Is Dentistry Finally Entering the 21st Century?

By Dr. Mercola

'Dentists who use mercury fillings claim that amalgam is safe because it's been used for 150 years. More accurately, dental amalgam is a Civil War relic, hardly a point in its favor. It is no better, nor safer,  than other discarded  medical practices like bleeding patients, administering calomel, and performing surgery with unwashed hands.

In fact, amalgam poses a whole swarm of problems at every stage of its lifecycle, including…'

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What is Biological Dentistry?

'Dr. P. Vernon Erwin discusses biological dentistry, or how dental health affects the entire body. He looks at the benefits of a biological dentist, conditions linked to dental health, and more.'

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Even Dental X-rays Raise Your Cancer Risk

'Dental X-rays given to millions every year may dramatically increase the risk of thyroid cancer, scientists warned last night.

Researchers found that patients who had been X-rayed by their dentist at least ten times were more likely to develop the disease.

They have now warned that X-rays should not be given at check-ups or when registering new patients - despite these practices being common in many dental surgeries.

With rates of thyroid cancer more than doubling in 30 years, the scientists said that the potential dangers of dental X-rays were often overlooked.'

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