Kombucha has a reputation for being an aid to digestion and health. It was first brewed in China and then spread to Japan and Russia about 2000 years ago. It has recently become popular here in the US. But... what are the facts?
As old silver mercury fillings age and are exposed to extreme hot and cold, like coffee and ice cream, they expand and contract leaving gaps between the tooth and the filling over time. when that happens bacteria can sneak between and under the filling where it can't be seen visually and can only be seen only by x-ray. The older fillings are made of a mix of silver and mercury to make the material workable to be molded into the cavity space where the infected tooth structure was removed. New restorative materials are more stable under temperature changes and chemically bond to the tooth structure sealing the edge of the tooth making it less likely to get re-infected by bacteria in your mouth. Take a look in your mouth and see if you have mercury silver filling in your mouth that might need attention. Give us a call if you have questions or book a telehealth consult so we can see what your concerns are!
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Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Quick tips on keeping your smile healthy and white as we get ready to reveal those smiles this summer! Join our Summer Whites Reveal on June 15. Tag us and show us your smile and we will donate $1 for every tag to UCLA Children's Cancer Research Fund!