Mercury-Free Dentist

• September 14, 2016

  Is my dentist trying to talk me out of replacing amalgam fillings?

  I recently made an appointment to have amalgam fillings removed from two back teeth and replaced with composite. My dentist kind of “warned” me that there might be some staining on my teeth from the silver fillings and to not expect my teeth to look completely white. Maybe I’m crazy, but it just really felt…

• May 19, 2016

  Will silver fillings expose my son to mercury?

  There’s been a lot of buzz about mercury-free dentists lately and I’m not really sure what to think. I have silver fillings and mine have held up just fine over the years without any issues. But since I’ve become a mom, I tend to be really protective of my son and have tried, whenever possible, to minimize his exposure to…

• March 4, 2016

  Should I see a holistic dentist while I'm pregnant?

  I recently found out I am pregnant after about a year of trying. With so much time to prepare, I’d already chosen an OB doctor and had researched almost everything about pregnancy. I’m concerned that I may have overlooked one thing – my dentist. I’m thinking I should have switched to a holistic dentist because…

• January 14, 2016

  I think my amalgam fillings may be contributing to my migraines

  I have had migraines for as long as I can remember. I’ve spent years consulting with my doctor trying to pinpoint a cause of them, but we haven’t been able to find anything specific as far as triggers. The headaches can come on as often as two to three times a week and they are…

• November 5, 2015

  New dentist refuses to fill my cavities with white fillings

  I recently moved to a new town and one of the first things I needed to do was find a new dentist because I have a couple of cavities on my back teeth that need filled. A co-worker of mine recommended a dentist, and when I went to see him he told me that he…

• September 7, 2015

  Is it safe to remove amalgam fillings?

  I have old silver fillings from a long time ago that I want to have removed and replaced with white ones instead. One dentist told me it was safer to keep the silver ones, as more mercury can be released during the removal process. Is this true? — Marcia Marcia, There are some who are…

• April 21, 2015

  Can mercury-free dentist help get my blood pressure in check?

  I’ve never been a health nut, but I stay pretty healthy and active. At my last medical checkup, the doctor told me that I have high blood pressure, and that he wants me to go on medication to control it. I don’t have a family history of it, and, like I said, I’m healthy. I…

• February 12, 2015

  I'm pregnant… will removing amalgam filling harm my baby?

  I’m in the last few weeks of my pregnancy and just found out that I have a crack in a tooth with an old large silver filling. My dentist says I need to have the old amalgam removed right away. I am afraid to have this done — I don’t want to expose my baby to…

• August 27, 2014

  Is it dangerous to swallow amalgam during filling removal?

  I recently made a choice to have my old metal fillings replaced with mercury-free tooth-colored fillings. While my dentist felt is wasn’t absolutely necessary, he agreed to do it because my old fillings were worn down a bit. During the procedure, I felt a large piece of one of the fillings fall on my tongue.…

• May 21, 2014

  Do I need to have my fillings replaced?

  I recently saw my dentist and he told me I need to have my silver fillings removed and replaced with white fillings. Unless there is something wrong with them, do they need to be replaced? I can’t afford $3600 right now. – Lisa from Illinois Lisa, Over time, fillings will deteriorate and become leaky. Amalgam…