Wichita Paper Mislead Residents, Says Harvard Fluoride Study is 'Not Applicable'

For nearly a century, government agencies in the U.S. have been proponents of adding fluoride to public water as a means of reducing the incidence of tooth decay. To date, there is no clinical evidence to support such a claim. Around the world, agencies have produced numerous studies suggesting the direct opposite, that the systemic consumption (via water) of fluoride may have sever health side effects. Most recently, a Harvard study published findings suggesting that the toxicity of fluoridated water is an issue that "definitely deserves concern." The pro-fluoride lobby showed intention to deceive the residents of Wichita, Kansas, earlier this year, mis-quoting the Harvard study in an effort to garner public support for the local fluoridation program. Read more about this controversial issue, and learn why communities are increasingly turning towards fluoride-free water, only on the Miami Dentist Blog.

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Should I Take Fish Oil Supplements?

When it comes to a balanced diet, fish oil is one nutrient that consumers may have no choice but to purchase in supplement form. This is because fish oil is essential in promoting holistic health and well being, yet the body does not naturally produce it. High quality fish oil supplements can also provide the optimal balance of essential oils (omega-3s and 6s), which is something that is lacking in most American diets. Read more about the benefits of fish oil, and learn how to select the supplement that's right for you.

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Should I Take Fish Oil Supplements?

Many individuals prefer to avoid health supplements, fearing that many are a waste of money that delivers little nutritional value. This is a stereotype that has been driven by the introduction of low-cost multivitamins to stores, a fad that has been perpetuated over the past decade as consumers have shifted towards a "cost savings" approach to wellness-related expenditures. In truth, high quality supplements are still the best way to get healthy daily doses of certain nutrients that are difficult to get with natural food alone. Fish oil is the perfect example. Under the supervision of a professional, up to 5 grams of certain fish oils can carry tremendous health benefits, yet such an amount is nearly impossible to get through eating fish alone. Join the Miami Dentist Blog for this guide to selecting a healthy fish oil supplement.

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Is There Aspartame in My Milk?

Consumers and health advocates are buzzing with news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may no longer require the manufacturers of dairy products to label items that contain Aspartame. If passed, the exception will make it impossible for consumers to tell whether or not milk, yogurt, and up to 11 other dairy products contain Aspartame. A highly controversial artificial sweetener, Aspartame is thought by many physicians to cause serious health issues. To learn more about this new lobbying effort, and to find ways to share your opinion with Congress, visit this article on the Miami Dentist Blog.

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Are Mercury Fillings Safe?

The use of mercury fillings has decreased by 30 percent in the last decade, but according to the American Dental Association, hundreds of millions of people still have them in their mouths. Even today, with all of the information pointing to mercury’s toxicity, dentists still use it to fill cavities of 50 million teeth each year. Mercury is a known neurotoxin, and its exposure is known to cause impaired cognitive skills, tremors and sleep disturbance in people with continued exposure, even at low levels. Even a short duration of mercury exposure can cause chest pain, cough, difficulty breathing, impaired lung function and negative effects to the central nervous system. So why is this substance still used in dentsitry?

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Are Mercury Fillings Safe?

Chest pain, uncontrollable coughing, dizziness, and tremors are each side effects of mercury exposure. So why is this material used to fill cavities? The "mercury controversy" has been a very real issue in the dental community for nearly 5 decades. From the traditional standpoint, dental amalgam was (at one time) approved by the ADA and considered safe for use in dental procedures. Today, holistic dental practitioners understand that the long-term consequences of using mercury-rich dental amalgam may include immune system damage, loss of cognitive skills, kidney impairment, central nervous system damage, and a variety of other very serious health issues. In 2012, great progress was made towards a mercury-free future when the New York University College of Dentistry officially banned the use of dental amalgam in their clinics and removed it from students' competency exams.

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