Holistic Dentistry NJ

If you have been diagnosed with mercury toxicity or you have been thinking about having your mercury (amalgam) fillings removed. You’ll find everything you need here to help you make the best decision for your individual health. Other Services: Mercury Toxicity Mercury Detoxification Natural Detoxification Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Natural Gum Disease Treatment Root Canal Alternative Osteomyelitis / Chronic Jaw Infection Holistic Pediatric Dentistry Whether you use us to remove your amalgam or not, be sure to review the section on Safe Amalgam Removal and make sure that your dentist follows this protocol.

The prevalence of pediatric tooth decay—sometimes, aggressive decay—is rising, even among children who have nutritious diets that are low in sugar. Research points toward systemic problems, caused by factors such as radiation exposure, hormonal abnormalities, reaction to foreign proteins in foods, and/or improper mineralization. There are specific patterns of tooth decay. The age of the patient is sometimes a factor in these patterns. Baby teeth vs. adult teeth. Anterior (front) vs. posterior (back) tooth patterns Contra-lateral tooth patterns. Decay clustering. Post-eruption susceptibility. When you enroll your child in a pediatric wellness program, the child benefits by: Getting a lifetime lesson about taking responsibility for his or her health. Learning good nutritional habits that contribute to systemic wellness, which greatly contributes to good oral health. Getting a head start on preventing dental disease. Our next article discusses the many benefits of...

Pediatric tooth decay is on the rise. Some research suggests that systemic causes—including radiation exposure, hormonal abnormalities, and foreign proteins in food—are to blame. Hypomineralization, caused mainly by a diet inadequate in minerals, increases a child’s susceptibility to decay. The systemic theory of decay suggests that other factors become relevant only after hypomineralization has begun. Tooth decay in children falls into distinct categories: Baby teeth versus adult teeth Anterior (front) vs. posterior (back) tooth patterns Contra-lateral tooth patterns Decay clustering Post-eruption susceptibility A pediatric dental wellness program helps your child to learn the lessons of proper health maintenance and nutritional habits that prevent dental disease. You can bring your child for his or her first dental exam after all the baby teeth are in—generally, between ages three and five. Our pediatric wellness program begins with a three-part, comprehensive ex...

When the element mercury accumulates to a high concentration in the body, it can lead to a variety of acute and chronic medical problems, including organ damage and compromise of major bodily systems. Because of the widespread usage of mercury in dental amalgam materials, many people are susceptible to mercury toxicity and its associated health issues. Dentists and toxicologists are divided over the extent of the danger posed by mercury amalgam fillings. Even those who agree that mercury amalgam is hazardous are further divided over whether the safer protocol is to remove them or to leave them untouched. Paradoxically, improper removal of old fillings can cause greater exposure to mercury. Dentists who focus on safe amalgam removal must receive specialized training in the practice; they also follow government guidelines for containment of mercury vapor during the procedure and disposal of mercury-containing materials afterward. Mercury toxicity is a health problem that...