Re: Filling Replacement Material Question

most dentists do not know the materials they are putting in people's mouths. most white fillings have BPA and i have had dentists tell the patients they didn't when they did, so you are right to be cautious. the fluoride thing might be ok if we didn't get so much fluoride from out enviornment. the kind in our water is a different chemical make up that what is in fillings and toothpaste, but it still adds to body burden. even if we don't drink tap water, many companies are using that water to make products, and all out food is irrigated and washed in it. fluoride is a trace mineral and too much causes brittle bones and mottled teeth. humans are most likely getting too much fluoride and do not need more, so i would avoid the fillings that contain it.

i assume what you pasted was the chemicals in the filling you are referring to. if you click here, you'll see it contains 3 ingredients you don't want to have.

you are probably lucky he is not concerned about your amalgams, because he might drill them out and that would expose you to a lot of mercury. they need to be cut in 4 pieces. make sure he does that if you have them out.

he is not correct that diamondcrown is only for crowns. it can be used for fillings and it is stronger and more durable. some dentists don't like it because they think it is too rigid, while others prefer it. but, it takes skill to use it and if you don't do the fillings just right, it can cause sensitivity and/or pain. it is nothing you want a dentist experimenting with.

Companies like 3M and Ivoclar have new ZO with a translucent core (instead of opaque) and new computer software that can make ZO inlays. but, i think they are still combining it with chemicals that are not biocompatible, so it is always best to get and MSDS (material safety data sheet). Zirconium Oxide - thin strong margins like gold, very pure, white, non electrical-conducting. click here for info on ZO.

Torrie