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Has the discomfort and alienation of temporomandibular joint disorder deeply affected your quality of life? You are not alone. An estimated ten million Americans have this condition, and an astounding 90 percent of them are women, mostly of childbearing age. TMD can wreak havoc with your physical health and peace of mind. Carlsbad dentist, Dr. Al A. Fallah provides answers and treatment solutions for TMJ disorders. Lifelong challenge For many women, TMD is a daily struggle faced silently and unaided. Maybe you have had obvious symptoms such as jaw pain, locked jaw, and joint noises (grinding, clicks, and pops) for … Continue reading “Women suffering TMJ disorders find relief with dental treatment in Carlsbad”

Dr. Fallah and his entire office make every effort to offer the most comfortable and personalized attention possible to each patient visiting the lovely and relaxing dental offices in the Carlsbad (northern coastal San Diego) area. They endeavor to make sure patients are happy with their experiences and are treated with the latest, state-of-the-art dental techniques. One of Dr. Fallah’s latest advanced dental services is a brilliant new gum rejuvenation technique that is offered by only a few dentists in the world. Conventional vs Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation This new less invasive and much faster treatment than traditional gum surgery for … Continue reading “Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation”

Apolipoprotein E (APOE), a class of apolipoprotein found in the chylomicron and IDLs, binds to a specific receptor on liver cells and peripheral cells.APOE was initially recognized for its important role in cardiovascular disease and lipoprotein metabolism. Recently APOE has been studied for its the part it plays in a number of biological processes not directly related to lipoprotein transport, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), immunoregulation, and cognition.APO-E4 was identified in 1997 as a significant risk factor for the early onset of Alzheimer’s. APO-E2 was identified as protective against Alzheimer’s.APO-E has 299 amino acids with different ratios of arginine and cysteine … Continue reading “Mercury Free Dentist — Alzheimer’s Information”

Tension headaches are the most commonly occurring type of headache. These may be due to depression, anxiety, stress, or holding the neck and head in abnormal positions. This causes the headache as the muscles tighten in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw. Tension headaches most often occur on both sides of the head, generally starting at the back of the head and spreading forward. Pain associated with tension headaches can be squeezing or dull, like a tightening vice or band – that’s why we often feel the urge to rub the painful area – a natural move to loosen the … Continue reading “The Headache and TMJ”

At Least One Dental School is Forward-Looking Research from major universities and the World Health Organization (WHO) clearly indicate that amalgam, mercury-based filling are toxic, adversely affecting the body’s immune response and the environment in general. Research has also indicated that the most toxic metal is mercury — considered to be more toxic than lead, arsenic, or cadmium. With all of the negative indicators piling up, nearly fifty percent of all U. S. dentists still use mercury fillings in their practices and a large number of U. S. dental schools continue to teach with mercury fillings as the material of … Continue reading “Toxic Mercury and Changes WHY is Mercury Still Used?”

The use of PRF in dentistry was first introduced by its inventor Dr. Joseph Choukroun MD from France. Healing factors as related to the patient: 1) When a patient has low vitamin D levels; below 30 ng per ml of blood, healing will be slowed, and it is also associated with higher levels of allergies. The human body produces its own antibiotics, vitamin D is necessary for this process. (Reference: Olsen, European Journal of clinical microbiology) The deficiency of vitamin D increases the prevalence of the harmful strains of the following bacteria in the body: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Klebsiella, E. coli, … Continue reading “PRF stands for platelet-rich fibrin”

Holistic dentistry comes from the philosophy that the health of your mouth can affect your health and you’re overall well-being.Any sort of infection in the mouth can burden the immune system, can spread to other parts of the body and this is very well documented in scientific literature.Infections from the tooth or gum area can spread into distant parts of the body and can cause heart problems, brain abscesses and can lead to the death of a person. Therefore, it is very important to address the health of the mouth, first and foremost, from the point of eliminating any acute … Continue reading “About Holistic Dentistry”

If you choose to have silver-mercury fillings replaced, make sure that you are protecting yourself in the process of the removal. The amalgam removal process needs to be very safe. The drilling on the silver-mercury filling releases a tremendous amount of mercury vapor. It is essential, especially if you have a higher sensitivity to toxic substances that you are well-protected during this highly critical phase of the treatment.We have two different protocols. One is a protocol that is advocated by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and we have another protocol that is even more stringent than the … Continue reading “THE MERCURY – SAFE ENVIRONMENT”

Metal-Free Dentistry Following our holistic philosophy, we use only materials that are bio-compatible with the patient’s mouth and body.We do several bio-compatibility tests to ensure that the patient’s mouth is not going to create an adverse reaction and that the material to be used is going to be neutral to that patient’s body. We are metal-free. We avoid any sort of metal restorations and there are many reasons for that. One fundamental reason is that materials actually create an electrical field.People in the profession of acupuncture understand that the teeth have an electromagnetic connection to the body that is called … Continue reading “Holistic Dentistry Approach”

I would like to share with you some exciting developments in our office. I recently became accredited by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). IAOMT is dedicated to advancing safe and biologically compatible dentistry. Some of our Biologically Safe Dental services include:1. Safe removal of mercury filling protocol.2. Biocompatible metal-free restorations3. Laser/ O3 treatment as an adjunct modality for gum disease, tooth decay, and treatment of jaw bone infections.I am also a fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (FICCMO), a graduate of LVI, a graduate of Occlusal Studies in Neuromuscular Orthodontics, training in Osteopathic Cranial … Continue reading “latest-office-news”