(Considering you can't afford gold).
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Re: What is the best material to use to fill dental cavities?
Posted by Walt Stoll on November 03, 1998 at 10:32:32:
In Reply to: What is the best material to use to fill dental cavities? posted by Ben on November 02, 1998 at 11:20:16:
Hi, Ben.
In general, it is some kind of composite. An added benefit is that it is mostly white (perfectly matched to your own enamel).
However this, too, can be highly individual. Hal Huggins, DMD, has been teaching how to test for which substance is the safest & best for any individual for 20 years.
You could get a line on the dentists in your part of the country who have had the training by calling (800) 331-2303.
Let us know what you learn.
Walt
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Some Composite Fillings Have Amalgam
Posted by Peter Wray on November 04, 1998 at 16:33:06:
In Reply to: Re: What is the best material to use to fill dental cavities? posted by Walt Stoll on November 03, 1998 at 10:32:32:
You need to be very cautious with "White Fillings" as some comntain heavy metals and some are composite over amalgam. A major concern is mixing metals in your mouth. There are a number of excellent websites on this topic. I'll post some from home where I have my bookmarks.
Peter
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Re: Some Composite Fillings Have Amalgam
Posted by Walt Stoll on November 05, 1998 at 10:46:47:
In Reply to: Some Composite Fillings Have Amalgam posted by Peter Wray on November 04, 1998 at 16:33:06:
Thanks, Peter.
I agree. That is why I recommended Hal Huggins as a clearing house for dentists who know how to match the filling to the person.
Walt