Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Biocompatible Dentistry, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Aug 4th, 2008 No Comments »
I am a firm believer that the mercury content in silver fillings is not good for you. My personal preference is not to have any silver fillings.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Biocompatible Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Jun 13th, 2008 No Comments »
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.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on May 7th, 2008 No Comments »
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.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, TMJ, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Crowns and Bridges, Tooth Bonding, Teeth Bleaching, dentures, Braces on May 6th, 2008 No Comments »
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 […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Biocompatible Dentistry, Dental Health on Apr 9th, 2008 No Comments »
A composite dental filling is made of plastic materials that are tooth-colored to match the natural teeth.
At our office we don’t use silver or metal fillings. These types of fillings are made with mercury. Studies have shown that mercury vapors can be emitted from the fillings and the vapors have been shown to […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Mar 18th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes metal fillings can be replaced. However, if the fillings are too large, they are best restored with porcelain inlays or onlays.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Mar 18th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, there are tooth-colored fillings. They are made of resin, or plastic, and come in many colors to match the color of the teeth.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Facial Pain, Dental Technology, Dental Health, dentures on Mar 4th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, you can have an infection in your mouth, like gum disease, and the resources of the body being used to fight disease can become lethargic. The infection in the mouth can also infect the heart and cause rheumatic fever. It’s quite possible you may be sick because infections in the mouth, but it may […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening on Mar 4th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, there are tooth-colored materials in many shades.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Mar 4th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, it is possible to be allergic to any dental material. It is best not to have amalgam fillings, because of the constant mercury vapors released.