I'm in my 30's and 2 months ago had two white filling done. They both replaced existing fillings. For the last 6 weeks everything has been fine but now from time to time (not constant) I start to feel pain in those teeth - the two teeth have also become over-sensitive to cold ... both teeth are about three from the back (inc wisdom teeth). The pain isn't constant though - can be fine for several days and then all of a sudden it starts to hurt and become sensitive. Is it possible there could be some kind of bacteria that got in at the time of seeing the dentist and is inside the tooth now eating away at the inner core of my two teeth? The pain feels deep inside the tooth.
Any suggestions? The dentist was one I saw on holiday in India and used 2 years ago with great success but now I'm back in the UK. The white filling feels different to the white fillings I've had done in the UK. It feels very much like a silver filling - very hard and dense. The gums all look fine, no redness or bleed
What do my teeth hurt from white fillings put in 2 months ago?
I had that happen in 2004, and it turns out that the first dentist drilled very deeply into the cavity and when it was filled it left my tooth hyper-sensitive. I tried to live with it, but then the root became infected and I ended up needing a root canal. My new dentist told me that some cavities are so deep that a root canal should just be done because of the pain factor.
Reply:Oh my gosh, I'm having the same problem. Though I don't know if my filling is 'white', but I had a filling replaced about two weeks ago and last Monday night I started feeling pain. I've been to the dentist twice over this and he has done absolutely nothing. This is the reason I'm on the 'dental' subject, trying to see if people has similar problems. If you find out what the problem is, let me know!
Reply:I had one of those old Silver fillings, it recently cracked and my tooth got infected. This pain went on for months, and the infection spread throughout my body. Took me ages to get the tooth pulled, tons and tons of antibiotics didn't help.
I would suggest having the tooth or teeth pulled.
I found out the hard way that messing around with your teeth is a no-go.
At the very least, wash out with warm salt water from time to time.
Reply:Maybe,the cavity is too deep that's why you're feeling some pain.The problem sometimes of having to replaced an old filling with a new one,when dentists remove it,and drill it inside,we sometimes find out that there's still existing carious lesion(cavity)inside that wasn't removed.One of the reasons why you have been feeling the pain.I am presuming that your dentist have told you about the extent of the cavity and so forth,that you would have to observe the tooth,in case there'd be pain.If it's deep and there's pain,might need a root canal treatment.
Or,another reason,its possible that there's leak on the new filling(very small,that is) that's why you're feeling pain and sensitive.
Or,there might be the tooth may have abrasions near the gum,due to wrong brushing technique causing it to be sensitive.
Sometimes,also,the white fillings are sensitive to teeth to some patients as compared to the silver fillings.Well,this is because it is one of the characteristics of the filling material(the tooth colored fillings/white fillings)
Was it really a white filling that was put onto you?a combination of both white and silver,there is such a thing,though.You should've ask the dentist beforehand,what was it that was placed onto you.
I haven't seen the case,so these are just my insights.
Reply:It may be that the dentist cracked your tooth when he drilled to make room for the filling, He would have known that and didnt tell you, because if he had told you, the only recourse you have is to have the tooth extracted. So he shut up about it, because if the crack was hairline in size, it wouldnt start hurting you immediately, but would await your use of the tooth in chewing to worsen the crack - like cracks do get worse if pressures are put upon them. So you were the victim of dental fraud - a cover up so that the dentist wouldnt get sued. Get his records and x rays and go to a lawyer who specializes in malpractice cases. When you ask the dentist for the x rays and records, tell him you need it for a medical-dental insurance reimbursement. Dont say you are going to another dentist or to an attorney
Reply:maybe they are strong
Reply:in simple terms. you might be grinding your teeth at night
sole slippers
Friday, May 21, 2010
I have lots of fillings in my teeth,is it advisable to eat chewing gums or not?
i got those fillings 6 or 7 years back..would eating chewing gums effect it?
