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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!

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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!

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The many uses of ozone therapy for holistic care in Roanoke, VA

As a provider of holistic dental care, Dr. Virtue and his team are committed to using safe, healthy treatments in their practice.

As a provider of holistic dental care, Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor and his team are committed to using safe, healthy treatments in their practice. Advancements in the field of dentistry have given us many new technologies that improve the way we deliver care and make it possible for us to continually improve the health of our patients. Ozone therapy is one such advance. At Virtue Dental care, we use ozone therapy in a variety of ways.

About Ozone Therapy:

While many people have heard of ozone in terms of the atmosphere, the same cannot be said for the field of dentistry. Ozone therapy in dental care is the use of medical grade oxygen atoms. Ozone is created by passing the 02 atoms through a special generator. It is sometimes referred to as “excited” oxygen because it is chemically unstable properties make it a tremendous asset to dentistry. The final product is used therapeutically to counter harmful bacteria and improve healing. It has been proven to improve the efficacy of treatment.

Ozone has powerful antimicrobial characteristics, which makes it excellent at killing pathogens, and destroying viruses and bacteria, while leaving healthy cells undamaged. This process is referred to as oxidation.

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Uses of Ozone in Dentistry

Ozone is a safe, natural, and effective addition to our dentistry treatments. It can be used in one of two forms: gas or liquid. When ozone is used in liquid form, it is used as a rinse. Ozone in gas form can reach and treat areas of the mouth that can be difficult to access with traditional dental instruments. This is one of the reasons ozone therapy has become particularly efficient in eliminating hard to reach bacteria.

At Virtue Dental Care, we may use ozone therapy for the following reasons:

Deep Cleaning – We may irrigate the mouth with an ozone rinse after a deep cleaning to sanitize the surfaces of the tooth.
Periodontal Treatment – Liquid ozone may be used in advanced cases of gum disease to eliminate harmful bacteria that has reached below the gum line.
After surgery/extraction – Ozone can be used to sterilize after an extraction or surgery to improve localized healing.
Tooth decay/root canals – Cavities and deep tooth infections are caused by bacteria that produce acid that eats away at the layers of the tooth. Ozone can be used in treatment of smaller cavities as well as root canals to kill the bacteria, sanitize the area, and improve healing.

Ozone therapy has become vital to our practice because it helps us effectively battle bacteria, which is the main cause of decay, infection, and gum disease. By improving oxygenation, the body’s natural immune response increases, and bacteria is effectively eliminated. When medications are used alone, there can still be lingering infection, which can lead to future problems. Ozone is very effective at killing bacteria, even in the most difficult to reach places, making it an excellent addition to many treatments.

Benefits of Ozone therapy

Ozone has many benefits in dentistry including:

It’s safe. As a holistic practice, we are very careful of the materials that we use in all our treatments. We use low concentrations of ozone, which is well-tolerated by the body.
It’s effective. Ozone has powerful antimicrobial agents, which makes it very effective at eliminating bacteria.
It improves healing. The use of ozone in dental therapy triggers the natural immune response to fight infections and speed healing.
It’s versatile. Ozone therapy can be used in multiple applications including tooth decay treatment, periodontal therapy, deep cleaning, and root canal therapy.
It has no side effects. Ozone is a safe, non-toxic substance that is used in low doses, so there are no harmful side effects.

When it comes to your health and wellbeing, the team at Virtue Dental Care is always striving to deliver safe, effective, and conservative treatments. Ozone therapy is just one of the many biological dentistry options we use to make your dental care experience better. If you are in the Roanoke, VA area and want to know more about the benefits of ozone therapy and how we incorporate it into our holistic practice, please call our office at 336-606-0040 for an appointment.

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