According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (J Am Dent Assoc. 2011;142;622-632), 61% of all fillings placed by contemporary dentists were mercury amalgam. In group practices with at least four dentists, 79% of the fillings placed were amalgam. Please, watch this video about dangers of amalgam filings and make
read moreAadvanced Dental Joins National Movement in Support of Mercury-Free Dentistry Awareness During the week of October 22nd through 26th, Aadvanced Dental in Oregon City is proud to join efforts across the country to help increase awareness of the health and environmental dangers of mercury dental fillings. We’ll be dedicating our newsletter, blog entries, social
read moreJust “LIKE” the Aadvanced Dental Facebook page, then post a picture of yourself with your best smile or have a family member or friend with their best smile, and the winning smile receives an Oral B Triumph Electric Toothbrush valued at $95.00! One winner will be selected by Dr. Inna Shimanovsky and the staff
read moreAADVANCED DENTAL “SMILE CONTEST” OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES Unless otherwise indicated, you must be 18 or older to enter. Limit of one entry per person. One winner per household address. Winner will be selected by Dr. Inna Shimanovsky and staff of Aadvanced Dental, from all eligible entries received. Entrants should be aware of the potential tax
read moreMost of us know how important it is to have regular cleanings of our teeth every six months. But as dentists we are often asked when a child should start seeing a dentist and why it is important to focus on the dental health of your young child. Some may believe that since the child
read moreResearch from different universities and even the World Health Organization (WHO) have made it very clear that mercury-based amalgam fillings are far more toxic, to people and to the environment, than alternatives like resin composites or porcelain restorations. Most of the dental schools though still stay on very conservative side and teach amalgams as restoration
read moreThe environmental health effects of amalgam are well known, and have recently been reiterated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency: brain damage and neurological problems, especially for children and the unborn babies of pregnant women. Due to the high costs of cleaning up this environmental hazard, amalgam is now recognized as “more expensive than
read moreA toothache is one of the most uncomfortable experiences one can have – and the problem is magnified even more if the affected tooth is abscessed. An abscessed tooth can wreak havoc in one’s daily normal activities, as the infection associated with dental abscess can cause a lot of pain to radiate from the mouth
read moreBefore we look at the differences between holistic and traditional dentistry, it’s important to look at what the word “holistic” means. The word itself comes from “wholistic” meaning “the whole.” Truly holistic dentists will educate patients on the importance of overall health and how dentistry can play a key role in a person’s overall well
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A toothbrush is a simple but powerful device we use (hopefully) multiple times a day for all of our lives. Few objects have such permanence! Or are so crucial to dental health. Owning a good toothbrush and using it is essential to maintaining a healthy smile and dental condition. So, the question I hear often
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