Proper gum care starts at an early age. Eating well, brushing, and flossing are all habits we’re smart to learn at a young age. Sometimes, though, poor hygiene gets the better of us. After some time, the accumulation of plaque can breed gum disease. Have you noticed sharp pains in your gums? This could be a sign that you need to see a Miami dentist soon.
The 60 degree chill may have come to rest over Miami, but warmth still burns as Valentine’s Day approaches. February 14th is just around the corner; this year, consider giving the gift of beauty and confidence. Beginning January 15th, Assure a Smile will offer the Valentine’s Invisalign Special, your chance to enroll yourself or a loved one in the clear braces system that has created over a million smiling faces.
Holistic dentists and alternative health professionals have a common ground: each sees the big picture. Holistic health practitioners see the human body as one giant puzzle. When disassembled, the puzzle is merely a pile of random pieces. When assembled, however, the puzzle creates a picture that is in itself greater than any one piece. In this way, holistic dentists and other alternative health professionals pay particular attention to patients’ mental, physical, and social needs, recognizing that each contributes to overall health.
Miami dentist Ted Herrmann often asks patients: Are your gums putting your heart at risk? Not surprisingly, this question is often answered with confused looks and shoulder shrugs. Not many Miami dental professionals are asking their patients this question, despite growing research that points to a serious connection between gum disease and heart disease.
Dentists in Miami are very concerned with the foods their patients eat. For holistic dentists, food takes on even greater importance. As the old adage tells us: you get what you put in.
Invisalign Invisible Braces have created over 1 million beautiful smiles worldwide. The revolutionary straightening system gently repositions teeth with clear aligners, virtually eliminating the embarrassment and discomfort typically associated with braces! For a limited time, this treatment plan is available through the Miami Invisalign professionals at Assure a Smile for $1,000 off! Interested patients must hurry, though, because this offer ends when the new year begins.*
It’s that time of year! Jingle bells, gingerbread cookies, and the turning of another calendar year are on the horizon. As we reflect on the passing year, let us look towards the next with enthusiasm, hope, and dedication to better health. When it comes to pursuing better oral health, Assure a Smile would like to take a moment and urge patients to think Holistic.
Since the 1945 communities have been adding fluoride to water supplies. At first, the purpose was to improve general public health by treating water to help strengthen teeth. Now, however, modern research shows fluoride treatments can pose serious dental risks. Overuse of fluoride may cause hidden caries, illusive areas of plaque that may cause major dental problems.
Research that points to serious health problems associated with mercury fillings continues to accumulate, building tension among health professionals and patients nationwide. Though the American Dental Association does not recommend having silver amalgam fillings removed, international authorities differ in opinion. With the recent dental amalgam ban in Costa Mesas, California, Americans are revisiting the potential poisonous nature of traditional silver fillings.
Holistic dentistry seems to be just another part the go green fad that’s been building momentum over the last decade. Many mistakenly categorize the idea of holistic health with the likes of organic veggies, overpriced antioxidant super drinks, and trendy yoga studios. However, holistic dentistry is not a mere fad. Holistic ideals predate the advent of modern medicine, illustrating a timeless concern for the interconnected nature of the human body.