Renew Wellness Dentistry

07/30/2026

Because "silver" amalgam fillings are roughly 50% mercury and mercury is a potent neurotoxin, when old ones need to be removed, safety is critical to limit exposure -- to patients, our team, and our environment.

Dr. Castro is certified in SMART, the IAOMT | International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology's science-based protocol for safely removing amalgam.

Learn more: https://renewellnessdentistry.com/services/mercury-filling-removal/

07/28/2026

"Dental amalgam exposure," the authors of a fascinating new study concluded, "may be associated with both increased risk of MS and faster disability progression. Findings support a potential synergistic effect with smoking and raise the hypothesis that mercury may contribute to MS-related neurodegeneration."

The full text of the study -- "Dental-amalgam exposure and the risk and progression of multiple sclerosis" -- is available here: https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/55/3/dyag059/8661859

07/23/2026

A traditional dental exam gives is a lot of information about your mouth's overall health. A real-time look at what's happening in your oral microbiome can tell us even more.

While views through our microscope can't tell us which specific species of bacteria are present, we can see what general types of microbes are there and whether harmful types may be overwhelming the helpful.

The more info we gather, the more specifically we can customize your care and support your whole-body health by supporting your oral and airway health!

07/21/2026

***BIG*** congratulations to our dental assistant Arlene, who was accepted to hygiene dental school at University of Texas! We are *so* proud of her and happy for her -- but we're going to miss her dearly.

And what a beautiful soul to send flowers and a wonderful thank you card to Dr. Castro!

At Renew, we believe in supporting our team members growth and long term success.

07/16/2026

People's jaws today are smaller, narrower than our ancestors' ever were. The result is crooked, crowded teeth and an increase in airway issues -- not to mention their systemic consequences.

This book offers a clear, accessible explanation of this phenomenon -- a must-read for understanding how your mouth's structure can affect both your oral and your overall health.

Do you, or someone you know, live with snoring, teeth grinding, poor sleep, aches and pains, chronic fatigue, moodiness, and other seemingly inexplicable symptoms? Your whole body suffers oxygen deficiency from a clogged airway and poor sleep when your mouth is structurally impaired.Six-Foot Tige...

07/14/2026

This is such a satisfying set of before/after photos!

The patient was a 10-year-old who came in with a very deep bite and chronic mouth breathing.

Treatment included the Vivos guide, myofunctional therapy, and a functional frenectomy. After 6 months, we had improved her vertical deficiency and her symptoms were resolved.

But the real key to success? Compliance. Both the child and family followed through beautifully with all instructions and guidance. They were amazing. And it shows.

07/10/2026

We are so grateful to those who take the time to post a review so others can learn even more about what our practice is like -- and why folks will travel a good distance for the kind of airway-focused dental care we provide.

Thank you, Tina, for your good words!

07/08/2026

This comprehensive article by a veteran myofunctional therapist includes a lot of photos to show the most common kinds of issues that "myo" is designed to address. If airway issues -- and their potential impacts -- are something new to you, you may find the piece especially useful!

What a Myofunctional Therapist Looks AtCertain conditions and habits can have a negative impact on oral posture and function. The result is what we call a myofunctional disorder. Though there are different kinds of disorders, all involve a change in the amount of vertical space between the dental ar...