I’m not sure what to do. I’d been having serious problems with eczema and pain. I ended up getting tested and it turns out I have multiple allergies to a variety of dental materials. What we know so far is I’m allergic to cobalt, chromium, dental cement, formaldehyde, titanium, and more than a few chemicals. […]
Dentist Insists on Metal Based Crown
I have sensitivities to metal. It took me years to get my dentist to give me a white filling instead of a silver one. He finally gave in when most dentists were already doing them. Now I’m having to fight him about metal in my dental crown. He says the all-porcelain crowns can’t go on […]
Mercury Versus BPA Laden Fillings
I have a mouth full of amalgam fillings. I recently learned they’re filled with mercury. I did some research because I thought I might be better off replacing them, but then I learn the composite fillings are laden with BPA. Is one worse than the other or am I doomed either way? Laura Dear Laura, […]
Will Insurance Cover a Holistic Dentist?
I’ve been going through my dental insurance provider book with a fine-toothed comb. I can’t find a holistic dentist anywhere. Does this mean insurance doesn’t cover holistic dentists? If that’s the case, what’s the best type of dentist to go to in order to change my amalgam fillings to white fillings? Brianna Dear Brianna, The […]
Whitening Strips Aren’t Whitening My Filling
I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’ve been using Crest Whitestrips. They’ve been whitening everywhere they can reach. But, I have one filling that won’t whiten. Does that need a different type of white strip or do I just need to do that part longer than the other teeth? Alex Dear Alex, You’re […]