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Assure A Smile Raises Awareness for Children's Oral Health Needs
This February, Assure A Smile raises awareness for children's oral health needs. According to studies published by the Surgeon General, American children suffer from chronic tooth decay at alarming numbers, predisposing the nation's youth to serious health issues. In the short run, high rates of tooth decay can lead to gum disease, infection, and gingivitis. Long term, however, the bacteria that causes gum disease has been found to also cause heart disease and increase the risk of stroke.
Misconceptions About Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on making positive changes to the teeth and oral tissues. Unfortunately, patients sometimes see cosmetic dental procedures as unnatural, artificial, or unnecessary. An overwhelming amount of research suggests otherwise, indicating that cosmetic procedures can actually spur far-reaching improvements in holistic health. It's easy to see how cosmetic enhancements like bonds, dental implants, and orthodontics improve the structure, alignment, and physical health of the mouth. But studies also show cosmetic procedures help patients to live healthier and happier lives by providing less obvious improvements to mental and emotional well being.
A New Year, A New You: Free Health Guides from Assure A Smile
Assure a Smile kicks off the new year with a collection of health and wellness guides designed to help South Florida families eat well and feel great through 2014! All publications can be found under the Nutrition category of the Miami Dentist Blog. There, readers will find easy-to-follow guides on new health trends like the Paleo diet, digestive system health, detoxing, and much more.
Paleo Diet Christmas Recipes
No holiday season is complete without friends, family, and of course, great food! This December, Assure A Smile encourages Miami families to add a healthy twist to their holiday fun with these delicious Paleo Diet Christmas recipes. Eat well, feel great, and stay cheerful knowing that these recipes include foods that are known to promote a healthy life-long smile.
Save $1,000 on Invisalign This December
Our biggest Miami Invisalign sale of the year is back, offering families unbeatable savings on the revolutionary new invisible braces system! From now until December 31st, all new Invisalign patients receive $1,000 off full treatment. Bi-monthly check-ups are included, providing new patients with professional guidance and support while creating the smile of their dreams. Visit this article to learn more about our December Invisalign Special.
Minamata Treaty Promises Global Ban on Mercury Dental Fillings
Leaders from around the world have officially signed an agreement that will phase-out the use of mercury, an extremely hazardous neurotoxin that is still being used in a variety of production processes and medical products, including silver dental fillings. Named the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the treaty is a big victory for environmentalists, health professionals, and consumers worldwide as it lays the foundation needed to cease mercury use and ensure its ethical and safe disposal. Read more about the Minamata Treaty, and watch the video below to see representatives from the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) speak at this historical event.