Minimally Invasive Dentistry with the Diagnodent Laser
Minimally invasive technology is exciting for both medical professionals as well as the patients they treat. These new technologies allow professionals to conduct traditional procedures, often times...
View ArticleDo You Have Hidden Caries?
Hidden caries are more common than you think. Fluoridated water, excessive use of fluoride toothpastes, and regular fluoride rinses may all contribute to hidden caries. These areas are nestled deep in...
View ArticleMiami Dentistry and Safe Mercury Removal
Safe mercury removal is in the public spotlight. With West Coast communities banning the use of toxic dental amalgam, patients nationwide are wondering: Should I have my fillings replaced? Comments by...
View ArticleMiami Dentist Asks Patients About Heart Disease
Miami dentist Ted Herrmann often asks patients: Are your gums putting your heart at risk? Not surprisingly, this question is often answered with confused looks and shoulder shrugs. Not many Miami...
View ArticleSmoking Hurts Your Teeth and Gums!
We all know that habitual smoking harms your major organ systems. Throat, lung, and heart cancer have each been linked with smoking. Many other serious illnesses that have been linked to smoking...
View ArticleMiami Dentist Blog: Holistic Dentistry Explored
Can non-physical things like attitude, stress, and anxiety affect your overall health? Yes, it certainly may, according to Miami holistic dentists and other health professionals. Non-physical mental or...
View ArticleDanger: Fluoride May Cause Serious Illness
A flurry of recent studies has Miami dental professionals—and their patients— concerned with the high concentration of fluoride in everything from tap water to toothpaste. Formerly hailed as an...
View ArticleThe Link: Cardio and Oral Health
Holistic dentistry professionals know that overall health is intricately tied to oral health. Several studies have linked heart disease and gum disease, showing that the same bacteria that infect the...
View ArticleDental Anxiety, Part I: The Weeks Before Your Appointment
Nearly 1 out of every 5 individuals fears the dentist more than snakes, spiders, or heights according to a recent British Medical Journal survey (i). Alarmingly, that survey also indicates that the...
View ArticleDental Anxiety, Part II: The Day of Your Appointment
If you are afraid to see your dentist, you are not alone! In our last blog article, we shared an eye-opening statistic from the British Medical Journal that shows most individuals fear the dentist....
View ArticleBiocompatible Dentistry and Non-Toxic Dental Materials, Now Available in Miami
This past August, Assure A Smile engaged the South Florida community in an awareness campaign for biocompatible dentistry. Our goal was simple: To encourage families to think holistically when...
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