Mercury Toxicity: Now Is The Perfect Time To Get Rid Of The Poison
June 30, 2008
If you’ve ever wanted the best time to have your metal fillings (aka amalgams or mercury fillings) removed, then today is a good day to start… because just a few weeks ago, the Food and Drug Administration changed their pitiful stance on the toxic substance.
Previously, the FDA and American Dental Association agreed that mercury toxicity from dental amalgam fillings were safe, despite known facts about the toxicity in humans. Debates over the safety of amalgam fillings have been staged for decades with many individuals, doctors and dentists included, rallying against the placement of these poisonous fillings.
However, the stubbornness of these large associations still insisted (until a few weeks ago) that it is unlawful for dentist and other medical providers to recommend removing mercury fillings for “health”reasons.
But, since being sued, the FDA has changed their view “slightly” on the topic and it shows on their website. We hope to see the ADA and state dental boards changing their stance.
What does this mean to you?
Well… now you can go to your dentist and have them removed without the dentist fearing litigation. You can have your amalgams removed for the purpose of health. Run a google search on mercury toxicity or visit
IAOMT International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology …
for more information.
This association actually has a protocol for removing amalgams safely. Unfortunately, about 99% of dentists don’t follow up but I’m optimistic they will in the near future with this ruling.
A couple features of the protocol involve a change in technique when removing amalgams… such as using a rubber dam and breaking the fillings in large chunks. You should also have a mercury vapor ionizer because it has shown that the most mercury is removed during placement and removal of the filling.
Because of this recently news, I’m going to dig deeper into the subject and determine what I can do to help my patients to safely remove the mercury fillings. I may also write a report about it… we’ll see. It depends on how much time I have in the coming weeks. If you want to be notified, just sign up for my newsletter.
Dr. Marvin
Free Dentist-Finder Report
June 8, 2008
Believe me… I know how hard it is to find a dentist… not just a regular dentist, but one you can trust.
I’ve gone ahead and wrote down the 5 biggest mistakes people make when choosing a dentist.
I hope you enjoy reading it.
Hypnosis And Dental Pain - Get Your Dental Work Done Without Needles
June 3, 2008
It sounds great. Imagine getting your rotten tooth taken out without getting injected or having that “fat lip” feeling. Well it may be a common occurrence.
An article (Click Here for the article.) explained how the procedure went. A man who couldn’t afford to get his teeth pulled joined a study where they hypnotize you before getting your teeth done… like mind over matter (or molars).
Many people in the hypnosis field know that the power of the brain is still yet untouched. Our brain can control a lot of systems in our body including pain. In this case, a hypnotist will help the dental patient picture a pain dial where he has complete control over the dental pain. As the pain increases, he simply dials it down with thoughts. On a scale of one to ten, he was able to maintain the pain at a 1. Even when he felt it going to a 2, he “turned it down.”
That’s quite remarkable and believable. I personally feel that this type of pain control can be achieved but the article does caution that it doesn’t work for everyone.
I’m currently not aware of anyone who is doing this here in the states but I am willing to give it a try. If you are a hypnotist and are willing to try something out, let me know by emailing me or commenting on this blog.
Dr. Marvin
Oral Hygiene Tips While Traveling This Summer
June 2, 2008
Surprisingly, we took our summer vacation early this year. This time… we had a whole week with disney on a Mexican Riviera cruise. It was tons of fun…. especially for our tummies. Being that we ate twice as much as we could, I did wonder what was going on inside my mouth at the time…. more food = more sugar = more acid = more dental problems when you get back home.
So I’ve compiled a checklist for you to take with you with regards to your summer trip.
- Don’t forget your toothbrush. I know some places have toothbrushes for you but they’re so low quality. Be sure to bring you “everyday” soft toothbrush with you. I like to cover the head of the brush with this neat cover which contains anti-bacterial herbs in it. The brand is Dr. Tungs and they come in pairs.
- Floss. Just because you’re on vacation does not mean you can take a vacation away from flossing… because the bacteria don’t care! Bring unwaxed floss with you. If you don’t already floss, then a vacation may be a good time to pick up that habit.
- Toothpaste. Get the small sample tubes that you get from dentist. That way you don’t have to “donate” it at the TSA line.
- Mouthwash. Don’t forget the germs in your mouth. Use an alcohol-free rinse that does more than mask the bad breath… but actually kills the odor-causing bugs and sulfur gases on contact (i.e. something that contains stabilized chlorine dioxide). Click here for my recommendation.
- A Tongue Scraper. When I go out of town, my diet changes… I end up eating more appetizers and more desserts, which means more gunk on my tongue. You’re wrong if you think your toothbrush will do the trick. Our studies show that brushing your tongue with a toothbrush will only get 50% of what a good tongue scraper will do. I like a very specific kind of scraper…. click here for my recommendation.
That’s pretty much all you need to bring with you (which is pretty much everything you use at home). I know it is a lot but the chances of getting a quick onset of gum disease, bad breath, or toothache are high when you least expect it (like when you are on vacation!)
If you want more info about a system I use to clean my own teeth, check it out here…. http://www.3minsmile.com