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Oreos and Oral Health: How Cookies Cause More Than Cavities

For researchers at the College of Connecticut, there’s no question about it: Junk food is addictive. Most addictive are heavily processed snacks that have high levels of sugar and fat, like Oreo cookies. In fact, a recent study indicates that Oreo cookies are just as addictive as cocaine or morphine. This is a startling discovery for parents and children alike, as Oreos are one of America’s favorite sandwich cookies. Nevertheless, the discovery underscores and important fact: The American diet is rich in high-fat and high-sugar snacks that wreak havoc on the teeth, gums, and total body health.

By admin| 2024-08-20T14:15:30+00:00 February 25th, 2015|Holistic Dentistry, News, Nutrition|Comments Off

7 Ways a Raw Food Diet Hurts Your Teeth and Gums

In theory, the raw diet seems like a great idea. The composition of food changes when it is cooked, leading to a decrease in enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Proponents of the raw diet believe it delivers higher concentrations of naturally occurring nutrients to promote health, wellness, and vitality. However, recent studies suggest following the raw diet can actually be harmful to the body, especially the teeth and gums.

By admin| 2015-01-21T22:03:04+00:00 January 21st, 2015|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off

Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy This Holiday Season

As the holiday season begins, we can’t help but get excited with the joy and laughter that seems just around the corner. Family, friends, and good home cooked meals are just a few of the best things about the holidays. This time of year, it’s always nice to take a moment to reflect on all the good things in our lives, while also taking time to recommit ourselves to healthier lifestyle choices. Don’t wait until New Year’s Eve to start thinking of ways to stay healthy! From Thanksgiving through the end of December, there are plenty of opportunities to improve the health of your teeth, gums, and total body. As the gateway to the entire body, the mouth plays a vital role in holistic health. Take a moment to review this list of tips for cavity prevention during the holidays, and experience health benefits that extend far beyond the teeth and gums.

By admin| 2014-11-27T07:39:06+00:00 November 27th, 2014|Gum Care, Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Community Goes Fluoride Free

Holistic dentistry and the fluoride free movement have seen another [...]

By admin| 2014-07-28T03:37:28+00:00 July 28th, 2014|Fluoride in Your Water, Holistic Dentistry, News, Water Fluoridation|Comments Off

Dentists Weigh-in on Sun Exposure Myth

If you live in Miami, chances are good that your doctor has warned you about spending long hours in the hot Florida sun. You’ve probably also been cautioned to used a thick sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, and to reapply the lotion every 30 to 60 minutes to avoid sunburn and melanoma (skin cancer). With all the hearsay and confusion surrounding the subject of sun exposure and health, you might even find yourself taking refuge in the shade, just to play it safe. Avoiding the sun can be extremely detrimental to long-term health, however.

By admin| 2014-07-15T22:38:44+00:00 July 15th, 2014|Holistic Dentistry, News|Comments Off

Oil Pulling for Holistic Health

Oil pulling is an all-natural way to improve oral health. Although oil pulling is just now enjoying positive feedback from dental patients, it is actually an age old practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. It wasn’t until the 1990s that health experts in the Western world began recommending oil pulling as a way to naturally detoxify the body, particularly the teeth and gums. Today, many holistic dentists recognize oil pulling as a safe, easy, and inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay, oral infection, and gum disease.

By admin| 2014-06-16T03:37:44+00:00 June 16th, 2014|Gum Care, Holistic Dentistry|Comments Off

Heavy Metal Poisoning & Treatment Options in Miami

In light of recent studies that have scientifically linked heavy metal accumulation with the development of diabetes and other chronic diseases, Assure A Smile is raising awareness for heavy metal toxicity, testing, and treatment options in Miami. Dr. Herrmann is a certified nutritionist, holistic health expert, and has personal experience with overcoming heavy metal poisoning from mercury.

By admin| 2014-05-19T03:00:53+00:00 May 19th, 2014|Holistic Dentistry, News|Comments Off

Are You Fed Up with American Food?

From the Oscar winning producer of An Inconvenient Truth comes a new film on the American health crisis caused by low quality food production and deceptive marketing. “Everything we’ve been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong,” the film warns, backing this claim with documented testimony from some of the nation’s leading health experts and research institutions. Fed Up shines a light on the misleading and dangerous practices employed by some of the biggest names in the American food and beverage industry, encouraging viewers to re-evaluate the diet Americans have grown so accustomed to over the past 3 decades. The film debuted in theaters May 9th and featured former president Bill Clinton, former FDA commissioner David A. Kessler, and activist Michael Pollan.

By admin| 2014-05-13T08:52:59+00:00 May 13th, 2014|News, Nutrition|Comments Off

Cavity Free Cooking: Recipes for Healthy Teeth

As a Miami holistic dentistry practice, Assure A Smile helps patients achieve a healthier smile through more than just reactive dental care. We help patients develop life long healthy habits that help teeth and gums grow stronger. We believe this integrated, total body approach to dentistry is the most effective way to build Healthy Teeth and Gums for Life.

By admin| 2014-03-10T17:45:10+00:00 March 10th, 2014|Nutrition, Recipes for Healthy Teeth & Gums, Strong Teeth|Comments Off

Are You Embarrassed to Smile? A Free Infographic

If you think twice about flashing your pearly whites, rest assured that you are not alone. Scientists estimate that nearly 76% of Americans are afraid to smile, most of whom feel embarrassed by tooth alignment, coloring, or other aesthetics. In this free infographic, Assure A Smile takes a closer look at how refraining from a big, happy smile can deprive oneself of a variety of all-natural health benefits.

By admin| 2013-11-12T22:13:58+00:00 November 12th, 2013|Miami Invisalign|Comments Off