Category: Dr. James Linkous

⚗️ What Is Dental Amalgam? A mixture of mercury (50%), silver, copper, tin, and zinc; historically valued for strength and affordability. 📘 Past Use in Dentistry Amalgam was required in dental training and widely used as a cost-effective cavity treatment. 🙋 Patient Concerns Many patients reject any mercury exposure, regardless of evidence-based “safe” levels. ⚠️ […]

Biologic Dentistry vs Conventional Dentistry 📖 Definition Biologic: Holistic, links oral health to whole-body well-being.Conventional: Treats isolated dental issues and symptoms. 💡 Philosophy Biologic: Proactive, preventive, whole-body health.Conventional: Reactive, symptom-focused. ⚗️ Materials Biologic: Non-toxic, mercury/BPA-free, ceramic options.Conventional: Amalgam (mercury), fluoride, standard composites. 🛠️ Procedures Biologic: Minimally invasive, preserves tooth structure.Conventional: Standardized, often more invasive. ❤️ […]

Mewing: Fact vs. Fiction – Key Takeaways Definition Mewing is a tongue placement technique on the palate, aimed at improving jaw alignment and facial aesthetics. Origin Developed by Dr. John Mew, a British orthodontist, who later lost his credentials from the General Dental Council. Claims Proponents believe it can fix overbites, underbites, asymmetry, and enhance […]