I have lots of fillings in my teeth,is it advisable to eat chewing gums or not?
Yes, but Tootsie rolls can be tricky
Reply:I have a bunch of them also. Gum has never been a problem for me.
Reply:no, not at all. actually taking chewing gums are good for oral hygiene, especially you can't brush your teeth after a meal
Reply:It is a very good idea to chew sugar free chewing gum after all meals/snacks/sugary drinks. Especially sugar free gum with Xylitol in the top 3 ingredients. It helps nuetrilize the acid in your mouth so you do not get cavities around those fillings.
Reply:I have lots of fillings too, some brands of gum stick more and start to damage your fillings. Infact i have to get one replaced becuase it chipped.
If you chew gum, i forgot which one, but there is one that is designed to be gentle on dental work.
Reply:nope
Reply:I would say it's safe not to or try it and be careful. !st sign of trouble, stop.
Reply:I don't think it would do any harm, chewing gum only gets really sticky once it dries out slightly. I chew gum most days and I've even got a temporary filling that hasn't been affected at all.
Reply:It's possible it may be affected, especially if yours are amalgam fillings.
Quoted from http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/amalgam_... :
- Avoid eating foods that may stress fillings. Ice, hard candy and sticky foods should be eaten with caution or avoided entirely.
- Keep in mind that, like other sticky foods, chewing gum may place stress on fillings.
Also, check out the link below to someone else's most excellent (and relevant, yes) answer on here.
Reply:I would opt for sugar free gum, eating gum with lots of sugar won't affect the fillings you already have...but they'll give you more.
Reply:I have a lot of fillings as well. Chewing gum never affected it, but those really chewy candies like now and laters or tootsie rolls, or even caramel could rip your fillings out. I know because it's happened to me before.
I have lots of fillings in my teeth,is it advisable to eat chewing gums or not?
Yes, but Tootsie rolls can be tricky
Reply:I have a bunch of them also. Gum has never been a problem for me.
Reply:no, not at all. actually taking chewing gums are good for oral hygiene, especially you can't brush your teeth after a meal
Reply:It is a very good idea to chew sugar free chewing gum after all meals/snacks/sugary drinks. Especially sugar free gum with Xylitol in the top 3 ingredients. It helps nuetrilize the acid in your mouth so you do not get cavities around those fillings.
Reply:I have lots of fillings too, some brands of gum stick more and start to damage your fillings. Infact i have to get one replaced becuase it chipped.
If you chew gum, i forgot which one, but there is one that is designed to be gentle on dental work.
Reply:nope
Reply:I would say it's safe not to or try it and be careful. !st sign of trouble, stop.
Reply:I don't think it would do any harm, chewing gum only gets really sticky once it dries out slightly. I chew gum most days and I've even got a temporary filling that hasn't been affected at all.
Reply:It's possible it may be affected, especially if yours are amalgam fillings.
Quoted from http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/amalgam_... :
- Avoid eating foods that may stress fillings. Ice, hard candy and sticky foods should be eaten with caution or avoided entirely.
- Keep in mind that, like other sticky foods, chewing gum may place stress on fillings.
Also, check out the link below to someone else's most excellent (and relevant, yes) answer on here.
Reply:I would opt for sugar free gum, eating gum with lots of sugar won't affect the fillings you already have...but they'll give you more.
Reply:I have a lot of fillings as well. Chewing gum never affected it, but those really chewy candies like now and laters or tootsie rolls, or even caramel could rip your fillings out. I know because it's happened to me before.
Mercury poisoning caused by fillings?
I've heard mercury from dental fillings can cause a number of illnesses...anyone heard of this or had any experience of it?
Mercury poisoning caused by fillings?
The possibility of getting mercury poisioning from fillings has been a major topic of debate in the dental field for years. For as many studies that claim that there is a high risk, there are just as many that show that the risk is small.
