for the pulp to heal will see it die. This can happen if your tooth is fractured or if it has a deep cavity as this will expose the pulp to the bacteria found in the saliva. Root canal therapy is used to remove the affected nerve and the pulp from the tooth through drilling.
Holistic dentistry argues that after drilling out the affected nerves, there are some microscopic tubules that are left and these are impossible to fill. The bacterial in these tubules therefore continue to survive after the root canal therapy and they can escape from the tooth to other parts of the body where they can cause infections. This is why holistic dentistry recommends tooth extraction as an alternative to canal treatment.
Fluoride and fluoridation
Many toothpaste companies will advertise about the wondrous health benefits of fluoride in their toothpaste but holistic dentists are very much against this. They argue that there are no studies supporting this and also say that fluoride is a toxic substance that can cause harm to the body.
Generally, there are other dental practices that holistic dentistry is against and all these are meant for the general body health of the human being. One should also understand that the condition of your teeth and gums greatly affects your body health. Ensure that you have regular dental exams, brush and floss at least twice every day more so after meals.
Learn More About Holistic Dentistry with Assure a Smile
Assure a Smile encourages Miami and South Florida residents to make an appointment online or schedule an appointment over the phone at 305-274-0047. We welcome new patients and offer a New Patient Cleaning Special to those who schedule online! Visit the holistic professionals at Assure a Smile, and see firsthand the difference between holistic and traditional dentistry.
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Saturday, February 5th, 2011
Yogis and holistic dentists have at least one thing in common. Each concentrates on the big picture at hand. For Yogis, this includes using stretches and breathing techniques to unveil the connection between the mental and the physical. In the same way, holistic dentistry seeks to connect oral conditions with the overall health of a patient’s body systems. Both practices seek to understand cause and effect relationships and recognize that the genuine change—be it mental or physical—requires more than mere reactionary quick fixes.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Yoga has split into several unique sects of ideologies over the years. Each has a common ancestry, however, having been born in ancient India. References to yoga poses and practice have been discovered on tapestries dated as early as 1700 BC. Despite its revolution into so many different styles, most yoga practice still has a common goal: to unite the mind and body as one.
The mind-body connection is at the root of yoga practice. Yogis, avid yoga practitioners, believe that uniting the mind and body is the key to overall spiritual wellness. In this way, yoga seeks to combine the tangible body with the mysterious and intangible mind.
Modern medicine supports this seemingly strange idea that our minds have a profound affect over our bodies. Researchers at the University of Illinois, for example, write of a link between high levels of stress and the immune system. Their research indicates that as physical stress increases, the ability of the immune system to function decreases (i). Mental stress, it seems, has the ability to affect physical change.
Holistic Dentistry: Mouth/ Body Connection
Holistic dentistry shares a common ground with yoga. Yoga sees the mind as an integral part of overall health, with mental problems being manifested through the body. By the same token, holistic dentistry sees the overall health of the patient as being intricately linked to both their mental and physical wellness. A stressed and anxiety-prone patient, for example, may exhibit stress fractures, poor diet, and a corresponding predisposition to tooth decay. While traditional dentists view a patient with these symptoms as an individual who needs a filling or two, holistic dentists see something different. They see a patient who needs help with stress management, eating well, and oral hygiene education.
Think ‘Holistic,’ and Achieve Overall Wellness
Of course, just because you enjoy yoga does not mean you will enjoy visiting a holistic dentist. There is a significant overlap in ideology, however, so you may want to consider it! At Assure a Smile, we refer to our approach to dentistry as people dentistry. The professionals at Assure a Smile are primarily concerned with the overall wellness of the patient, just as Yogis are concerned with the overall well being of their mental and physical bodies.
(i) http://www.econ.uiuc.edu/~hanko/Bio/stress.html
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Dental amalgam is the proper term to refer to the silver material that is used in dental procedures like fillings. This material is actually a combination of mercury and at least one other metal, like tin. Invented in France in the early 1800s, dental amalgam has remained a popular filling agent because of its strength. However, experts at the World Health Organization have made a clear assertion: Mercury from dental amalgam feeds more mercury into a person’s body system than any other source combined, prompting many to seek safe amalgam removal.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
We know that arsenic is a powerful poison, used for years by farmers as a toxin to kill insects, bacteria, and fungi. We think of lead as a toxic poison as well, remembering the massive recall of nearly 1 million Mattel toys that were allegedly tainted with lead-rich paints. There is a delicate balance to achieve when dealing with poisons and consumers. In the case of arsenic, very low concentrations can prove helpful, killing only insects while helping to grow healthy crops. In the case of Mattel, however, a massive recall was necessary because the concentration of lead was far too great. Dental amalgam falls in the latter category; dental professionals from around the world agree that amalgams contain high concentrations of mercury that inevitably finds its way into your body tissue (i).
