What are the myths and facts surrounding amalgam fillings? If you ask your dentist about silver amalgam fillings and wonder whether you should have them removed or not then often depending on which dentist you see you will get different answers, many of them will tell you not to be silly as they are perfectly safe. Dr Rachel Hall holistic dentist in Brisbane explains the facts about amalgam fillings to help you make an informed choice. Amalgam fillings contain mercury by the way, but due to the ...
May 26, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
When it comes to getting your amalgam fillings removed find out why you should get it done right the first time by making the SMART choice. Brisbane Holistic Dentist Dr Rachel Hall explains more. Mercury, used in dental amalgam, has been linked to many health problems. About half of amalgam is made of mercury, the rest from other metals such as silver and tin. Mercury has been identified as an environmental hazard and linked to Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and kidney and brain damage...
May 19, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
How to detox for amalgam removal and to support your body to reduce mercury and heavy metals. Brisbane Holistic Dentist Dr Rachel Hall explains why you need to detox, and the benefits of it and outlines the detox protocol of amalgam removal. Having your amalgams removed is the same as putting your body through a detox. So unless you are in perfect health, full of energy, eating an optimal diet and have excellent liver function, great digestion, a strong immune system and are capable of chelating...
May 12, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Learn about the 6-step amalgam removal process with Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane Holistic Dentist. Understand why you require a consultation prior to undertaking amalgam removal and what is involved. It is important that your amalgams are removed safely and in a manner that takes into account the state and condition of your teeth and gums, your current health and your health history listen to learn why... www.holisticdentistry.au
May 05, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Learn about mercury in your dental fillings and why it is important to see a mercury-safe SMART-certified holistic dentist. Silver fillings called dental amalgam contain mercury which is released as a tasteless, colourless, odourless gas. This release of toxic gas is made worse when your dentist drills into your tooth. Discover what happens to mercury vapour and how a holistic dentist protects you from it when working on your amalgam fillings. Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane holistic dentist spills the ...
Apr 28, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The Poison in Your Teeth - sliver metal fillings called dental amalgam contain mercury a toxic heavy metal. Listen to this introductory conversation detailing the potential issues around mercury and amalgam dental fillings and your health by Brisbane holistic dentist Dr Rachel Hall. What are the issues with mercury in your fillings? How does it affect your health? What can you do about it? Discover the answers to these questions and more. www.holisticdentistry.au...
Apr 21, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Is Amalgam Removal Difficult? The process is quite straightforward as like in any other dental procedure we numb your mouth, drill and then put a new filling in. The difference with a holistic dentist is that we also use stringent safety protocols to minimise your and our exposure to mercury. SMART-certified Brisbane holistic dentist explains what is involved when you get your amalgam fillings removed. www.holisticdentistry.au In this weekly podcast, Dr Rachel Hall holistic dentist in Brisbane A...
Apr 14, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Dr Rachel Hall holistic dentist Brisbane discusses dental amalgam fillings and mercury. Discover why holistic dentists choose not to use amalgam fillings and why they advocate the safe removal of amalgam. According to several research studies, people with amalgam fillings exceed all the occupational exposure limits for mercury allowances set in all European and North American countries. Adults with four or more amalgams potentially run a significant health risk from the mercury, while in childre...
Apr 07, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Mercury, used in dental amalgam, has been linked to many health problems. Yet dentists are still placing it in people's teeth, telling them it is perfectly safe and advocating that it be left in your teeth. This is because no mainstream dental organisations recommend you replace your amalgam fillings as long as they are in good condition and there is no decay beneath them. Yet the IAOMT research group beg to differ stating that mercury is a neurotoxin and dental amalgams pose a significant healt...
Mar 31, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What is holistic dentistry? People often ask "what's the difference between holistic dentistry and traditional dentistry?" or "how similar is holistic dentistry to traditional dentistry?" A holistic dentist offers conventional and complementary dental care. Unlike a traditional dentist, who may focus on one particular tooth or gum problem, the holistic dentist focuses on an individual's whole mouth and whole body health. The holistic dentist is keenly aware of the best, most comprehensive long-t...
Mar 24, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Silver fillings called dental amalgam may be silver in colour and do contain some silver, but they also contain a mixture of other metals plus this one substance that could be adversely impacting your health without you even knowing it. Dr Rachel Hall exposed the hidden dangers in your silver amalgam fillings and explains why they should be safely removed with the help of a holistic dentist. So should you get your amalgam fillings removed? That is only a choice you can make but after listening t...
Mar 17, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Teeth decay because we eat too much sugar. Right? While this is true, it only partly explains what is going on in the body. If the cause of tooth decay were so simple we could prevent tooth decay by not eating sugar. Yet we know that it is not as easy as this. There are many exceptions to the rule that sugar causes tooth decay, for example, we see tooth decay in individuals who do not consume a lot of sugar and little or no tooth decay in those who do. Maybe then there is more going on with toot...
Mar 10, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of practices offering holistic dentistry and this has largely been patient-driven. In the past, clients were happy just to have a dentist fix their teeth but attitudes to dentistry have been gradually changing. The internet has made people much more informed about all aspects of dentistry and how oral health impacts other areas of their lives. People are turning to their dentist for information about everything from the right diet...