You have to remember that mercury is poisonous in its "liquid" form. It is not in this form in amalgam fillings. When a filling is removed to be replace, the majority of the amalgam dust is suctioned out of the mouth.
So as far as it causing illnesses, well you are going to get answers leaning both ways. You need to base your own opinion of peer reviewed studies, not personal controlled studies.
The same debate is going back and forth about fluoride and composite fillings. There are just as many studies that say no as there are that say no.
I have not seen any completely accurate, unbiases studies that show one view over the other.
Reply:thanks for input, it was the most helpful, I had voted for you, don't know why it didn't "register" Report It
Reply:Debateable. Mercury amalgams have been used for over 150 years. See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_amal...
Reply:yes it is true afriend of mine had many problems which abated when he had all of his mercury fillings removed
Reply:I don't think they use Mercury any more, but it is poisonous, and used to be a problem.
Reply:my dad got mercury in his hand and ended up with Pics disease
Reply:Holy s*it!! Am I going to die? I've got 3 fillings in my mouth.
Reply:I doubt it; I have heard that, but I think it is a crock of s***. How long have people been using them? Most of the people you know probably have them. So how many people do you know that have gotten poisoned by mercury?
Reply:Mercury Filling: Should your dentist inform you of the risks?
Mercury or silver amalgam fillings have been linked to multiple sclerosis, arthritis and mental disorders, but many of the 76 percent of American dentists who use these fillings don't tell their patients about the risks.
Troubled by this practice, Thomas Anderson, D.M.D., a dentist practicing in Houlton, Maine, and his wife, Pamela, recently designed a bill that would make Maine the first state to require dentists to counsel their patients on the potential hazards of mercury exposure and discuss alternative treatments and materials. Unfortunately, their bill did not pass - in large part because of vehement opposition by the American and Maine dental associations.
"They aren't denying that mercury is a toxic metal," says Pamela Anderson, "so why aren't more people worried about mercury going into our mouths?"
The Maine Dental Association does not encourage its members to discuss alternatives with their patients, but requiring written consent, the association says, would imply a risk where none exists, causing patients unnecessary worry.
Still, says Anderson, it's a choice that should be left up to the individual. "Patients should be able to weigh the risks and benefits and decide for themselves," she says. If you want to urge the ADA to change its position on the use of mercury fillings, call Consumers for Dental Choice at 1-800-510-0151. For more information on mercury fillings and alternatives, contact the Environmental Dental Association
Reply:I once believed that story, years ago when it first came out. I was stupid enough to replace all my mercury amalgm fillings with composite fillings that don't contain mercury. I had had the old fillings for as much as 20 years with no problems. The new fillings were falling apart in less than 2 years and all had to be replaced. Of course, I replaced them with the strong mercury amalgm fillings. And I experienced no difference in how I feel.
Reply:Very anecdotal. Usually the dentist who applies them is competent and heats the amalgam and vacuums off the liquids correctly, so there wouldn't be problems.
Reply:no
Reply:Opinion is divided over whether mercury can leach out of filling amalgam. If it does ( maybe due to incorrect or incomplete mixing or varied percentages during manufacture ) then there certainly would be a risk - the toxicity and negative health effects of mercury are well known - but the effects would vary dependent on your physiology, susceptability and, importantly, the amount absorbed.
On a worrying note, I did read an article some months back where a young teenage lad was diagnosed with early signs of memory loss / dementia. The cause ? large volumes of tinned tuna eaten during his childhood.
I believe that metal fillings are no longer used in the UK and you can opt to have old ones replaced, but if you're concerned, go see your dentist - privately of course ... NHS dentist ??? ... what's one of them then ????
:¬)
ps. Also, if you're really concerned, speak to your GP and request a test
Reply:A friends sister had her fillings changed because of a specific medical condition she was suffering from
Reply:rubbish...its all psyhcological..... troublemakers who have issues
Mercury poisoning caused by fillings?
The possibility of getting mercury poisioning from fillings has been a major topic of debate in the dental field for years. For as many studies that claim that there is a high risk, there are just as many that show that the risk is small.