Mercury Absorption from Dental Amalgam
Mercury is an extremely toxic poison that can kill when ingested in large amounts. Alarmingly, the dental amalgam used in silver fillings may be composed of up to 60% mercury or more. With this in mind, Dr. Gary Null and Dr. Martin Feidman of New York set out to test mercury absorption with relation to dental amalgams. Their results were astonishing: the mercury from silver fillings is ingested at a rate of 10-50 times the level deemed “safe” by the U.S. Public Health Service (ii). Variance in absorption is due to individual filling composition and the personal habits of the patient. However, their study clearly reflects the dangerous nature of silver fillings.
Safe Amalgam Removal
Many patients are turning to safe amalgam removal to ride themselves of their highly toxic silver fillings. For South Florida residents, choosing a Miami dentist to have your silver fillings removed requires due diligence. Ensure the dental professional you seek takes the proper precautions when removing fillings. For example, dental dams are necessary to cover the oral cavity and prevent inhalation of amalgam fragments and mercury vapor. Assure a Smile is one of South Florida’s leading holistic dentistry practices that specializes in safe mercury removal. To learn more, please contact Assure a Smile today!
(i) http://www.yourhealthbase.com/amalgams.html
(ii) See above.
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Thursday, January 20th, 2011
The Miami Dentist Blog has covered heavy metal toxins before. These metallic chemicals are everywhere, and we ingest them more frequently then we think. To make matters worse, heavy metals accumulate in the body. Over time, this accumulation may lead to serious health conditions.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Holistic dentistry is thought of as people dentistry. The idea that a patient is a complex, interconnected puzzle is at the very core of the holistic approach to dentistry. Not surprising, this approach involves an assessment of the nutrients an individual ingests. The things we eat have a profound impact on the overall wellness of our bodies, an impact that extends far beyond the teeth and gums.
It is important to remain attentive to the foods we eat. Unfortunately, heavy metal toxins are abundant in the water and processed foods we consume most often. This is bad: heavy metals are being linked to serious illness. With increased exposure to heavy metals comes an increased risk of developing lung cancer, impaired respiratory system, anemia, liver damage, and stomach or intestinal irritation (i).
Holistic Dentistry Guide to Heavy Metals
The first step in limiting exposure to heavy metals is to know what they are and where they come from. Three of the most common heavy metals include aluminum, lead, and mercury. Assure a Smile has posted this quick reference guide to help you identify these metals in their most common forms (ii):
Aluminum
Aluminum is a chemical element of the Earth’s crust. It is most recognizable in the kitchen; sold in rolls, aluminum foil is often used to cover food before refrigeration. The material is also common in sporting goods like baseball bats and golf clubs. However, this metal is also prevalent in a number of consumable goods including antiperspirants, milk, table salt, seasonings, American cheese, and bleached flour.
Lead
Lead is another one of the Earth’s natural elements. This material is used in building construction, weights, and lead-acid batteries. This metal is extremely dangerous and has been linked with nervous system and brain disorders. What many people will find surprising, however, is how many sources of lead there are in our environment: car exhaust, lead based paint, canned fruits and juices, and even toothpastes.
Mercury
Mercury is one of the most toxic materials of which we know. Increased exposure to this material may cause serious illness as well as nervous system defects in developing babies. Of great concern to holistic dentists is the use of mercury in dental amalgams. Dental amalgam, or silver fillings, may be as much as 60% mercury. Safe amalgam removal is highly recommended for patients who have this dangerous chemical in their teeth.
Once identified, these common sources of heavy metals can be avoided. Limiting exposure to unfiltered drinking water, food seasonings, canned foods, and lead paint is the only way to safeguard against the development of serious illness. Dental amalgam removal is further advised by holistic dentists to rid patients of a major source of heavy metal exposure, limiting long term health risk.
