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New Film Exposes the Truth Behind Mercury Dental Fillings

Not only are silver fillings dangerous for patients, exposure to mercury is also toxic for everyone in the office when they are attending to a patient with silver amalgams. In fact, toxic exposure during routine dental procedures violates many workplace safety laws. An astonishing 170,000 dentists across the United States still work with amalgams while refusing to acknowledge the harm they are imposing on their patients, their staff, and themselves. Most of this is due to erroneous claims that amalgams don’t release mercury. Watch the trailer here!

By admin| 2015-06-29T03:00:31+00:00 June 29th, 2015|Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free Dentistry|0 Comments

What is Biological Dentistry?

Today, patients have the opportunity to experience a safer and more thorough approach to oral health and wellness. Named biological dentistry, this method of oral health care differs from traditional “drill and fill” dentistry in several key ways. This article has been created to introduce South Florida families to the concept of biological dentistry, and why it’s important.

By admin| 2015-02-18T00:11:21+00:00 February 18th, 2015|Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free Dentistry|0 Comments

Best of the Miami Dentist Blog 2014

The New Year is here, and for many people that usually means one thing: It’s time to recommit to better health, wellness, and happiness! As we reflect on 2014, the editor’s of the Miami Dentist Blog would like to highlight a few of our most-read articles on oral health and total body wellness. From everyone at Assure A Smile, we wish you and your family a healthy and prosperous New Year!

By admin| 2015-01-06T06:24:53+00:00 January 6th, 2015|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free Dentistry, News|0 Comments

Measurably Misleading: The Danger of Silver Fillings

According to a new poll by Zogby Research Services, only about 1 in 10 patients are told by their dentist that dental amalgam (silver fillings) contains a potentially harmful level of liquid mercury (i). It’s estimated that over 1 billion teeth have been restored with dental amalgam worldwide, presenting a serious health concern for the patient, the environment, and the general world population.

By admin| 2014-09-24T08:41:14+00:00 September 24th, 2014|Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free Dentistry|0 Comments

Toxic Tea: How Fluoride in Tea Might Be Hurting Your Body

New studies show that green tea leaves and extracts contain toxic levels of sodium fluoride, leading many health professionals to question the safety of this powerful source of antioxidants. Once celebrated for the ability to fight cancer, improve cardiovascular health, and stimulate natural weight loss, green tea products are now the subject of increased scrutiny and study.

By admin| 2013-11-05T18:54:40+00:00 November 5th, 2013|Nutrition|0 Comments

World Alliance for Mercury Free Dentistry Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

Assure A Smile congratulates the World Alliance for Mercury Free Dentistry on 3 years of progress toward achieving mercury-free dentistry worldwide! Founded in part by Consumers for Dental Choice, the Alliance has fought hard since 2010 for the phase-down and eventual ban on dental amalgam usage. Assure A Smile is a proud member of the Alliance, and we share the organization’s excited sense of accomplishment with this historical milestone. Together, we will continue to spread awareness for the toxicity of dental amalgam and the long-term damage it causes to the health of patients, dental professionals, and the environment.

By admin| 2013-03-04T11:45:21+00:00 March 4th, 2013|Mercury Free Dentistry|0 Comments

Mercury in Teeth: Is Amalgam Poisoning You?

Mercury amalgams are known to most Americans as “silver fillings.” An “amalgam” is a metallic mixture that is still used in many traditional dental procedures. Alarmingly, these dental amalgams may have a mercury content of 50-60% or more. The subject of mercury in dental amalgams has garnered national attention as the U.S. State Department announced its official stance on the use of this controversial substance last Monday, October 24^th.

By admin| 2011-11-02T03:00:43+00:00 November 2nd, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

Miami Dentistry News: Government to Phase Out Dental #Amalgam

Assure a Smile is excited to announce the news that the United States Federal government has officially called for the phasing-out of dental amalgam. The U.S. is aiming to reduce the use of this highly toxic metallic element in cooperation with the World Mercury Treaty, the newest of global environmental initiatives headed by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), and

By admin| 2011-04-13T02:43:47+00:00 April 13th, 2011|Mercury Free Dentistry, News|0 Comments