Benefits of Biological Dentistry

Understanding that the body and oral health are connected, a biological dentist thoroughly assesses the patient’s overall health to determine the best course of treatment. Biological dentistry is a revolutionary approach to oral health, as well as whole-body health, that highlights prevention and conservative treatment methods. They support a patient’s physiology, metabolism and body chemistry for the purpose of avoiding certain dental interventions and maximiziing healing.

Millions of people have at least one amalgam (mercury) filling in their mouth. Drilling out mercury without protection creates an elevated concentration of mercury vapor that results in a significant exposure of this neurotoxin in the body. Biocompatible flowable ceramic fillings are a safe replacement.

Wholefoodsupplementssupportthephysiologyofthepatient beforeandaftermercuryremovalappointmentstomaximizethe elimination of toxins. This is not the same as detoxification, which isoptimallyperformedafterallamalgamsareremoved.

High-tech air purifiers with extension tubes positioned by the patient’s mouth effectively remove mercury vapor and particles from the treatment room. The air purifier acts as a vacuum and sucks up dangerous toxins.

A rubber dam barrier minimizes scattering of amalgam debris, reducing contact with the oral tissues. A 1990 study determined that a rubber dam eliminated the spike in plasma mercury one day after removal, as well as the spike in urine mercury 10 days later.

The best way to remove mercury vapor and amalgam particulates from the area completely is the high-volume evacuation (HVE). Using purified water during removal lowers the temperature and limits mercury vapor. Using cut and chunk, larger and fewer pieces of the filling are removed, which means less surface area for mercury to escape.

A dedicated detoxification program should be followed after amalgams are removed to continue healing the body of mercury. A doctor can help decide which holistic detoxification protocol is best.

There are no recognized biological benefits to mercury and removing it from the mouth is imperative for health and wellness. A biological dentist will protect their patients from acute exposure to mercury vapor during amalgam removal in a healthy and safe way.

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Children’s Physical Activity Declined Since Pandemic

In a new systematic review and metaanalysis published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that children’s physical activity has been greatly reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers looked at data from 22 studies that included 14,216 participants ranging from 3 to 18 years old. The data showed that children’s total daily physical activity decreased by 20 percent (17 minutes), irrespective of pre-pandemic baseline levels, and the reduction was larger for higher-intensity physical activity. This reduction represents almost one-third of the daily dose of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity recommended for young children and adolescents.

These effects are largely due to social distancing policies and related school closures, which affected 1.5 billion youth worldwide. Under lockdown, children no longer had access to regular physical activities, recreational facilities or outdoor recess, and online learning increased sedentary screen time, disrupting healthy habits. Physical activity affects not only physical health, but also psychosocial functioning and mental well-being.

The study’s results align with another meta-analysis showing that the pandemic increased the prevalence of youth depression and anxiety symptoms, highlighting the tremendous challenges that public health officials face to revive young people’s interest in physical activity since the pandemic.