(i) http://www.tip2000.com/health/waterpollution.asp
(ii) Junger, Alejandro. “Appendix.” Clean. New York: HarperCollins, 2011. 292-93. Print.
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Miami dentist Ted Herrmann often asks patients: Are your gums putting your heart at risk? Not surprisingly, this question is often answered with confused looks and shoulder shrugs. Not many Miami dental professionals are asking their patients this question, despite growing research that points to a serious connection between gum disease and heart disease.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Holistic dentistry focuses on the ways in which the pieces of our body are connected. From large organ systems to microscopic cells, holistic dentistry uses knowledge of these connections to develop a more complete understanding of both dentistry and overall health. The idea is simple: the better our understanding of the human body, the better we can take care of ourselves and prevent future problems. This leads to a greater degree of patient education, an area where Assure a Smile differs from other Miami dental practices. Our staff is comprised of holistic health professionals who identify patient problems along with their causal factors.
One of the most prevalent conditions among adults is gum disease, or gingivitis. This condition affects an estimated 1 in 2 American adults, often going unnoticed and undiagnosed for many years. This is alarming, as the American Association for the Advancement of Science has recently linked gum disease with heart disease. University of Minnesota Professor Mark Herzberg presented these findings at the 150th meeting of the AAAS as a follow up to several studies conducted throughout the 1990s that suggested a link between the two diseases. “Now we show a potential biological reason,” Professor Helzberg told the Association, referencing a common denominator for the two conditions: bacteria.
In recent studies involving laboratory rabbits, the same bacteria that causes gum disease was shown to also cause inflammation in the arteries of test subjects. In other words, the same bacteria that infects the gums and leads to gingivitis may in time travel the bloodstream and cause swelling in the heart and arteries. This leads to the build up of plaque, swelling, and eventually coronary heart disease.
The question for dentists in Miami, then, is how can this be prevented? Holistic dental professionals know to look at the cause of the problem: bacteria. Children and adults alike must brush and floss regularly to remove plaque and bacteria from the teeth and gum line to prevent infection. Preventing infection is the primary way to promote sound oral hygiene, as well as significantly decrease the chances of developing heart disease in the future.
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Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Whether new to Miami or simply in search of a new health care professional, you may notice an increasing number of doctors, dentists, and other specialists who claim to be holistic. Like many, you may be confused as to how holistic health professionals differ from traditional ones, and you may be wondering if a holistic professional is right for you.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
To understand holistic medicine, and holistic dentistry in particular, we must first look at the origin of the word itself. Holistic comes from the Greek word holism, a term that means total, whole, and entire.
Holistic dentistry, like other holistic practices, looks at an individual as if they were a puzzle. Like a puzzle, patients are an intricate system of different pieces that are interconnected, each one affecting the next.
This also reflects the idea that a single system, like a human being, is more than the sum of several individual parts. Holistic medicine uses this concept when treating patients. For holistic dentists this idea means looking at much more than simply the teeth and gums. At Assure a Smile, we like to think of holistic dentistry as being people dentistry; an examination of the entire patient.
Dental cleanings for example, begin with a full TMJ scan to better understand the entire head, neck, and jaw area of a new patient. This is important because a patient may experience pain or discomfort in their mouth that is actually caused by a problem located outside of their mouth. These problems are often overlooked by traditional dental cleanings that do not inspect the head, neck, and jaw. Patients are often referred to other specialists as a result, prolonging diagnoses of the problem.
Holistic dentistry also seeks to preserve teeth in the most natural state possible. Excessive drilling, grinding, and tooth removal are avoided and typically reserved as a measure of last resort. Instead, non-invasive procedures are used to straighten, strengthen, and enhance oral health.
Perio protect is one such system Assure a Smile recommends to patients with gum disease. Invisalign clear braces are another non-invasive treatment Assure a Smile offers, specifically to patients who wish to realign their teeth for both aesthetic and hygienic reasons. These treatments are safe relative to other traditional chemical and invasive treatments, respectively, helping to preserve long term oral health.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
When it comes to mercury and your body, each major organ system is at risk. The heart and cardiac system, however, are particularly susceptible to poisoning from mercury.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Once the toxicity of mercury enters the bloodstream, it races through the blood and to each major organ. The damage that inhaled mercury can cause is permanent and deadly, however, it can be avoided altogether. Consulting a dentist about safe mercury filling removal is the best way to avoid developing extremely harmful health conditions.
