This summer, Assure A Smile invites South Florida families to eat well and smile bright all summer long. In addition to our new Kid’s Summer Dental Special, we have a variety of resources available on our website and blog that will help you learn to create healthy teeth and gums that will last a lifetime!
When it comes to mercury and your body, each major organ system is at risk. The heart and cardiac system, however, are particularly susceptible to poisoning from mercury.
Once the toxicity of mercury enters the bloodstream, it races through the blood and to each major organ. The damage that inhaled mercury can cause is permanent and deadly, however, it can be avoided altogether. Consulting a dentist about safe mercury filling removal is the best way to avoid developing extremely harmful health conditions.
What’s more toxic than lead, cadmium and arsenic? I’ll give you a hint: it might just be in your mouth…
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Mercury is more toxic than lead, cadmium, and arsenic. What many people are unaware of, however, is just how close they come to it each day. In truth, if you have a traditional silver filling in any of your teeth, you have a little bit of mercury there too.
It seems there is never enough time. When time is short, we tend to choose the easiest option. The problem? The easiest option is not always the healthiest.
Break the cycle and prime yourself with success by eating a healthy breakfast every day!
Aside from providing your body with fuel, eating a daily breakfast rich in protein, fruit, and healthy fat builds a foundation for long term longevity.
We know the South Florida sun can make you look great, but did you know it could also help you feel great? Recent studies indicate that exposure to sunlight causes the body to produce Vitamin D, a nutrient that significantly promotes immune system health.
When it comes to caring for your smile, are you proactive?
Did you know that bacteria need only 48 hours to begin to infect your gums? Proactively removing plaque from your teeth is hands down the best way to prevent bacteria from accumulating in the first place.
It is recommended children schedule a dental appointment every 6 months, while adults schedule every 4, to maintain a healthy smile.