I have one dental implant currently and need to get another one. My sister-in-law insists I need to switch my titanium dental implant for a zirconia as well as get zirconia for the second one. She’s one of those naturopaths or whatever they’re called. However, she was touting the dangers of amalgam fillings before anyone […]
Non-Metal Dental Implants
I have trouble with metal allergies and need to replace a tooth. I would love to get a dental implant but wondered if there are any that are non-metal. I’m worried having a metal one in my mouth will cause problems. Cassidy Dear Cassidy, You didn’t mention what type of metal allergy you have. Traditional […]
Are non-mercury fillings as strong as the mercury ones?
I wanted to get the non-mercury fillings, but my dentist insists they’re not as strong as the ones with mercury in it. I’m not comfortable with putting mercury in my mouth. Options? Stacey A. – Little Rock, AR Stacey, It sounds like your dentist isn’t quite trained in composite fillings, which are mercury-free. He is […]