Loosely adapted from the book “Let the Tooth Be Known” by Dawn Ewing, R.D.H., Ph. D., N. D. The “amalgam” fillings most people have in their teeth are a mixture of silver, copper, tin and zinc with an equal amount of mercury (up to 50 percent mercury). Fillings deteriorate over time, leaching the various metal […]
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The Fight for Mercury-Free Dentistry at the International Level
Negotiations continue as nations work to create a treaty on mercury Governments from around the world met in Nairobi, Kenya to negotiate an international treaty on mercury, sponsored by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). The content of the mercury treaty, which will be finalized and adopted by 2013, has a broad scope of concern […]
Oral-Electro GALVANISM: Super-Charged Fillings
Oral-Electro GALVANISM – Super charged fillings Loosely adapted from the ebook “Let the Tooth Be Known” by Dawn Ewing, R.D.H., Ph. D., N. D. You may be familiar with the term ‘galvanism’ in reference to batteries, defined as; the production of direct-current electricity from a chemical reaction, e.g. between dissimilar metals. But did you know […]
Healthy Gums Lead to Healthy Body
Most dentists recommend that you have your teeth checked and cleaned at least twice a year. One reason this is so important is that regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. In addition to regular checkups and routine cleanings, daily oral […]
Neurolgical Effects of Mercury
Isn’t science wonderful, and isn’t the human body amazing? That the growth of live, nerve tissue can be recorded for our observation is miraculous. On the same level of amazement is the discovery that mercury ions so dramatically interfere with this biological process. On an even more miraculous plane is the fact that the FDA […]
Florida Community Joins the Campaign to Stop Water Fluoridation
Despite a more than $600,000 investment in the process launched back in 2004, a decision made earlierthis week by Pinellas County Commission in Florida effectively put a stop to adding fluoride to its public drinking water, making it the largest urban county in Florida to discontinue the practice. Pinellas County joins a growing list of […]
Is Mercury Safe? You Decide
Amalgam is the single greatest dietary source of mercury. Only arsenic and lead are more toxic. Check out this preview of Robbert Gammal’s “Quecksilber” to learn more.
Are You Compatible with Your Dentistry?
How Compatible Are You With Your Teeth? Holistic dentistry has long been on the leading edge for recognizing the potential problems toxic materials used in the mouth can present to a person’s overall health. This comes from a clear understanding of how the immune system functions, and knowing that every person’s body reacts differently based […]