Posts Tagged ‘amalgam fillings’

Can you name an alternative to zinc fri amalgam filling material?

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
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Hi!
Im adentist and work in Sweeden.
Im asking about the periapical surgury.
Which type of retrograde filling can i use insteadd of zinc fri amalgum, “the best prognosis”.
And what called the dye taht used for identifying the ckracks in the roots.
Gratefull for answer!

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I want to improve my smile, how could I do this and could this happen in just 1 day?

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
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Mark, i have been thinking of improving my smile and want to know the best option. My front tooth is discoloured, dead, and now the tooth next to it has a dirty mark on it, one of them is overlapping a little. I want to feel confident with my smile, the rest of my teeth are good, except for the fact that i have metal fillings and would like white, what do you suggest, and do you have any idea of cost, could i get this makeover in 1 day…

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Are white fillings suitable or recommended for large fillings?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
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Hi,
I would like to have my amalgam fillings removed for the newer type ones. I have 3, 1 of them is small one is large in the center of the tooth and one is very large taking up most of the tooth. The two large ones are also maun chewing teeth. Are the newer white fillings strong enough for such a big hole or would I need to have teeth removed?
Also how can I be sure that the dentist I choose removes them in a safe manner?

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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

Is it possible to get invisible retainers after my 6 month smiles treatment, and is there any risk with having white fillings during pregnancy?

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
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Good evening Dr Rob I am currently wearing 6 month smile ceramic braces and am near the end of treatment I will need to wear a retainer however i would like this to look invisable, is this possible ? Also I would like to replace my fillings with white fillings after treatment I am wondering , is there risks of changing fillings during pregnancy, id ideally like them changed before I become pregnant ie ASAP Many thanks Look forward to your reply,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My dentist insists amalgam fillings are better than white fillings, what do you think?

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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I would like to find out more about ‘white fillings’. My dentist does not recomend these and insists that amalgam metal colour fillings are much better.,
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White fillings are now very st… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

I’ve been told that I have to have crown treatment now after only needing a filling, please advise me.

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
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I wanted to change my metal fillings for white ones.I paid £150 to have one done and the experience was awful.THe dentist made me feel like a naughty school child making remarks such as”You can make this longer if you like”I was told my the receptionist that as he started my treatment then he would have to continue.The new filling I had was so uncomfortable and extremelely painful when I chewed but again I was told only “my dentist”could rectifty the problem.Reluctantly I have gone back to the same man to have another filling replaced but as I have been grinding down on a bottom tooth he now says I have to have a crown costing £490I please advise.thanks,
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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Can you fix a large amalgam filling with a white filling?

Friday, April 30th, 2010
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Are you able to fix a large amalgam filling with a white filling or do the two materials not stick? Also I have a fine line of my front tooth which is stained, what would you recommend to remove this stain? Thank you,
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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Do I have my tooth extracted OR the root canal treatment?

Monday, April 12th, 2010
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My dentist has given me the option of root canal treatment or extraction on a tooth, lower jaw, back right. The tooth is already heavily filled with amalgam. I am a very nervous patient (terrified more like). Is it worth the pain, possible side effects and cost of root canal treatment for an already heavily ‘filled’ tooth?,
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Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk