375: Amalgam, Fluoride, Root Canals and All Things DENTAL Affecting How We Age with NYC Smile Design

Hey! It is Natalie Jill! Today on Midlife Conversations I am chatting with Dr. Ramin Tabib and Dr. Elisa Mello about amalgam fillings. This old and outdated tooth restoration technique from the 1800s uses mercury, one of the most toxic substances for humans. While it's banned in some countries, it's still allowed in the US, likely because the American Dental Association (ADA) was built around it. In the past, barbers often replaced amalgam fillings, creating an economic need to protect the industry and ensure dentists had work. If the ADA were to admit that amalgams are harmful, it would lead to a flood of lawsuits. Additionally, because the metal in the fillings expands differently than teeth do, it causes tiny cracks, leading to more mercury leakage, tooth fractures, and decay. This sets us up for even more dental work in the future.   In this episode, you will learn: All About Amalgam Fillings Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Crowns The connection between dental health and overall wellness Advancements in dental implant materials Should you be using fluoride Pros & Cons of Root Canals Whether or not to get veneers and MORE! Learn more about Dr. Ramin Tabib and Dr. Elisa Mello at: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nycsmiledesign/?hl=en   WEBSITE: https://www.nycsmiledesign.com/ramin-tabib Watch this episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliejillfitness Read the Blog about the episode HERE:  https://www.midlifeconversations.com/blog/ Want to listen in on a LIVE recording of Midlife Conversations? You can listen in, hear the episode unedited prior to launch, AND stay on and ask your questions to the guest! (Don’t worry! We won’t air your questions so you can stay anonymous!) Go to Join.Midlifeconversations.com to learn more Free Gifts for Being a Listener of Midlife Conversations! FREE Mastering the Midlife Midsection guide: https://theflatbellyguide.com/ FREE Age optimizing and supplement guide: https://ageoptimizer.com   Additional links you might like to check out! 365 Community for Midlife Womenjoin.midlifeconversations.com The 7 Day Jump Start Midlife Edition www.the7dayjumpstart.com Home workouts www.Nataliejillfitness.com/homefit   To advertise on our podcast please reach out to [email protected]   Connect with me on your social media! Instagram www.Instagram.com/nataliejllfit Facebook www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit