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Miami Dentistry News: Snakes and Spiders and Dentists, Oh My!

Fear can be debilitating. It can consume the imagination, building a strong case for avoiding a certain person, place, or action. This process is helpful at times. Fear of getting a speeding ticket, for example, may impact your behavior and cause you to drive with caution. Other times, fear can be misplaced and extremely hazardous. Fear of health problems, hospitals, or health professionals represents just three instances when fear may cause individuals to compromise their long term health, causing more harm than good.

By admin| 2011-04-26T02:53:05+00:00 April 26th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry, News|Comments Off

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|Comments Off

Celebrate Earth Day with Assure a Smile at Pinecrest Park!

Assure a Smile is excited to celebrate the 41^st annual Earth Day this Sunday, April 10^th, at Pinecrest Gardens! Join this Green Miami dentist office as we gather to celebrate, appreciate, and spread awareness for the natural wonder that is our planet!

By admin| 2011-04-06T02:15:46+00:00 April 6th, 2011|Events|Comments Off

Debridement Definition: What is Debridement?

Do you visit the dentist for a teeth cleaning every 6 months? Chances are good that you do not. Many adults take up to 12 months or more to visit the dentist for an exam or cleaning. Significant amounts of plaque tend to accumulate along the gum line, even though you may be brushing and flossing regularly. Extended absences from the dentist only increase the accumulation of plaque and bacteria in the mouth. Eventually, a process called debridement may be necessary to remove hard-to-reach plaque and restore general oral health.

By admin| 2011-04-02T02:47:26+00:00 April 2nd, 2011|Gum Care, Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

Miami Dentistry: Eat Healthy for Healthy Teeth

Growing up you always heard about all of the things to avoid eating to keep your teeth healthy. Candy will rot your teeth. Gum is bad for your teeth. Soda destroys your enamel. Well, there is a flipside to the conversation. Have you ever heard about what to eat for better dental health? Today this Miami Dentist is going to continue coverage of National Nutrition Month with some insight on foods that will help create healthy teeth and gums for life.

By admin| 2011-03-22T02:00:43+00:00 March 22nd, 2011|Nutrition|Comments Off

Miami Dentist Exclusive: Free Radical Damage, Part I

Dentists in Miami are becoming increasingly concerned with free radical damage. Free radicals are malicious, unbalanced atoms that gradually destroy cellular structures over time. Eventually, the cell becomes dysfunctional and dies. A growing body of research is beginning to link free radicals damage with serious illness, causing physicians and health care professionals to educate patients on staying healthy with antioxidants.

By admin| 2011-03-16T02:34:50+00:00 March 16th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off

Miami Dentist News: National Nutrition Month is Here!

This month, Assure a Smile celebrates National Nutrition Month! As a holistic dentistry practice, we urge patients to consider how their oral health is intricately related to other parts of their daily life. Nutrition is often the first area we recommend patients evaluate, as the food we consume comes into direct contact with our teeth and gums. Failing to eat well, along with poor oral hygiene, is the shortest path towards tooth decay and gum disease. Oral health, as recent research indicates, is intimately linked with overall health. In this way, eating well not only preserves your teeth and gums, but it also preserves your overall well being.

By admin| 2011-03-12T02:05:36+00:00 March 12th, 2011|News, Nutrition|Comments Off

Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding is most common among children. However, grinding teeth is also a problem faced by many adults. This habit, referred to as bruxism by medical professionals, involves the grinding and clenching of both the jaws and teeth.

By admin| 2011-03-02T02:46:12+00:00 March 2nd, 2011|Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

National Childrens Dental Health Month

The American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February. The focus of this ADA initiative: To give young people the education and motivation to develop good oral hygiene skills, so they may grow into adults with good dental health. Assure a Smile stands behind the ADA this month, urging parents to help their children Create Healthy Teeth and Gums for Life!

By admin| 2011-02-18T02:25:47+00:00 February 18th, 2011|News|Comments Off

TMJ Symptoms

TMJ is a painful condition that may significantly inhibit one’s ability to chew, bite, and even hear. Many body tissues may be affected by the condition, including muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and teeth. The teeth, particularly, may have a strong affect on the development of the disorder, making TMJ an area of special interest for holistic dentists. This article is a basic overview of the disorder, its symptoms, and treatment options.

By admin| 2011-02-16T02:15:04+00:00 February 16th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, TMJ|Comments Off