Why Won’t My Dentist Remove My Fillings?

I’m so frustrated. I want to get my old silver filling removed. Really, really want to. My dentist insists all the hype about the mercury content a big nothing and just a way to scare patients. Well, I am scared and I want them gone. But, my dentist is still refusing. Is there a way… Continue reading Why Won’t My Dentist Remove My Fillings?

Trying to keep silver mercury fillings out of my kids’ teeth

I told my kids’ pediatric dentist that I don’t want mercury fillings in their teeth and she looked at me like I had grown a 3rd eye. If so many adults including me don’t want mercury fillings, why would I let my kids have them? She mumbled something about the teeth being baby teeRead More

How much does a tooth filling cost?

I think I have a cavity. My tooth zings when anything cold touches it and it hurts on and off. I don’t have dental insurance. Will you please tell me how much a tooth filling costs? Kam Kam – The cost of a tooth filling is affected by the size of the cavity and whether… Continue reading How much does a tooth filling cost?

Can I scrape mercury fillings off my teeth?

I have old mercury fillings in my teeth. I want them out but I had this conversation with my dentist before and he is not going to remove them until he thinks they need to be replace. Can I scrape them out? – Brian Brian – You should not attempt to remove the amalgam fillings… Continue reading Can I scrape mercury fillings off my teeth?