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Dental amalgam is made of 50% pure elemental mercury, 35% silver, 13% tin, 2% copper, and a trace of zinc and may be called ‘silver fillings, amalgam or alloy. These materials are mixed and once placed in the tooth, the mesh enters a solid-state.The World Health Organization has a set of publications that have reported a significant amount of mercury in human bodies that are coming from the dental amalgam.The FDA has recently advised against the use of amalgam fillings in pregnant women and young children – which is a significant step.Calgary University looked at the effects of very minute … Continue reading “Amalgam Silver Fillings”

Computerized Digital Accuracy versus Articulation Paper Dr. Fallah uses state-of-the-art, accurate diagnostic and measurement devices such as the T-Scan II. The T-Scan is a device that virtually eliminates the old “trial and error” approach necessary when articulation paper is utilized in the analysis of jaw and tooth pressure and alignment during occlusal measurements.Dr. Fallah uses this advanced technology to ensure unsurpassed accuracy of occlusal and bites data for his patients — for the most complex — and even simplest of dental treatment.The assessment procedure is extremely efficient—no clumsy or messy articulation paper to deal with. The digital data provides a … Continue reading “State-of-the-Art Technology”

The term “TMJ” is the acronym for “TemperoMandibular Joint.” The TMJ is a ball and socket joint that allows you to open your lower jaw, close the jaw and move it sideways when chewing and speaking.Everyone has two TMJ joints, each located about one centimeter in front of the ear. These are the only joints in the head and if one or both joints develop problems or become off balance, you may develop TMJ problems — sometimes called TMD (as an acronym for TemperoMandibular Dysfunction).There are a wide variety of symptoms associated with TMJ / TMD such as:– Tinnitus (ringing … Continue reading “TMJ”

TENS is the abbreviation for Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation. It is a description covering a wide range of devices used in medicine and dentistry for a variety of purposes.TENS is the abbreviation for Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation. It is a description covering a wide range of devices used in medicine and dentistry for a variety of purposes.High frequency TENS delivers an electrical stimulus of 80 – 100Hz. Commonly referred to as ‘pain blockers’ TENS – as they are used to relieve pain by inhibiting the transmission of pain signals through neural pathways.Low frequency TENS units deliver an electrical stimulus of … Continue reading “TENS”

The IAOMT is raising awareness of research linking cases of arthritis to dental amalgam fillings. In this new study, researchers David and Mark Geier report on a significant relationship between the number of dental amalgam filling surfaces and diagnoses of arthritis. They find that incidences of arthritis peak among adults with 4 to 7 dental amalgam filling surfaces. Click here to learn more