You have to remember that mercury is poisonous in its "liquid" form. It is not in this form in amalgam fillings. When a filling is removed to be replace, the majority of the amalgam dust is suctioned out of the mouth.
So as far as it causing illnesses, well you are going to get answers leaning both ways. You need to base your own opinion of peer reviewed studies, not personal controlled studies.
The same debate is going back and forth about fluoride and composite fillings. There are just as many studies that say no as there are that say no.
I have not seen any completely accurate, unbiases studies that show one view over the other.
Reply:thanks for input, it was the most helpful, I had voted for you, don't know why it didn't "register" Report It
Reply:Debateable. Mercury amalgams have been used for over 150 years. See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_amal...
Reply:yes it is true afriend of mine had many problems which abated when he had all of his mercury fillings removed
Reply:I don't think they use Mercury any more, but it is poisonous, and used to be a problem.
Reply:my dad got mercury in his hand and ended up with Pics disease
Reply:Holy s*it!! Am I going to die? I've got 3 fillings in my mouth.
Reply:I doubt it; I have heard that, but I think it is a crock of s***. How long have people been using them? Most of the people you know probably have them. So how many people do you know that have gotten poisoned by mercury?
Reply:Mercury Filling: Should your dentist inform you of the risks?
Mercury or silver amalgam fillings have been linked to multiple sclerosis, arthritis and mental disorders, but many of the 76 percent of American dentists who use these fillings don't tell their patients about the risks.
Troubled by this practice, Thomas Anderson, D.M.D., a dentist practicing in Houlton, Maine, and his wife, Pamela, recently designed a bill that would make Maine the first state to require dentists to counsel their patients on the potential hazards of mercury exposure and discuss alternative treatments and materials. Unfortunately, their bill did not pass - in large part because of vehement opposition by the American and Maine dental associations.
"They aren't denying that mercury is a toxic metal," says Pamela Anderson, "so why aren't more people worried about mercury going into our mouths?"
The Maine Dental Association does not encourage its members to discuss alternatives with their patients, but requiring written consent, the association says, would imply a risk where none exists, causing patients unnecessary worry.
Still, says Anderson, it's a choice that should be left up to the individual. "Patients should be able to weigh the risks and benefits and decide for themselves," she says. If you want to urge the ADA to change its position on the use of mercury fillings, call Consumers for Dental Choice at 1-800-510-0151. For more information on mercury fillings and alternatives, contact the Environmental Dental Association
Reply:I once believed that story, years ago when it first came out. I was stupid enough to replace all my mercury amalgm fillings with composite fillings that don't contain mercury. I had had the old fillings for as much as 20 years with no problems. The new fillings were falling apart in less than 2 years and all had to be replaced. Of course, I replaced them with the strong mercury amalgm fillings. And I experienced no difference in how I feel.
Reply:Very anecdotal. Usually the dentist who applies them is competent and heats the amalgam and vacuums off the liquids correctly, so there wouldn't be problems.
Reply:no
Reply:Opinion is divided over whether mercury can leach out of filling amalgam. If it does ( maybe due to incorrect or incomplete mixing or varied percentages during manufacture ) then there certainly would be a risk - the toxicity and negative health effects of mercury are well known - but the effects would vary dependent on your physiology, susceptability and, importantly, the amount absorbed.
On a worrying note, I did read an article some months back where a young teenage lad was diagnosed with early signs of memory loss / dementia. The cause ? large volumes of tinned tuna eaten during his childhood.
I believe that metal fillings are no longer used in the UK and you can opt to have old ones replaced, but if you're concerned, go see your dentist - privately of course ... NHS dentist ??? ... what's one of them then ????
:¬)
ps. Also, if you're really concerned, speak to your GP and request a test
Reply:A friends sister had her fillings changed because of a specific medical condition she was suffering from
Reply:rubbish...its all psyhcological..... troublemakers who have issues
Is there anyway to cover up my fillings?
