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Fluoride-free Biological Dentist Southern California

Posted March 12, 2011 in Home

Fluoride-free  Biological Dentist Sothern California:

More and more research in the past decade has revealed that fluoride does not aid in the prevention of tooth decay.  Alarmingly, research is showing the toxic effect of fluoride to our body.  Fluoride can cause a variety of chronic illnesses.   Dental fluorosis along with negative effects on the thyroid, kidney, liver are just to name a few.  What is most disturbing to me is that fluoride is now linked to cancer; rather it’s consumption causes an increase of cancer.  Specifically, fluoride is now linked to  bone cancer.  Here is a link to a very informative website which sites research articles which expose theharmful effects of fluoride.  http://www.all-natural.com/fleffect.html

Where is Fluoride found?

Fluoride can be naturally found in fruits and vegetables due to it being in the soil.  However, the majority of exposure we get is from water fluoridation.  Interestingly, fluoride levels in our fruits and vegetables vary depending upon the amount of fluoride present in the watering system of the vegetation.  Fluoride is also found in the atmosphere, from gasses in industrial waste and the burning of  coal.  Let’s also not forget fluoride is in most toothpastes and a variety of oral rinses.

My Riverside Biological Fluoride-free dental office offers patients biocompatible materials when dental treatment is provided, as well as, the best in preventative products to use at home.  Please call to schedule your fluoride-free dental visit at (951)686-3666.


Detecting HPV with Velscope in our Riverside Biological Dental Office:

Posted February 28, 2011 in Home

Detecting HPV with Velscope in our Riverside Biological Dental Office:

As I was listening to our local news here in Southern California, frightening news of an increase of head and neck cancer was reported.  The culprit….the Human Papilloma Virus better known as HPV.  This virus is seemingly silent in men who carry it, however women who are infected with this virus are at a high risk for cervical cancer.  In the past decade, a new vaccine has come out in hopes of protecting children, women and men from this virus that is known to cause a variety of cancers.  However, with vaccines extremely controversial, I recommend that everyone become their own advocate in making the decision to vaccinate or not to vaccinate.  My hopes with discussing HPV is to inform all individuals of the importance of the oral cancer screening.

Here at my Riverside Biological and Cosmetic Dental office, we have researched the best in technology used for detecting oral cancer.  The Velscope uses technology utilizing a fluorescent blue  light to detect abnormal tissue in the mouth.  Simply, tissue that is normal illuminates “blue/green” where abnormal tissue is visibly “black.”  When an area in the mouth is questionable, I recommend a biopsy to rule out any oral cancer.  I highly recommend that the Velscope is used on all patients twice yearly to monitor the tissue in the mouth.

Here are a few interesting facts on HPV and how it relates to Head and Neck Cancer:

HPV is now associated with oral cancers predominately at the base of tongue and tonsils

Most men and women who have don’t even know they have it

A new study on HPV revealed that 50% men infected with HPV do not know they have it

HPV is commonly known for causing cervical cancer in women

20 million Americans have HPV

HPV typically clears up on its own

32,000 infections of HPV a year develop into cancer

Please visit my Riverside Biological and Cosmetic Dental office for your comprehensive oral cancer exam using the Velscope technology.  We are located just off of the 91-freeway and Riverside, please call us at (951)686-3666.


Tooth Sealant’s from our Riverside Biological Dental Office:

Posted February 24, 2011 in Home

What is a Tooth Sealant?

As a dentist who believes in preventative dental care, I believe that tooth sealants are an important part of caries prevention.  On the whole, children are more susceptible to tooth decay in the biting surfaces of the teeth.  Therefore, sealants help to deter tooth decay from the biting surfaces of the teeth.

Tooth sealants are placed in children and adults with deep grooves in their molar teeth.  The deep grooves and pits associated with molar teeth tend to accumulate more plaque and food than other teeth in the mouth.  These harder to clean teeth are more prone to tooth decay which is why dental sealants are recommended.

By definition, a tooth sealant is a plastic resin material that is bonded to the tooth surface.  The plastic resin creates a smoother surface which in turn protects the grooves from the bacteria that is in dental plaque.  The average age that dental sealants are placed is between 6-8 years.  As soon as the permanent first molars erupt, is when dental sealants are placed.  The typical sealant lasts between 5-10 years.

Please contact our Riverside Biological and Cosmetic Family dental office for more information on dental sealants for your child/children. (951)686-3666.


Assess Your Risk for Gum Disease

Posted February 24, 2011 in Home

As I have mentioned in previous blogs, gum disease also known as periodontal disease has many different risk factors.  Today I am going to mention the different risk factors in gum disease.  When reading over them, take note of how many categories you place yourself in.  If you place yourself in any of these assessments, please notify my Inland Empire Biological and Cosmetic dental office

(951)686-3666.

Do Any of the Following apply to you?

  • Age:  Studies indicate that that the older population has the highest rates of periodontal disease.
  • Genes:  Are you male or female?  While women typically maintain better oral health, women’s hormones fluctuate over the years which can affect gum tissue.
  • Loose Teeth:  The bacterial infection associated with gum disease causes a destruction in the tissue fibers and bone that surround the teeth.
  • Bleeding Gums:  Bleeding is the only true indicator of the infection of periodontal disease in the mouth.
  • Gum Recession:  Do you look long in the tooth?  Tissue pulling away from the tooth is a typical sign of periodontal disease.
  • Smoke or Use Chewing Tobacco:  Studies show that any use of tobacco products increase one’s risk of periodontal disease by 80%.

Mercury Toxicity Part 1:

Posted February 21, 2011 in Home

Mercury Toxicity Part 1:

Mercury has been used for centuries from the Egyptian tombs to cleansers and many different medicines in the 20th century.  Throughout these centuries, there have been many incidences of mercury toxicity.  An example of mercury toxicity in the 1800’s is the phrase “mad hatter” which described the exposure of mercury to felt hat makers.  More recent incidences of mercury toxicity in the mid 1900’s include mercury-contaminated fish in Canada, mercury used in paint prior to 1990 just to name a few.  Interestingly, medicines containing mercury have been substituted with seemingly more biocompatible materials.  Also, the Environmental Protection Agency has voiced its concern regarding environmental pollution from the mercury that is used in the agricultural industry as well as the manufacturing of batteries, thermometers etc.  There is also concern from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding mercury toxicity in pregnant and nursing mothers along with young children when eating fish as well as the use of dental mercury fillings.  I find it alarming that even with the EPA and AAP’s concern of mercury toxicity, the dental community at large is still using metal mercury fillings.

Mercury is toxic in all its forms; it can be a solid, vapor, or a liquid.  The body will react to each form of mercury differently.  For example, mercury that is a vapor is inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream.  Published research has shown that mercury is more poisonous than lead and arsenic.  Mercury can also be absorbed through the skin, injected, and ingested.

Our Inland Empire Biological Dental office is equipped with the latest technology in Safe-Mercury Removal.  If you are in need of having your metal mercury fillings safely removed, please visit our office located in Riverside just off of the 91-freeway and Magnolia.  (951)686-3666.

Stay tuned for more information in my up-coming blogs regarding mercury toxicity and its effects on the body.