by Dr David Cowhig | Nov 29, 2021 | Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free, Safe Amalgam Removal, SMART
In the past, amalgam fillings, also called silver fillings, were placed because they were inexpensive, easy to place and durable. Although the name implies that the filling is made of silver, the main substance (50%) is organic Mercury. Other components are silver...
by Dr David Cowhig | Oct 21, 2020 | Holistic Dentist, Immune System, Inflammation, Metal Free Dentisty, Root Canal, Safe Amalgam Removal
There are dental practices who call themselves holistic for marketing or differentiation reasons, but in reality, they often practice conventionally. Many people find it therefore rather difficult to find credible information explaining the difference between holistic...
by Dr David Cowhig | Sep 28, 2020 | Holistic Dentist, Immune System, Inflammation, Metal Free Dentisty, Root Canal, Safe Amalgam Removal
When it comes to choosing the right dentist for yourself or your loved ones, a holistic dentist can offer more integrative alternatives to the regular dentist. Now, if you are not familiar with the holistic dentistry, you may be thinking what the big deal is. There...
by Dr David Cowhig | Dec 6, 2018 | Safe Amalgam Removal
Over 50% of a person’s silver fillings are made of organic Mercury and dangerous levels of mercury vapour release when you chew, grind, brush or have hot drinks. And many people don’t know, the biggest exposure to this mercury is when the dentist cuts your...
by Dental Wellness | Sep 21, 2015 | Dentistry for Children, Healthy, Holistic Dentist, Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free, Safe Amalgam Removal, Safer
When you’re planning to start a family it is important that both you and your partner are as healthy as possible. Recent research in genetic expression called Epigenetics shows that your baby will take on both parents genetic strengths and weaknesses. Lifestyle...
by Dental Wellness | Nov 27, 2014 | Fillings, Healthy, Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free, Safe Amalgam Removal
A recent study by Dr Mark C. Houston, an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine found a strong correlation between mercury toxicity and hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), myocardial infarction (MI), stroke and...
by Dental Wellness | Nov 22, 2014 | Healthy, Holistic Dentist, Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free, Safe Amalgam Removal, Safer
It’s great isn’t it when your efforts are acknowledged? Since our practice began, we have consciously taken steps to ensure our clinic does not negatively impact the environment and our hard work has been recognised! We are so excited to announce that we have just...
by Dental Wellness | Feb 3, 2011 | Fillings, Healthy, Holistic Dentist, Holistic Dentistry, Mercury Free, Safe Amalgam Removal, Safer
After much discussion, the dental profession is moving towards more environmentally friendly methods and materials with programs like Dentists for Cleaner Water. But as Rob Johnson discovered, some dentists are taking their own steps towards a greener practice. When...