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I was going to go to a holistic dentist in my area, the only one within 500 miles. Anyway, I wanted to get my silver's replaced with composite. To make a long story short, I didn't like his removal techniques. I talked to my current dentist, and he is familiar with Huggins and the removal, and would take all the neccessary precautions.
He doesn't do any testing for composite compatibility, nor does the holistic dentist. Is this a huge concern, or are most composites ok? I plan to get started on a quadrant the week after Thanksgiving. Thanks
In Reply to: Fillings posted by Jennifer on November 20, 2003 at 17:17:27:
Depending on who you hear from, most composites are better than amalgam. Ask, however, if the new material has flouride in it.
In Reply to: Fillings posted by Jennifer on November 20, 2003 at 17:17:27:
Hi Jennifer,
Even if your dentist does not test for compatibility, you can order a Clifford materials reactivity blood test yourself (719) 550-0008. I think the cost is about $250.00 . Hope this helps---
ktj
In Reply to: Fillings posted by Jennifer on November 20, 2003 at 17:17:27:
Hi, Jennifer.
It does take extra training to know to do the testing and how to intrepret the testing results. Most composites are safe for most people. However, for those for whom they might be a problem the time to find out is NOT after they are in the tooth.
Listen to KTJ & Mike.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Fillings (Archive in dental.) posted by Walt Stoll on November 21, 2003 at 07:45:57:
I ordered a test kit from a test kit from Peak Performance. I wasn't able to get a hold of Clifford. Any experience with this company? It's $150 for a short test which just includes filling materials, and $250 for a full test which is fillings and everything restorative. I think I will probably do the short, although I do need some inlays/onlays but they are porcelain. This is so frustrating, it seems as there is always a hoop to jump through. I wish I just would have had the composites put in the 1st time and not have to go through this.
In Reply to: Re: Fillings (Archive in dental.) posted by Jennifer on November 21, 2003 at 16:39:44:
Also, I forgot to ask, is it detrimental to have a machine determine which is the most negative reading? I mean, would it be the one with the biggest fillings? Even the holistic dentist here doesn't check for it. I'm not trying to find shortcuts, I'm just trying to do it with the resources I have here in "cow" country and trying not to make it a huge ordeal.
In Reply to: Re: Fillings (Archive in dental.) posted by Jennifer on November 21, 2003 at 21:51:16:
Hi, Jennifer.
In my experience the highest negative reading IS the most important one to get out.
Walt
In Reply to: Fillings posted by Jennifer on November 20, 2003 at 17:17:27:
Sorry, two more questions. If I plan to get all of them out within a 2 month period, would it matter to have a voltmeter say which is the highest, as long as it came out? Also, what's a good waiting time between the removal and pregnancy? Thank you again.
In Reply to: Re: Fillings posted by Jennifer on November 22, 2003 at 15:56:31:
Hik Jennifer.
I would want the highest reading out first and so on. Hemember that the voltmeter needs to register in microvolts (amps) and not just in millivolts (amps).
Walt
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