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The FDA has advised ‘vulnerable’ groups - pregnant and lactating women; women trying to conceive; fetuses, infants and younger kids; those with neurological or kidney issues; and those allergic to mercury – to avoid dental amalgam. We take this advice very seriously. That’s why we consider mercury-free smiles as a priority!

FDA advises “vulnerable groups” to avoid dental amalgam

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised certain “vulnerable and high-risk groups” to avoid getting dental amalgam fillings if possible due to the potentially harmful effects the mercury in these fillings may pose to their health.

In a recent statement, the FDA has updated its recommendations on dental amalgam and potential risks to certain individuals that may be posed by these mercury-containing fillings that are used to restore the missing structure and surfaces of decayed teeth.

The groups that the FDA has listed as facing greater risks for potential harmful health effects include:

Pregnant women and their developing fetuses
Women who are planning to become pregnant
Nursing women and their newborns and infants
Children, especially those younger than six years of age
People with neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease
Those with impaired kidney functions
Those who are extremely sensitive or allergic to mercury or other components in dental amalgam.

Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury and a powdered alloy comprising silver, tin and copper. The FDA has been reviewing and monitoring scientific publications and reports and conducting public discussions on the effects of dental amalgam and mercury vapor on patient health for over 20 years.

They now also recommend non-mercury alternatives like composite resins and glass ionomer cement fillings, especially for vulnerable populations. The FDA has made these recommendations after obtaining the views of healthcare professionals and public comments about dental amalgam and other metal implants and evaluating published literature.

If you are searching for natural, mercury-free dentistry in Yadkinville, North Carolina, make Virtue Dental Care your provider of choice!

The new Inman Aligner: A faster way to get straight teeth

There was a time when a patient with crooked teeth had to spend years in uncomfortable orthodontic treatment, with wire tightening sessions and a mouthful of unsightly bands and brackets. Once straightened their teeth would often slip gradually back into their former positions. If you are one of many individuals in the Yadkinville, NC area who are unhappy with the alignment of your teeth and long for a beautiful, straight smile, the Inman Aligner could be right for you.

Drs. William Virtue and Mary Katherine Taylor of Virtue Dental Care are proud to introduce an innovative new dentistry procedure called the Inman Aligner. This revolutionary approach to cosmetic straightening has already taken the UK by storm and is now available to patients in the United States. With the Inman Aligner, protruding or crowded teeth can be transformed in a matter of weeks!

How it works

Dr. William E. Virtue DDS, NMD, at Virtue Dental Care Inman Aligner

The Inman Aligner is an appliance made of clear plastic that fits easily over the four front teeth. The Aligner works differently than conventional orthodontics, using two spring-loaded bars to apply constant, gentle pressure to ease teeth into position far more quickly.

Patients love the Inman Aligner for its aesthetic benefits. It is also easy to use. The appliance can be removed at any time, for comfortable eating, to keep the mouth sparkling clean – even for kissing. Once teeth have been successfully moved into straighter alignment, the patient wears a discreet retainer so that they remain in their new positions.

During the first consultation, Dr. Virtue or Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor makes impressions of the teeth. At a second appointment, the Aligner is fitted. Bi-weekly visits are required during treatment, so that Dr. Virtue or Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor may monitor progress and adjust the device.

"I was really excited when I learned about the Inman Aligner, and eager to take the training because I recognized the benefits it would bring to my patients," Dr. Virtue recounts. "Of course, each patient is different, but I'm seeing terrific results in six to 18 weeks, in many cases."

Dr. Virtue was so impressed with the Inman Aligner that he straightened his own teeth first, before he began to treat patients

For more details on fast straightening with the Inman Aligner, Virtue Dental Care Patients call (336) 679-2034 and New Patients call (336) 606-0040.

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Dr. Virtue is amazing. I came in for a root canal and experienced no pain what so ever. It was a breeze. So happy to have found this awesome office. Everyone here is super friendly.

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William Virtue, DDS, AGD, FIAOMT, DNM studied dentistry at Indiana University and opened Virtue Dental Care in 1979. He became interested in biological dentistry many years ago as he realized that dentistry should benefit one’s overall health and not just oral health. That is why he practices mercury-safe, biocompatible dentistry in accordance with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology’s (IAOMT) health and safety standards. He is SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) certified by the IAOMT too.
Dr. Virtue was President of the Forum for Contemporary Dental Esthetics and the IAOMT, of which he is also a Fellow. He enjoys teaching biological dentistry to dentists and staff. He continues to educate himself on developments in dentistry to provide the best services for patients.

Mary Katherine Taylor, DDS, ADA, NCDS, AIAOMT

Mary Katherine Taylor, DDS, ADA, NCDS, AIAOMT became interested in dentistry at an early age and volunteered at dental clinics. A student of Starmount High School and Wake Forest University, she earned her dental degree from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She is passionate about education and prevention: She updates her knowledge with a variety of continuous education courses while teaching patients about caring for and maintaining their teeth for a long, healthy life.