Methyl mercury in Dental Amalgam
Dental amalgam is composed of silver, tin, and most noteworthy mercury. It is important to realize that the mercury content of an amalgam (silver) filling is proportional to the amount of amalgam using in the filling. In other words, larger fillings contain larger amounts of mercury. Once in the mouth, the mercury is exposed to a good deal of pressure and heat. The natural chewing motion of a person’s jaws, combined with anxious jaw clenching and teeth grinding, exert pressure on silver fillings. When combined with the warmth of the human body and the oral cavity, this pressure gradually vaporizes the mercury content of amalgam fillings. As the mercury is vaporized, it is intermittently inhaled at dangerous concentrations.
Mercury Exposure and the Cardiac System
As amalgams emit mercury vapor, it passes into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the poisonous substance races throughout the body. Once reaching the head, the mercury passes through the brain-blood barrier and collects in the brain, causing long term damage to the central nervous system (i). Recent studies show that subjects with amalgam fillings also show “markedly higher blood pressure, lower hemoglobin levels, and lower percentages of red blood cells,” (ii).
Safe Mercury Filling Removal
The only way to prevent mercury from damaging the circulatory system, and other vital organs, is to limit exposure to it. Safe mercury filling removal can rid the mouth of toxic amalgam fillings, thereby reducing the rate at which you are exposed to intense mercury vapor inhalation. As a Miami dentist, I cannot understate the importance of replacing silver fillings with white fillings. For more information on these procedures, please contact Assure a Smile today.
(i) http://tuberose.com/Mercury_and_the_Heart.html
(ii) see above.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
A staggering 34% of adults in the United States report having experienced a Urinary Tract Infection. Recent studies, however, indicate that the culprit may be mercury poisoning.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann
While urinary tract infection, or UTI, remain prevalent among young adults over 20 years of age, new studies indicate that this statistic may be inflated. First, let’s examine the symptoms of UTIs before exploring the benefits of amalgam (silver) filling removal:
Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
The physicians behind Emedicinehealth.com define a UTI as an infection affecting any of the areas urine travels through as it leaves the body (i). These areas include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Common UTI symptoms include the following:
- Dysuria, experiencing pain or a burning sensation while urinating
- Inflammation and irritation of the urethra and bladder
- Frequent urination
- Experiencing the sensation of being unable to hold urine
- Experiencing the sensation of being unable to urinate easily
- Cloudy or bloody urine
- Lower abdominal pain
- Vomiting or nausea
- Fairly high fever
- Experiencing involuntary shaking or chills
MERCURY POISONING IN DISGUISE
While the frequency of UTIs is very real, especially among American adults, the symptoms mirror those of a urinary system that has been poisoned by mercury. Dr. J. Trowbridge, author of The Yeast Syndrome, is on the forefront of researching the possible correlation between UTIs and mercury poison. In his book, he states that several doctors report that 98% of patients with chronic UTI also exhibit high levels of mercury toxicity. This alarmingly high percentage of UTI patients begs the question: do these individuals have a UTI, or are they experiencing similar symptoms that are brought about by mercury poisoning?
MERCURY AND HEALTH
As a Miami dentist and certified nutritionist, I can say that no amount of mercury is safe. The only way to avoid mercury poisoning is to reduce your exposure to it. The professionals at Assure a Smile offer holistic health care services including amalgam filling removal for patients with old, amalgam (silver) fillings . Replacing silver fillings with a composite, or white, filling can greatly reduce your risk of developing serious health problems.
(i) http://www.emedicinehealth.com/urinary_tract_infections/page3_em.htm#Urinary%20Tract%20Infection%20Symptoms
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Could you be inhaling poisonous vapor? If you have amalgam (silver) fillings, you most likely are.
COMMENTS BY DR. TED HERRMANN:
We know that mercury is the most toxic non-radioactive chemical on Earth (i). We know that this chemical vaporizes under pressure and heat. We also know that, when vaporized, this chemical is tasteless, odorless, and easily inhaled without notice. Why, then, does it make sense to have such a chemical in your mouth?
