Austin Dental Wellness - Joan Sefcik, DDS

08/28/2025

Patients with diabetes and cardiovascular conditions experienced more than double the risk of severe gum disease, and even stronger links were seen in those with dementia and HIV.

The large US study was published in the Journal of Periodontology.

Patients with these chronic conditions experienced more than double the risk of severe gum disease, according to a new study.

08/27/2025

It’s all about what’s in your cup.
https://x.com/IndianaGPA/status/1958957321318756745

08/22/2025

“While the study mentioned above focused on 1000 IU, other research indicates that a daily intake of vitamin D in the range of 5000 to 10000 IU may be appropriate for many adults to achieve sufficient levels and maintain healthy teeth.

However, it’s essential to talk to your doctor to determine the ideal dosage for your specific needs.”

Research confirms vitamin D supplementation can help provide strong bones, but can reversing vitamin D deficiency give strong teeth?

08/20/2025

This is just a glimpse of what mercury can do to you.

08/15/2025

“It is time to complete the process and ban mercury fillings outright, aligning with global standards set by the European Union and numerous other countries, who have already banned amalgam fillings,” stated Dr. Jack Kall, Executive Chair of IAOMT.

“The health risks associated with mercury fillings have prompted a global shift towards safer alternatives, and the United States should follow suit to protect public health.”

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions (DAMS INC) have joined forces to petition the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban mercury fillings, also known as silver fillings or dental amalgam. This collaborative effort marks a sign...

08/13/2025

Multiple studies have associated diets high in ultra processed foods with chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease (which are often associated with gum disease as well), and yet they make up over half of our caloric intake!
Read more here: https://archive.ph/2wdCU

08/07/2025

Apparently the EPA wants the case dropped because the judge “used too much scientific evidence” to condemn the addition of fluoride to public water….

It was on September 25th of 2025 that Judge Edward Chen ruled that water fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk to children’s brains. In what appeared to be the ultimate victory over fluoridation, the judge ordered the EPA to make a new rule to address the problem of fluoride injury. But on July ...

08/05/2025

Yeah, don’t try this at home, please?
RIP Ozzy

Sink your teeth into this -- Ozzy Osbourne’s infamous bat-biting moment just got a jaw-dropping twist... 'cause TMZ’s learned it took some fang-tastic bite power to rip that poor critter’s head clean off.

07/31/2025

Funny, not funny.

07/30/2025

The EPA continues to extend their appeal on a federal court judge’s ruling to remove added fluoride from public drinking water.

If you feel as strongly about this as we do, send this to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin (zeldin.lee@epa.gov), and Attorney General Pam Bondi (https://www.justice.gov/ag)to show them that the people are watching.

07/24/2025

Since fluoride is in the news today, we thought you'd want to see this article.

With nearly 100 citations of research performed by scientists around the world, here is everything you have ever wanted to know about fluoride.
https://www.brmi.online/post/the-devastating-effects-of-fluoride-toxicity?

James Odell, OMD, ND, LAc The History of FluorideFluoride is the ionic form of fluorine, the thirteenth most abundant element in the earth’s crust. It is released into the environment naturally in both water and air. Fluoride gradually accumulates in the environment from volcanic emissions, dissol...

07/23/2025