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FDA: Recommends dentists in Berkeley, CA (and elsewhere) stop the use of dental amalgam in 9 high-risk groups

FDA Recommends Use of Dental Amalgam at Transcendentist in Berkeley CA Area

Transcendentist in Berkeley, CA has always “transcended” the “conventional”; for instance, due to our fresh, whole-health approach to dentistry, Drs Praj Kamat and Ruhi Sangha do not place amalgam fillings made from a combination of metallic substances, including a known toxin: mercury. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing recommendations on the use of dental amalgam among certain “high-risk” populations. The new FDA guidelines In an advisory issued on its FDA.gov website, the agency recommends that nine groups have their cavities treated with non-mercury-containing fillings. As noted, the fillings that they recommend instead are made from toothlike … Continue reading

Beware of At Home Treatments Claiming to Regrow Gum Tissue

Gum Regrowth Treatment at Transcendentist in Berkeley CA Area

When you notice your gums receding, you might first think of trying an at-home remedy to regrow lost gum tissue. Many over-the-counter items exist for whitening teeth and straightening teeth that there must be one for receding gums, too, right? Not really. An at-home remedy cannot solve this problem. You won’t think that if you Google or Bing the term “Gum Regrowth Treatment Berkeley CA,” though. What you will come up with are many traditional treatments that do not change your gum health. They might make you feel as if you are doing something productive to help the situation, but … Continue reading