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 Increasing evidence surrounding the potential human and environmental hazards of conventional dental techniques has sparked a flurry of alternatives within traditional dental practice. Holistic dentistry promotes preventative oral care and maintenance, and an environmental commitment to reducing waste and using non-toxic materials.
The holistic dentist eschews the use of mercury and silver-based amalgam fillings and traditional x-rays, which create waste chromium and require other hazardous processing chemicals, in lieu of safe, biocompatible filling materials and digital imaging.
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It might be difficult to imagine the effect that one tiny toothbrush can have on the environment. If you consider that about 50 million toothbrush pounds make their way into U.S. landfills every year, the collective result is quite a hefty waste load.
Here are some tips for making a planet-friendly pick once your current brush outlives its usefulness:
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You can acquire a whiter smile without resorting to the abrasive methods of conventional tooth-whitening practices. Many natural tooth-whiteners and whitening toothpastes on the market are gentle and effective, though they may take longer to achieve desired results because they do not employ the use of harsh chemicals and bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide.
It's also simple and inexpensive to mix up your own natural toothpaste and mouthwash at home. Best of all, you’ll know exactly what went into them. You can keep your teeth, gums, and mouth healthy without wasting money on conventional products that are full of harsh chemicals and artificial flavors and colors.
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