Mar 03, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dental school taught me that dental amalgam was safe, that mercury wasn't an issue and that fluoride helps prevent tooth decay - and I believed it. For the first 8 or 9 years of my career, I drilled, filled and placed amalgams and used fluoride for my patients. Then in 2001, I discovered that I had been misled, perhaps even lied to and that what I had been taught was wrong... Join Dr Rachel Hall in The Dental Zone and discover the myths and truths of dentistry. www.holsiticdentistry.au...
Feb 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Mercury fillings are bad for your health so is it enough for a dental office not to use amalgam? Do they need to be mercury safe to truly be a holistic dentist? Amalgam Free Dentistry Is It Enough? There are many dental practices that now advertise or state that they are amalgam free and whilst it is great that more and more dentists are choosing to longer use amalgam are they really aware of all the issues associated with the mercury that it contains? Dr Rachel Hall Brisbane holistic dentist of...
Feb 17, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Our diets have an impact on whether our teeth are prone to decay or not. In this episode discover what foods to eat to prevent tooth decay and support greater oral health and more importantly why. In order to prevent tooth decay we must focus on eating the highest quality foods we can to maximise the minerals and fat-soluble vitamins in our diets if we want to reach optimal oral health. To find out more about what you can do to support your oral health and prevent dental decay listen to Dr Rache...
Feb 10, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Learn why amalgam fillings are bad for your health and how SMART holistic dentists remove them safely to ensure you, the dental team and the environment are protected from the hidden mercury in your fillings. www.holisticdentistry.au
Feb 03, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Gum disease is linked to chronic and life-threatening systemic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and even cancer. By treating gum disease and addressing its root causes you can stop gum disease from killing you. Your gums and the bone around the teeth and the connective tissues are connected by direct pathways to other areas of your body. The blood that supplies your gums circulates around your whole body. This means if you have gum disease your blood is carrying mouth...
Jan 27, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
How To Prevent Gum Disease and Improve Your Health The traditional advice for the prevention of gum disease is to floss, brush, use mouth rinse and see your dentist twice a year. Yes, I'm sure you've heard it before and it is good advice, however it is only a part of the equation and I often ask myself as gum disease is linked to your systemic health, is this advice enough? I see patients who tell me they do all these things yet their gums still bleed and their gum health is worsening. Is it sim...
Jan 20, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Snoring, sleep apnoea, breathing disorders and what they have to do with a trip to the dentist. Sleep dentistry is a branch of dentistry where dentists help people with sleep problems such as snoring, sleep breathing disorders, sleep apnoea. TMJ dysfunction and teeth clenching and grinding can be an indication of sleep apnoea and ensuring the right diagnosis and treatment is offered is key Dentists can help support with sleep apnoea and snoring with dental appliances and are often best placed to...
Jan 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
TMJ - Teeth Mouth and Jaws. Many headaches and neck problems are caused by misaligned bites with TMJ disorder or an airway (breathing) disorder or both at the same time, a bad bite can also affect your whole posture and how your bodily organs function. Dr Rachel Hall Holistic Dentist Brisbane explains how TMJ issues and headaches are related to your teeth, mouth and jaws. www.holisticdentistry.au
Jan 06, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Is it a myth that fluoride reduces tooth decay? Fluoride and water fluoridation programs were supposed to be the answer to preventing tooth decay but yet dental cavities abound with at least 1 in 4 adults needing a dental filling because of decay. How Much Fluoride Is Bad For You? Conventionally trained dentists are not going to tell you this. There is a lot of science behind fluoride and its impact on your teeth and health but is what you have been told both sides of the coin, is it the truth? ...
Dec 30, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Dr Rachel Hall holistic dentist Brisbane tells all about mercury and dental fillings. How they could affect your health and what you should do if you are thinking of having your amalgam fillings removed. What are the impacts of mercury from amalgam dental fillings, what does mercury do to your body and how can amalgam fillings be safely removed? Discover why it is important to see a holistic dentist and how holistic dentistry supports you to safely remove amalgam fillings and eliminate heavy met...
Dec 23, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The mouth-body connection - is your mouth trying to tell you something? Your dental health affects your overall health and wellbeing, learn how to spot the warning signs of gum disease, and what you can do to treat, cure, prevent and heal gum disease naturally. Gum disease affects 99% of the population and can lead to premature tooth loss and dental infections. Gum disease is linked to systemic health conditions and can adversely impact your health. Holistic dentistry incorporates ways to care f...
Dec 16, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Dr Rachel Hall Holistic Dentist of Evolve Dental Holistic Dentistry Brisbane shares what holistic dentists are, what they do and why they do it. Dental health goes beyond brush, floss and don't eat sugar and holistic dentists seek to discover and understand the underlying root causes and systemic or lifestyle issues that are contributing to your dental health issues. The goal is to support a return to a healthy mouth and then to keep it that way. For many people, dental health is the missing lin...
Dec 09, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