Ok, when I was younger I drank lots and lots of soda which ultimately cost me 20 cavities. I'm so ashamed. I'm so embarrassed when I laugh or talk people I think people are only staring at my teeth because all you see are silver fillings. Is there any way that maybe a Dentist can cover them up somehow? I've heard of "white fillings" but someone told me they only do those for the front teeth because they don't bond the teeth very well and it is also not covered by insurance.
Is there anyway to cover up my fillings?
you can have your amalgam (silver) fillings replaced for white fillings (composite).......although it is an expensive and time consuming exercise.
These days white fillings bond very well to all teeth....every dentist will have their own views on this matter though.
Reply:not true i had a white filling on my molars and i think it is impossable for them to take out an old filling and put in a new unless it is a temp filling
Reply:Dear Barbie:
There is a saying in dentistry "If people are close enough to notice your filling...then they are not interested in your teeth, they are interested in you! " :o) (That always made the staff and patients smile)
Soda does do a number on teeth, there is no way around that, but to take out perfectly good fillings to put in tooth-colored ones is time-consuming, expensive and could end up removing perfectly good tooth structure if all the silver/amalgam fillings and the coloring they leave behind is not removed completely. Not to mention that tooth-colored fillings are not as sturdy as a silver/amalgam filling. Some dentists won't put tooth-colored filling in teeth where multiple-side fillings are required. Tooth-colored fillings are a resin or plastic and wear away much quicker. They will bond to any tooth, they just don't hold up well. Also, insurance will pay the same amount for a tooth-colored filling as they will a silver/amalgam filling. A dentist will charge more for a tooth-colored filling because there is more work involved. Most insurances though only allow a filling 1 x per year on the same tooth and most insurances don't cover a filling at 100%, most insurance are at 80% of reasonable and customary and they also have a deductible of $50 (some insurances have a higher deductible)
If a dentist just covered a silver/amalgam filling:
1) the darkness of the silver/amalgam filling would just show through anyway
2) the two materials don't bond together. You can bond a tooth-colored filling to tooth, you cannot bond a tooth colored filling to silver/amalgam
3) a dentist wouldn't really even consider covering a silver/amalgam filling with tooth-colored fillings anyway, it is below the standard of care for what we are trying to do and would mean a lot of work to remove only a portion of your filling and cover it over - it just ain't done, sorry. :o)
Keep your smile, keep on smiling and don't worry so much about what others think, it is quite possible they have even more cavities than you- I do!- (one of the perks/curses of being married to a great dentist) :o)
Reply:I mean this is no disrespect, but if all you have in life to worry about is whether someone can notice your fillings then you have it pretty made.
I have a bunch of cavities too from poor oral hygiene when I was younger. I'm still kicking myself in the butt for that but there is nothing you can do. 90% of the human population have fillings (of course I'm estimating). Not only that, just think that you at least have your teeth. I saw a young patient of about 20 who had all of 5 teeth in her mouth. Be glad that you teeth are still in yours.
Is there anyway to cover up my fillings?
you can have your amalgam (silver) fillings replaced for white fillings (composite).......although it is an expensive and time consuming exercise.
These days white fillings bond very well to all teeth....every dentist will have their own views on this matter though.
