Dental Zone

Silver fillings called dental amalgam may be silver in colour and do contain some silver, but they also contain a mixture of other metals plus this one substance that could be adversely impacting your health without you even knowing it.

Dr Rachel Hall exposed the hidden dangers in your silver amalgam fillings and explains why they should be safely removed with the help of a holistic dentist.

So should you get your amalgam fillings removed? That is only a choice you can make but after listening to this short podcast you will better understand the reasons why.

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Teeth decay because we eat too much sugar. Right? While this is true, it only partly explains what is going on in the body. If the cause of tooth decay were so simple we could prevent tooth decay by not eating sugar. Yet we know that it is not as easy as this.

There are many exceptions to the rule that sugar causes tooth decay, for example, we see tooth decay in individuals who do not consume a lot of sugar and little or no tooth decay in those who do.

Maybe then there is more going on with tooth decay than meets the eye?

Studies have shown that whether teeth decay or not depends on the balance of minerals in the blood. With this in mind, Dr Rachel Hall of Evolve Holistic Dentistry Brisbane expands on the role of diet and nutrition in tooth decay.

Is there such a thing as the dental diet?

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In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of practices offering holistic dentistry and this has largely been patient-driven.

In the past, clients were happy just to have a dentist fix their teeth but attitudes to dentistry have been gradually changing. The internet has made people much more informed about all aspects of dentistry and how oral health impacts other areas of their lives.

People are turning to their dentist for information about everything from the right diet to sleep problems to treatment options and the environmental impacts of dental materials.

Dr Rachel Hall of Evolve Holistic Dentistry Brisbane reveals that she sees patients from all walks of life who come in for holistic dental care and just expect more than they are getting from their mainstream dentist. They ask better questions and they're much more informed about heading along a holistic path in their health care.

It's this that has created a demand for holistic dentistry but if you've never heard of it before you're likely to be wondering what, exactly, is a holistic approach to dentistry.

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Dental school taught me that dental amalgam was safe, that mercury wasn't an issue and that fluoride helps prevent tooth decay - and I believed it. For the first 8 or 9 years of my career, I drilled, filled and placed amalgams and used fluoride for my patients. Then in 2001, I discovered that I had been misled, perhaps even lied to and that what I had been taught was wrong...

Join Dr Rachel Hall in The Dental Zone and discover the myths and truths of dentistry.

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Mercury fillings are bad for your health so is it enough for a dental office not to use amalgam? Do they need to be mercury safe to truly be a holistic dentist?

Amalgam Free Dentistry Is It Enough?

There are many dental practices that now advertise or state that they are amalgam free and whilst it is great that more and more dentists are choosing to longer use amalgam are they really aware of all the issues associated with the mercury that it contains?

Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane holistic dentist of Evolve Kenmore shares more.

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Our diets have an impact on whether our teeth are prone to decay or not. In this episode discover what foods to eat to prevent tooth decay and support greater oral health and more importantly why. In order to prevent tooth decay we must focus on eating the highest quality foods we can to maximise the minerals and fat-soluble vitamins in our diets if we want to reach optimal oral health. To find out more about what you can do to support your oral health and prevent dental decay listen to Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane holistic dentist.

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Learn why amalgam fillings are bad for your health and how SMART holistic dentists remove them safely to ensure you, the dental team and the environment are protected from the hidden mercury in your fillings.

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Gum disease is linked to chronic and life-threatening systemic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and even cancer. By treating gum disease and addressing its root causes you can stop gum disease from killing you.

Your gums and the bone around the teeth and the connective tissues are connected by direct pathways to other areas of your body. The blood that supplies your gums circulates around your whole body. This means if you have gum disease your blood is carrying mouth bacteria, infection and inflammation everywhere else in your body.

And that's why I and my team at Evolve Holistic Dentistry Brisbane always take gum disease seriously and so should you when you see signs of swollen, red or bleeding gums because chronic periodontal disease can turn into much more serious problems that can destroy your health, quality of life and shorten your lifespan.

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How To Prevent Gum Disease and Improve Your Health

The traditional advice for the prevention of gum disease is to floss, brush, use mouth rinse and see your dentist twice a year. Yes, I'm sure you've heard it before and it is good advice, however it is only a part of the equation and I often ask myself as gum disease is linked to your systemic health, is this advice enough?

I see patients who tell me they do all these things yet their gums still bleed and their gum health is worsening. Is it simply that they are really bad at cleaning their teeth, are they lying or is there something missing, something more they should be doing?

Bleeding Gums Don't Ignore The Warning Signs

Bleeding gums when you brush and floss is a red alert warning sign that you have a bacterial disease and inflammation in your mouth. At this point, you should be thinking about why this is happening and making changes to stop this from continuing.

Gum disease has many causes and impacts your overall health and wellbeing - so what can you do about it?

Snoring, sleep apnoea, breathing disorders and what they have to do with a trip to the dentist. Sleep dentistry is a branch of dentistry where dentists help people with sleep problems such as snoring, sleep breathing disorders, sleep apnoea. TMJ dysfunction and teeth clenching and grinding can be an indication of sleep apnoea and ensuring the right diagnosis and treatment is offered is key

Dentists can help support with sleep apnoea and snoring with dental appliances and are often best placed to spot the warning signs of sleep apnoea as many of them show up in the mouth and teeth.

Dr Rachel Hall of Holistic Dentistry Brisbane explains the links, the signs and symptoms and how holistic dentists can help.

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