i am against implants, so do bridges, i would say. but, if you really want the best advice, maybe you can send your pic to terry dischenger and get his assessment.
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there is an orthodontist in oregon, terry dischinger (former portland trailblazer). Dischinger practices orthodontics with his son, Bill Dischinger, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Dischinger is considered nationally as a leader in both functional jaw orthopedics and orthodontic technology and has lectured extensively throughout the United States. i have actually been to his office. he is famous for never pulling teeth to put on braces. he is sent cases from all over the world. i would consult his office first before getting any teeth pulled. if you do have teeth pulled for any other reason, it is best to go to a biologic dentist so that you do not form a cavitation in your jaw.
Terry Dischinger, Dr.
3943 Douglas Way
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
Phone: (503) 635-4439
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Dischinger
http://www.locateadoc.com/directory.cfm/3/OR/Lake%20Oswego
A titanium dental implant is usually made out of an alloy of this metal along with several other metals blended together. The most common alloy used has a ratio of 90 parts titanium, 6 parts aluminum and 4 parts vanadium
titanium implants are putting metal and a high milliamperage close to the brain. i have seen a woman who measured nearly 400 milliamps positive charge, and 30 neg charge who had three in her mouth; she paid $9,000 for them. the dr said she could have ran a stereo off her teeth. we removed them. our body runs on electrical impulses, so this can disrupt them (and brain waves). also, dentists and drs will tell you that bone grows to titanium implants. well, it will grow around it. but, it is a foreign object and the body will build up antibodies to it. over time, it will pull away from the bone and can become loose. if you will notice, they say implants last about 15 years or so. they are working on an implant made of diamond, supposed to be available in 5 yrs. but, it will still be a foreign object and pull away from the bone.
Zirconium dioxide implants are supposed to be the wave of the future. They are still putting a foreign body into the jaw and the immune system will launch an immune response, so they will still loosen over time, which is why dentists say implants last 15 years or so. The body see it as a threat and does something called encapsulation. It is the same process that happens with breast implants and the reason that most all breast implants need replaced in 10 years. Granted, they are better than having titanium metals that are near the brain and can interfere with brain waves, but with the immune response, it isn't worth it to me.
Hey, I just read your post about baking soda and fluoride. You were right on both counts. baking soda is abrasive and can wear enamel and cause sensitivity for some people. Baking soda can also act as a very mild abrasive cleaner perfect for removing stains from sinks, counter tops and even fine china. Some people do ok with it, but I wouldn't chance it. The fluoride is ok topically and has actually been proven to harden teeth (but it was a higher concentration than toothpaste and had to remain on the teeth for a period of time). The toothpaste I use has fluoride. Here is more info:
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