Silver fillings need to be replaced because they can emit mercury vapors. Research in both Europe and the United States have shown the negative effects of silver fillings.
Gold fillings are much more durable and safe. One drawback can be the aesthetic and cosmetic aspect of the fillings. Also, if you have a combination of metal […]
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If they are small silver fillings can be replaced by composite fillings, which are tooth colored plastic fillings. For larger fillings crowns or a laser inlay can be used, which are made out of tooth colored porcelain. Gold fillings also can be replaced with porcelain material, which is a very long-lasting tooth-colored material.
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A Holistic Dentist uses materials that are more bio-compatible with the body as a whole. They also don’t use metal in the mouth. I believe that future dentistry trends will focus on more holistic and bio-compatible dentistry methods. Especially as more of the products are researched and patients become more knowledgeable.
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There are natural products that can be purchased at Whole Foods that will help with a child’s toothache. Other options are Children’s Tylenol or Advil.
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This sometime happens to patients that have silver fillings or mercury fillings in their mouth. Also, if they have any type of metal in their mouth, for example braces, it could cause them to have this metal taste, especially if they are very sensitive people.
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First, I would have the gums checked to make sure there is no type of infection or bacteria in the mouth. Then, I would also go to a doctor to see if there was something systemically from the stomach that could be causing the salty taste.
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Biological dentistry aims to use natural products or materials that are more compatible with the patient’s body. A biological dentist does not use any type of metals in the mouth, no metals underneath the crowns, no metal crowns and to some extent, no implants because these are materials that would be incompatible with the patient’s […]
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Yes, cavities are genetic. The genetic factor has to due with having a certain type of bacteria present in the mouth. Certain types of bacteria are passed along generations and the bacteria cause more cavities.
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The American Dental Association still endorses dental amalgams. However, mercury vapors are transmitted from dental amalgams on a daily basis, especially when you drink anything hot or when you chew on it. Because of this, Dr. Maddahi does not recommend amalgam fillings.
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Yes, there is a school of thought that believes that non-body compatible materials used in root canals and mercury fillings can cause various types of diseases like chronic fatigue and affect the autoimmune system,. The best way to know if these materials actually affect you is to perform a reactivity test. This blood […]
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