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Sexy Amalgam Smile
medicine forum beginner
Joined: 04 Apr 2006
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 Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:00 am Post subject:
filling concerns
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Hello,
I am just 28 and I numerous fillings. Most are of the composite type. I've
read these fillings only last about 8 years.
-What can I do to make these fillings last longer
- Does it make a big difference on longevity wether the filling is on the
chewing surface or on the side
-Why do my mothers fillings that were done in her childhood in 1960 never
need to be replaced? (she says they are lead ones)
-Are there any new filling materials in development?
-Will I have any teeth left by 40 or is everything crowned and bridged by
then or worse...?
Yes I do try to take good care of my teeth and i have them professionally
cleaned every 3 months.
Thanx for your answers and I really apreciate you helping us in this
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Mark A
medicine forum Guru Wannabe
Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 226
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Re: filling concerns
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"anonymous" <xxx@xxx.com> wrote in message
news:44979d24$0$2017$ba620dc5@text.nova.planet.nl...
| Quote: | Hello,
I am just 28 and I numerous fillings. Most are of the composite type. I've
read these fillings only last about 8 years.
-What can I do to make these fillings last longer
- Does it make a big difference on longevity wether the filling is on the
chewing surface or on the side
-Why do my mothers fillings that were done in her childhood in 1960 never
need to be replaced? (she says they are lead ones)
-Are there any new filling materials in development?
-Will I have any teeth left by 40 or is everything crowned and bridged by
then or worse...?
Yes I do try to take good care of my teeth and i have them professionally
cleaned every 3 months.
Thanx for your answers and I really apreciate you helping us in this
newsgroup.
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Composite filling usually last longer than 8 years on AVERAGE, but it can
vary according to the circumstances of each filling and the tooth in
question. Dentists may not want to claim more than 8 years because some
composites will fail early and they don't want dissatisfied patients.
Your mother probably has silver amalgam fillings, which contain about 50%
mercury, 35% silver, 11-12% copper, 3% tin, and sometimes 1% zinc. Mercury
is the problem here, for the same reason that it is a problem in tuna fish.
One average silver amalgam filling contains enough mercury over its lifetime
in the mouth to exceed the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Adult Intake Standard. Animal and human autopsies demonstrate that mercury
builds up in the body over time. It is detected highest in the kidney,
stomach, jaw, and liver. It can pass through the placental barrier to the
unborn child. Some countries have banned their use, or prohibited government
insurance payments for amalgam fillings.
If your mother's fillings actually were lead, that would be a worse health
hazard than silver amalgam. Lead has been banned in paint and gasoline, and
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Mark & Steven Bornfel
medicine forum Guru
Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 888
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| Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:33 pm Post subject:
Re: filling concerns
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anonymous wrote:
| Quote: | Hello,
I am just 28 and I numerous fillings. Most are of the composite type. I've
read these fillings only last about 8 years.
-What can I do to make these fillings last longer
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Keep your teeth clean. Brush and floss properly. Maintain a good
healthy diet. Visit your dentist regularly.
| Quote: | - Does it make a big difference on longevity wether the filling is on the
chewing surface or on the side
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Not in any kind of predictable way. Generally larger fillings have a
higher probability of failing, no matter what they're made of.
| Quote: | -Why do my mothers fillings that were done in her childhood in 1960 never
need to be replaced? (she says they are lead ones)
-Are there any new filling materials in development?
-Will I have any teeth left by 40 or is everything crowned and bridged by
then or worse...?
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I am not good at fortune telling. What could give you a clue, since
you are going to your dentist regularly, is if you are continually
getting new cavities each time you go, or if your fillings are mostly
stable, with the occasional cracked filling or tooth needing replacement.
If you are still getting new cavities with this level of oral hygiene
and professional care, something needs to change. Your dentist should
be able to discuss this with you--or find a dentist who will.
Good luck,
Steve
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Yes I do try to take good care of my teeth and i have them professionally
cleaned every 3 months.
Thanx for your answers and I really apreciate you helping us in this
newsgroup.
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001 |
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