Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

[Dzone]

1st time to dentist in about 10 years...Good news was that he said, "Whatever you are doing, keep doing it. Everything is in perfect shape"..so much for dentists saying you need to go to see them every 6 months for the rest of your life LOL..Anyway, using a Sonicaire is 100% worth every penny and flossing at least 5 times a week or more. Thats all I do. That sonicaire is kick ass.

My question is this: He said I need 2 fillings replaced that have fallen out. Molars, way in the back. Cant see them. He said he can use silver, which has Mercury in it, or Plastic, which has some plastic chemicals in it. I asked him about the Mercury in the silver fillings, he says "Oh about the same amount as in a can of tuna fish" Well, that sounds like a bullshit answer if ever there was one, like they teach them to say that at Dental Seminars, Im sure, but he did say the silver fillings have been proven safe and are better than the plastic. So what do I do? These fillings broke out years ago and Ive never had a problem with them. I have silver fillings and feel pretty damn healthy, but I know Mercury in the system is nothing to **** around with. Am I being overly paranoid?

Im sorry, but we live in a culture now where you cant trust anyone when it comes to consumer protection.

Should I say **** it and get the broken teeth fixed or just leave things as they are without any additional mercury in my mouth?

TIA for your dental opinions

[sensitivenips]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

your worried about mercury in silver fillings? man ive been eating a lot of canned tuna lately bc of not being prepared with meals. having me get worried about myself tuna consumption now.

if money isnt an issue, and the chemicals in the plastic fillings dont bother you, then just get what makes you more comfortable, but i think they have been doing silver fillings for decades, so i wouldnt worry to much about that.

are you thinking that the mercury in the silver fillings is going to release mercury into your body on a day to day basis?

[Dzone]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

your worried about mercury in silver fillings? man ive been eating a lot of canned tuna lately bc of not being prepared with meals. having me get worried about myself tuna consumption now.

if money isnt an issue, and the chemicals in the plastic fillings dont bother you, then just get what makes you more comfortable, but i think they have been doing silver fillings for decades, so i wouldnt worry to much about that.

are you thinking that the mercury in the silver fillings is going to release mercury into your body on a day to day basis?

There is a fringe movement of people who are claiming that mercury in filings is causing all kinds of health problems and that silver filling with mercury should be avoided. Maybe I am being overly paranoid. Shit, anymore , it seams like there is some kinda poison in everything LOL

[Dzone]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

Either way , Youre going to get shit in your teeth, its either Mercury in the silver or the toxic chemicals in the plastic fillings...LOL

[sensitivenips]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

uh...you could take the route of getting a fake tooth maybe?

yea i totally get your concern about the frustration regarding chemical poisoning, what about a cap or is that pretty much the same thing?

[sofargone561]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

just get those teeth removed, there in the back right? BOOM problem solved i have saved the day again!

[nightrain116]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

You have a bigger chance of getting hit by lightning then having issues from fillings...

[jipped genes]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

either way. it won't effect you. there truly is not enough mercury in a filling to jack with an adult. same with the plastic. i am sure you get the same chemicals from drinking out of a plastic cup.

i wouldnt worry about it. now the sonicare............you are the 4th person recently who said they love it. i am going to get one!

[Dzone]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

either way. it won't effect you. there truly is not enough mercury in a filling to jack with an adult. same with the plastic. i am sure you get the same chemicals from drinking out of a plastic cup.

i wouldnt worry about it. now the sonicare............you are the 4th person recently who said they love it. i am going to get one!

Oh man, it is worth every penny. I have had mine for a long as time. Maybe 10 years or more. I was told by a dental Hygienist that nothing compares to using a sonicaire, so I bought one at Sams. It still is going strong. I am guessing they cost about $130. I would rather pay that than have gum disease
I just bought 4 replacement brushes for $35 at sams

[Pellethead]

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The last time I was at the dentist, the doc was outside the door with his assistant and made the remark "teeth sometimes shift due to steroid abuse". That's when I should have stood up and said people get beat up sometimes due to steroid abuse"!! Dick!

[Dzone]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

The last time I was at the dentist, the doc was outside the door with his assistant and made the remark "teeth sometimes shift due to steroid abuse". That's when I should have stood up and said people get beat up sometimes due to steroid abuse"!! Dick!

That has to be the stupidest dentist in history. Ya, he deserved a beating for that comment

[smalls1]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

^^^ LMFAO

[sensitivenips]

Re: Went to the dentist today and...I have a question

people get beat up sometimes due to steroid abuse"!! Dick!

are you defending your screwed up teeth by telling your hygienist you get beat up alot???