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The subject of safe mercury removal has taken center stage in the midst of a dental amalgam ban in California. Many are considering having silver fillings removed, however, as Miami dentist Ted Herrmann warns, patients must educate themselves and choose a holistic dental professional who safely conducts such procedures.

Join Miami dentist Ted Herrmann in this look at how dental amalgam (silver fillings) poison the body. Dental amalgam contains high concentrations of mercury, causing vapor inhalation that...

Research that points to serious health problems associated with mercury fillings continues to accumulate, building tension among health professionals and patients nationwide.  Though the American Dental Association does not recommend having silver amalgam fillings removed, international authorities differ in opinion.  With the recent dental amalgam ban in Costa Mesas, California, Americans are revisiting the potential poisonous nature of traditional silver fillings.

It's nearly everywhere:  in our water, mouth rinses, and now toothpastes.  Fluoride has been the go-to chemical for cavity prevention for over 50 years.  Now, however, the Center for Disease Control warns that the chemical may be too prevalent.  Too much fluoride may lead to serious oral health problems including hidden caries and fluorosis.

Protein, antioxidants, healthy lipids-- what?! It can get confusing. No need to worry, join the Miami Dentist Blog for this recap of the healthiest foods of 2010 and take the first step towards a leaner and healthier you!

Gum disease may lead to heart disease! If you have bloody, swollen, or agitated gums, you must read this Miami Dentist Blog exclusive!

Yogis and holistic dentists have at least one thing in common.  Each concentrates on the big picture at hand... 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.

The teeth, particularly, may have a strong affect on the development of the disorder, making TMJ an area of special interest for holistic dentists.  This article is a basic overview of the disorder, its symptoms, and treatment options.