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11/11/2025

WE SALUTE YOU: On this Veterans Day, please join us in thanking our veterans and service members for their bravery and sacrifice. Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving. 🇺🇸🙏🏻 https://abc7.la/3WODgWI

10/20/2025

Happy Diwali to those who celebrate. May the light always win over darkness ✨️

09/19/2025

Silver fillings, known as dental amalgam, have been used for over a century to restore decayed teeth. While durable and cost-effective, they contain a mix of metals — including approximately 50% elemental mercury, which binds the alloy together. This mercury content has sparked global debates regarding its safety for human health and its impact on the environment.

Scientific studies have shown that small amounts of mercury v***r can be released from these fillings during chewing or teeth grinding. While most health authorities consider these levels safe for the general population, certain groups — like pregnant women, children, or patients with kidney disorders — may be more vulnerable. Additionally, improper disposal of amalgam contributes to environmental mercury pollution, leading many countries to phase it out gradually.

As of January 2025, the European Union has officially banned dental amalgam across all member countries, citing health and environmental concerns. This marks a major step in shifting toward safer, mercury-free restorative materials like composite resins and glass ionomer cements.

Modern dentistry offers multiple aesthetic, biocompatible alternatives. If you have old silver fillings, consult your dentist before rushing to replace them — replacement procedures can release more mercury if not handled carefully. Stay informed, and always prioritize evidence-based dental care.

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09/19/2025

Happy Friday everyone! Just in case you haven't heard that there's some developments on amalgam restorations.

Silver fillings, known as dental amalgam, have been used for over a century to restore decayed teeth. While durable and cost-effective, they contain a mix of metals — including approximately 50% elemental mercury, which binds the alloy together. This mercury content has sparked global debates regarding its safety for human health and its impact on the environment.

Scientific studies have shown that small amounts of mercury v***r can be released from these fillings during chewing or teeth grinding. While most health authorities consider these levels safe for the general population, certain groups — like pregnant women, children, or patients with kidney disorders — may be more vulnerable. Additionally, improper disposal of amalgam contributes to environmental mercury pollution, leading many countries to phase it out gradually.

As of January 2025, the European Union has officially banned dental amalgam across all member countries, citing health and environmental concerns. This marks a major step in shifting toward safer, mercury-free restorative materials like composite resins and glass ionomer cements.

Modern dentistry offers multiple aesthetic, biocompatible alternatives. If you have old silver fillings, consult your dentist before rushing to replace them — replacement procedures can release more mercury if not handled carefully. Stay informed, and always prioritize evidence-based dental care.

🔗Read more: Link in the comments

09/10/2025

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Scientists have discovered something shocking — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or diseased, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream through tiny breaks in gum tissue. Once in circulation, they may contribute to inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating cardiovascular damage.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease, but their presence shows how strongly the mouth and heart are connected. Ignoring gum health could silently fuel risks far beyond the mouth.

Current research suggests that keeping gums healthy through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about saving teeth — it could also help protect the heart.

🧠Sources:

Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.

Tonetti MS & Van D**e TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.

08/23/2025

🚨One missing tooth is never “just one tooth.”
The moment a tooth is lost, your entire mouth begins to change—often silently, but with serious consequences.

When the gap is left unfilled, neighboring teeth drift and tilt into the empty space. This creates misalignment, uneven spacing, and difficulty in cleaning, which allows food to get trapped and increases the risk of cavities and gum infection.

The opposing tooth in the upper jaw (or lower, depending on the lost tooth) also starts to move downward into the gap—a process called supereruption. This not only weakens the bite but can also disturb the natural balance of your jaw.

Over time, the bite changes strain the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), leading to jaw pain, clicking, or even headaches. Chewing efficiency drops, forcing other teeth to work harder, which may accelerate wear and damage.

Beneath the missing tooth, the jawbone begins to shrink because it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As bone resorbs, facial support weakens, giving the face a sunken or aged appearance.

Worse still, untreated infections from trapped food and decayed neighboring teeth can spread beyond the mouth—contributing to systemic health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, or worsening existing medical conditions.

✅ The solution: Timely replacement with options like dental implants, bridges, or dentures. Restoring even one missing tooth preserves alignment, bite function, bone health, and overall well-being.