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 […]
Am I putting my health at risk if I have my amalgam fillings removed?
I have quite a few silver fillings and I want to have them out and replaced with white fillings. When I asked my dentist about it, he pretty much told me he wouldn’t remove them because it not safe and I could ingest mercury. Isn’t there anyone who can remove my fillings safely? — Michael […]
Is mercury-free best for my kids?
I’m not really sure what to think about this whole mercury-free thing. I’ve had silver fillings all my life and they are completely fine. Now that I have kids, I’ve become more conscious about what they are exposed to – even down to the chemicals I use in our home. I guess it would make […]
Silver fillings… do I really need to remove and replace them?
I recently moved to a new town and the dentist I am now seeing recommended that I have my silver fillings removed and replaced. The estimate he gave me for the procedure was nearly $4000. Is this really necessary? Why did my old dentist never say anything about it? — Tina Tina, Is your dentist recommending this […]