The human mouth is naturally one of the warmest regions of the body. Used for chewing and breaking down food, the mouth also has the ability to clench and exert pressure on its teeth. The natural warmth of the mouth, combined with the pressure its jaws can force onto teeth, make teeth one of the worst places to put a toxic chemical like mercury. Chewing, unconscious jaw clentching, and nighttime teeth grinding all contribute to the health hazards of amalgam (silver) fillings.
Cavities and Mercury Fillings
To better understand the dangers of silver fillings, let’s examine how fillings work. When you have a cavity, your dentist will remove the plaque and bacteria from your tooth. Depending on the amount of plaque and the extent to which it has damaged your tooth, this process will leave a hole in the enamel of the tooth. A solution of metal is then prepared, consisting of 50-60% mercury and varying levels of silver and tin. This solution is called amalgam. The mercury rich amalgam is then shoved into the hole in your tooth.
Contrary to popular belief, this filling is not bound directly to the tooth. Instead, it is forcefully stuffed into the cavity until the entire space is filled. The cavity is sealed as the filling corrodes naturally over time. This corrosion process, however, creates problems down the road.
Mercury Toxicity and the Mouth
The corrosion process that seals a silver filling into a tooth never stops. The continual corrosion of the filling eventually creates micro fractures along the surfaces of the tooth. Over time, these fractures accumulate and eventually crack the tooth. In some cases these fractures may lead to the tooth being broken altogether. As this happens, amalgam fillings are exposed to two very bad forces: pressure from natural chewing, and heat from the mouth. The combination of pressure and heat vaporizes the mercury content of the filling, creating an odorless, tasteless, highly toxic gas. Since the gas emits from a filling in a tooth, it is easily inhaled at levels 10-50 times the level considered safe by the U.S. Public Health Service (ii).
As a Miami dentist and holistic wellness professional, I cannot understate the harmful effects that mercury can induce. Simply put, no amount of mercury is safe. A proposition in California, enacted in 1994, requires dental professionals that the use of silver fillings “causes birth defects and other problems”(iii). Assure a Smile Miami Dentistry offers safe mercury removal to help patients replace silver fillings with much safer composite, or white, fillings. Contact our holistic dentists to learn more about safely removing and replacing silver fillings.
(i) http://www.dreddyclinic.com/dangers_of_toxic_metals.htm
(ii) http://www.yourhealthbase.com/amalgams.html
(iii) http://www.dreddyclinic.com/detox_tips_10.htm
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
What’s more toxic than lead, cadmium and arsenic? I’ll give you a hint: it might just be in your mouth…
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Mercury is more toxic than lead, cadmium, and arsenic. What many people are unaware of, however, is just how close they come to it each day. In truth, if you have a traditional silver filling in any of your teeth, you have a little bit of mercury there too.
Amalgam fillings, common before the use of white fillings, are 50% mercury. Larger fillings may even contain as much mercury as a thermometer. This chemical vaporizes easily at room temperature, turning into a odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas. As a result, those with traditional amalgam fillings may continuously inhale mercury vapor, without even knowing it. This is extremely alarming, as research from around the world indicates that mercury inhalation poses severe health risks.
Scientists at the University of Milan assert that many studies have confirmed that mercury from amalgam fillings does enter human tissue after being used to fill a cavity (i). They go on to say that the amount of mercury that enters the brain, thyroid, kidney, and pituitary gland is proportional to the number of silver fillings a person has. In other words, the more amalgam fillings you have, the more odorless mercury vapor you inhale.
Not just Italians worry about the mercury content of fillings, either. The World Health Organization has concluded that traditional amalgam dental fillings contribute more mercury to a person’s body than all other sources combined. But is there a health risk?
In fact, mercury is a poison. This poison can adversely affect many bodily processes including the urinary, cardiac, respiratory, immune, and digestive systems. Dr. Gary Null and Dr. Martin Feldman of New York published a report that offers irrefutable evidence that mercury from traditional silver fillings is absorbed by the human body at a rate of 10-50 times the safe limit set by the U.S. Public Health Service (ii). The evidence paints a very clear picture:
Mercury is poisonous, abundant in amalgam fillings, and absorbed by the human body at a tremendously high rate.
As a holistic dentistry practice, Assure a Smile offers safe mercury filling removal. Mercury-free, white composite fillings are used to treat cavities and conduct general procedures. Contact Assure a Smile to speak with a Miami dentist about safely removing your mercury fillings.
(i) http://www.yourhealthbase.com/amalgams.html
(ii) see above.
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