I needed a filling on two back teeth. I told my dentist I wanted white fillings. He tried to talk me out of it saying they were back teeth and no one would be able to see them. Plus, it would save me money. I explained to him that it wasn’t about the appearance but… Continue reading Dentist Messed Up My White Fillings
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Will Mercury-free Dentists Treat Children?
My son has a cavity. I told the dentist I wanted to get him a mercury-free filling, but the dentist said children can’t really have those. If I went to a mercury-free dentist would they give him a white filling? I don’t really want to put a known toxin in his body, even though I… Continue reading Will Mercury-free Dentists Treat Children?
Why Hasn’t the US Gotten Rid of Amalgam Fillings Yet?
My sister told me the United States signed a treaty to get rid of amalgam fillings, but my dentist still does them. Is he breaking the law? Karen, Dear Karen, The United States signed the Minamata Convention on Mercury. This is focused more on the environment than on the fillRead More
Do silver amalgam fillings stain teeth?
I have four silver fillings on molars that I want replaced with white fillings. My dentist said that my teeth appear to be stained by the fillings and the white fillings might not look as good as I want. He will still do them, but he advised me because he doesn’t want me to be… Continue reading Do silver amalgam fillings stain teeth?