by Pride Dental | Feb 28, 2019 | Dentistry, Fluoride, Mercury / Heavy Metals
We’re all exposed to countless environmental toxins every day – many with neurotoxic effects. This is especially concerning with respect to children. First, their smaller size means it takes less exposure to have an effect. Also, their brains are still developing. The... 
by Pride Dental | Mar 22, 2018 | Fluoride
As we’ve noted before, the thyroid is a small but mighty gland that sits just above your collarbone and plays a key role in every single bodily function. The thyroid itself regulates all of your cellular metabolism; your energy, how you grow, heal and regenerate, how... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 9, 2017 | Fluoride, Mercury / Heavy Metals
The EPA rule requiring mercury amalgam separators in dental offices has been revoked. This turnabout fascinates us. Mercury is, after all, a known neurotoxin with unique properties. In fact, a 15th century a German sage marveled at its physical properties, saying,... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 2, 2017 | Diet & Nutrition, Fluoride, General Health, Healthy lifestyle, Oral Health, Periodontal health, Uncategorized
Though we’ve blogged before on the benefits of green tea for healthy gums and its ability to relieve oral pain, we’ve not looked at the relationship between tea – green or otherwise – and fluoride A recent entry on the Nourished Kitchen blog, a traditional... 
by Pride Dental | May 19, 2016 | Fluoride, Oral Hygiene
Okay, so you don’t really neeeeed toothpaste. Yes, you read that right. In fact, in many cases, you’re better off without it – especially if your only “option” is the average toothpaste you find in your average big box or drug store. In our opinion, that option’s no... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 11, 2016 | Fluoride
We all want the best for our kids, and like everything in life, there are different opinions on how to get there. Maybe you go out of your way to read labels in your attempt to give your family the best quality products you can. But there’s one label you might...