by Pride Dental | Jan 27, 2022 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
Last time, we got to share the great news that the world’s largest manufacturer of dental products is no longer selling mercury amalgam – an antique material that science has linked with neurological, psychological, autoimmune, and other disorders. But... 
by Pride Dental | Oct 1, 2020 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
The US took an important step forward this past week when the FDA issued new guidance on mercury amalgam, recommending that it not be used in a number of high-risk populations: Pregnant and nursing women. Women who are planning on pregnancy. Children, especially those... 
by Pride Dental | Nov 1, 2018 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
One question that often pops up when people are first learning about the hazards of “silver” mercury amalgam fillings is whether they should get them removed right away and replaced with metal-free, biocompatible alternatives – especially if... by Pride Dental | Aug 24, 2017 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
This week marks the 7th anniversary of the Mercury Awareness Week, a joint campaign by Dr. Mercola and Consumers for Dental Choice, the organization leading the fight against the use of mercury amalgam in dentistry. Our office has proudly been mercury-free – and... 
by Pride Dental | Mar 16, 2017 | Diet & Nutrition, Mercury / Heavy Metals
During this Lenten season, those of us who give up meat on Fridays will be eating fish. We know including fish in our diet can offer nutritional benefits–a 6-ounce serving offers a hefty dose of B vitamins, some minerals, and those beneficial omega-3 fats. But...