As more research is completed, the correlation between excellent oral health and overall good health is becoming more understood and deemed critically important. That is why many patients are seeking a holistic dentist so they can achieve the advantages obtained from a provider who will...
Years ago, patients who needed to have cavities filled were fitted with amalgam fillings that contained mercury in addition to other metals. As the years pass, these patients may become dissatisfied with the noticeable dark fillings in their mouth. Some may be concerned about potential adverse...
Medical and dental sciences have recently realized the importance of the relationship between the oral cavity and the rest of the body. It is a proven fact, when the body is healthy, the oral cavity is generally healthy. When the body is unhealthy, or the...
Traditionally, cavities have been filled with amalgam, a mixture of metals that includes mercury. In recent years, however, fillings that contain mercury have become increasingly controversial. Mercury can have toxic effects, potentially causing neurological problems. Scientists have theorized that the mercury found in fillings can...