Hi, I am having dentist problems, mostly because I had so much trouble with the mercury from my dental fillings. After having three crowns the old fashioned way, where they expose you to a lot of mercury when they grind down the teeth, I had horrible allergies and tons of health problems for years. So I didn't really trust my dentist. I avoided him, went for cleanings and got a different dentist to remove the fillings the good way. Now the old dentist is retired and the new guy wants me to have xrays and to buy a night guard from him which will cost $850. I think I can get it cheaper.

I have been avoiding Xrays for year, so perhaps it is a good idea. WHat do you think? His office says that he recommends a hard occlusal guard. My teeth are ground down, but I think most of the wear came before I had any guard. I have been using a soft guard because the dentist who removed my fillings thinks the soft one prevents soreness from TMJ problems. Do you have any thoughts about the hard/soft issue with the guard? I do have TMJ, but it is minor and I do care how my teeth look.

Also any thoughts about Xylitol gum or any other ways to remineralize teeth? DO you believe in oil pulling?? Thanks for your help.