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There have been major technological advances in dentistry over the past several decades when it comes to preventative care. I believe that the introduction of electric toothbrushes alone has helped prevent gingivitis and cavities in a countless number of people. However, there is much debate on whether an electric toothbrush is better than a manuel toothbrush.
My Biological and Technology-filled dental office believes that the electric toothbrush is a “tool” to use to remove plaque, stain, and food debris. The electric toothbrush that we recommend and offer in our Riverside dental office is the Sonicare. The electric toothbrush stimulates the gum tissue and vibrates off the plaque and debris from in and around the teeth. Lastly, the Sonicare also helps to remove surface stains from coffee, tea, and wine.
Recent research has shown that biofilm which is on the tooth structure even after toothbrushing, stimulates the inflammatory response leading to gingivitis. Sonicare has compared the effectiveness of their toothbrush against biofilm against other toothbrushes. It so far, has proven to be most effective in the disruption and removal of biofilm.
On a side note; the majority of our patients’ use the Sonicare toothbrush and give daily testimonials on how it has changed the the health of their mouth for the better. Our advanced Technology Dental office is dedicated to the health and well-being of our patients and strive to offer the latest in dental technology. Please call our office located in Riverside, California at(951)686-3666.
As a Biological and Cosmetic dentist, I prefer to conserve as much tooth as possible during any treatment of tooth decay. I have been successfully treating the early stages of tooth decay without removing any tooth structure. Traditionally, dentists have been taught to try preventative measures i.e. fluoride then “watch and wait.” This way of thinking is now not the standard in treating tooth decay. Rather, an innovative material has been created to treat early tooth decay.
Icon material is the first product to treat small and early tooth decay along with white spot lesions. Icon offers an option for my Biological dental office in treating early tooth decay. We now recommend treating the early signs of tooth decay as opposed to the old school way “watch and wait.” Icon prevents the cavity lesion from growing in size and increases the life expectancy of the tooth. Also, when treating white tooth lesions, Icon helps to better blend the white spot lesion with the color of the enamel. Icon can treat cavity lesions detected in-between the teeth or on the cheek side of the teeth.
Please contact my Southern California Biological dental office treating early tooth decay with Icon material at (951)686-3666.
As my previous blog posted how MSG is hidden in our processed foods and drinks, I would like this blog to reveal the foods that have the most MSG present. Please remember that these foods and drinks are mass produced. Also remember that reading the ingredient list on all packaged food will help to keep you and your family protected from food additives.
Here is a quick list of popular foods containing MSG to avoid, along with a link to a very informative website regarding the truth of MSG.
Some Foods to Avoid:
Chicken in any restaurant
Sausage
Ranch dressing
Gravy
Soy Sauce
Dipping Sauces
Flavored Chips
Flavored French Fries
Canned Food
Canned Soups
*there are many more foods/drinks to avoid in regards to exposure to MSG. Please review http://www.msgtruth.org to learn which fast food restaurant foods to avoid in regards to MSG.
As a Southern California Biological Mercury Safe Removal Dentist, my focus is also on the health and well-being of my patients. Please contact my California Biological Dental office to maintain or restore the health of your chewing system (951)686-3666.
As a dentist that is focused on total body health, I wanted to discuss research that is hot off of the press regarding the food additive MSG. As a member of the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology), I receive many articles that address controversy with the FDA approval of food additives and medicaments and their affects on our health. A recent article I received was in regards to the food additive MSG which I found quite alarming.
Alarmingly, MSG (monosodium glutamate) has been deemed by the FDA as safe. However, when diving through research articles and materials on the dangers of MSG, I wonder why the FDA still allows this food additive. In further research, I discovered that most food companies have now schematically replaced MSG with similar additives that are just as dangerous due to its negative press. So, as Americans are becoming more health conscious, the food companies are becoming more devious.
MSG and its counterparts; glutamate, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and free glutamic acid are added to processed food because when broken down by the body; the brain is stimulated and left wanting more. Simply, adding one of these to food tricks the body and creates processed food addiction. The majority of fast food restaurants incorporate this into their food. Unfortunately, employees working for these fast food chains as well as other popular restaurant chains do not know the ingredients of their food. Research is now showing that MSG/Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein/Glutamate is injected into fast food and chain restaurants chicken along with many of their sauces and seasonings. It used to be that Chinese restaurants solely used MSG but know it is mainstream and causing many health issues. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein and glutamate are placed also in our “snack foods”. Our children are ingesting these harmful additives in high quantities due to product labeling successfully misguiding the consumer. My recommendation, eat fresh fruits, vegetables, beef, chicken etc. Eat out less or know what foods are safe to eat when dining out at a restaurant. Finally, do your research regarding products which you and your family consume regularly.
My Biological and Cosmetic Dental Wellness office is committed to health and dental wellness. Please contact our dental office to take care of your dental needs (951)686-3666.
My previous blogs from last month dove into the in’s and out’s of amalgam mercury fillings. As the last blog showed, amalgam mercury fillings are the number one cause of mercury toxicity in the body followed by eating contaminated fish and drinking contaminated water. Mercury itself is not an element that is useful to our body which is why it accumulates over time in the tissues of our body. The over abundance of mercury in our system places us at a serious risk for illness. Mercury accumulates mainly in the kidney, brain, liver, and hair.
IAOMT Smoking Tooth Video
The symptoms of mercury poisoning vary from person to person and can easily be misdiagnosed by physicians as other ailments. These symptoms are: abdominal pain, nausea, excessive salivation, poor coordination, weight loss with loss of appetite, kidney disease, tremors, depression, memory loss including dementia, lethargy, inflammation of the gums, and weak immune system.
The uniqueness regarding mercury toxicity is that it does not have just one symptom, therefore the only way to tell if you have a dangerous level of mercury in your system is to be tested. There are several ways to test for mercury metal toxicity. They are; hair mineral analysis, blood and urine test and mineral imbalance test. Of these tests, the hair mineral analysis is the most accurate heavy metal test. Hair contains 1000-times more minerals than any other tissue in the body. This test will allow you to learn if you have any other heavy metal toxicity such as; lead, arsenic, aluminum, barium, and nickel. However, there are many conflicting reports on which method is most accurate. Some articles show that the blood and urine testing for metals is only partially accurate, as the metals are quickly absorbed into the body’s tissue. All articles agree that metal testing can be challenging as tests are easily contaminated and methods of preparation and collection vary at laboratories.
In closing my series on the dangers of metal mercury, I think it is extremely important for you the reader to know that my Biological Dental office safely removes mercury metal fillings. We have a mercury particle and vapor vacuum which prevents patients along with our dental team from inhaling mercury vapor. Please call my Riverside, California Biological Dental office to remove your metal mercury fillings and restore your health at (951)686-3666.