Reply:not true i had a white filling on my molars and i think it is impossable for them to take out an old filling and put in a new unless it is a temp filling
Reply:Dear Barbie:
There is a saying in dentistry "If people are close enough to notice your filling...then they are not interested in your teeth, they are interested in you! " :o) (That always made the staff and patients smile)
Soda does do a number on teeth, there is no way around that, but to take out perfectly good fillings to put in tooth-colored ones is time-consuming, expensive and could end up removing perfectly good tooth structure if all the silver/amalgam fillings and the coloring they leave behind is not removed completely. Not to mention that tooth-colored fillings are not as sturdy as a silver/amalgam filling. Some dentists won't put tooth-colored filling in teeth where multiple-side fillings are required. Tooth-colored fillings are a resin or plastic and wear away much quicker. They will bond to any tooth, they just don't hold up well. Also, insurance will pay the same amount for a tooth-colored filling as they will a silver/amalgam filling. A dentist will charge more for a tooth-colored filling because there is more work involved. Most insurances though only allow a filling 1 x per year on the same tooth and most insurances don't cover a filling at 100%, most insurance are at 80% of reasonable and customary and they also have a deductible of $50 (some insurances have a higher deductible)
If a dentist just covered a silver/amalgam filling:
1) the darkness of the silver/amalgam filling would just show through anyway
2) the two materials don't bond together. You can bond a tooth-colored filling to tooth, you cannot bond a tooth colored filling to silver/amalgam
3) a dentist wouldn't really even consider covering a silver/amalgam filling with tooth-colored fillings anyway, it is below the standard of care for what we are trying to do and would mean a lot of work to remove only a portion of your filling and cover it over - it just ain't done, sorry. :o)
Keep your smile, keep on smiling and don't worry so much about what others think, it is quite possible they have even more cavities than you- I do!- (one of the perks/curses of being married to a great dentist) :o)
Reply:I mean this is no disrespect, but if all you have in life to worry about is whether someone can notice your fillings then you have it pretty made.
I have a bunch of cavities too from poor oral hygiene when I was younger. I'm still kicking myself in the butt for that but there is nothing you can do. 90% of the human population have fillings (of course I'm estimating). Not only that, just think that you at least have your teeth. I saw a young patient of about 20 who had all of 5 teeth in her mouth. Be glad that you teeth are still in yours.
Why do you get fillings?
what are fillings for?!?!?!?!?!?!
Why do you get fillings?
Dental fillings are used to repair your teeth that have been damaged or broken. If done correctly, your filling should prevent future deterioration of your teeth (cavities).
Reply:A chip in the tooth.
Reply:for cavities, you big silly!!!!
Reply:it fills in the deep crevasse's in your teeth the place were you toothbrush can reach that is were you get most of the cavities. in those deep caresses
Reply:filling in holes in you're teeth where food or somthing has rotten it away cus you don't brush ya teeth properly!
Reply:Because if you not good taken care of your teeth, and you will get it, like brush tooth daily, and carefully, to make those germ that stuck in some of the little spot in your teeth!
Reply:Your cavities are "filled" to protect you from infection. If an infection gets in your tooth, it can go to your gums, and continue to your jaw and so forth. It is a dentists way of protection from a nasty problem.
Reply:its to fill a cavity(aka soft spot) in your tooth.... you get sugar and food and stuff in your teeth that eat away at your enamel. if it breaks thru the enamel and gets down into the root, you get a nasty, VERY PAINFUL infection called an abcess. they either have to pull the tooth, or do a root canal( which really sucks and is expensive b/c you have to get a crown to fit over that tooth) by catching a cavity early, you can prevent that and how they do that is to fill it.... they drill out the part that got soft and put a filling in there to even your tooth back out and protect it from getting stuff down in the tooth... in the long run, its the best thing to do for a tooth that has a cavity. besides saving yourself pain(lots of pain) your also saving yourself time and money( lots of money) and your smile!!
Reply:FILLINGS ARE A COVERING OF THE TOOTH BECAUSE THE DENTIST HAS DISCOVERED THE TOOTH HAS TOOTH DECAY, SO THEY FILL SCRAP ALL THE DECAY OUT AND FILL THE TOOTH WITH A FILLING TO STOP FURTHER DECAY....
Reply:well they are cheaper than a new tooth. its for your teeth they drill out the bad stuff and fill it with tooth like material so your teeth won't go bad and they look pretty.
Reply:cavities are holes in the teeth and the only thing that can be done is to fill it hence the word fillings.
Reply:to prevent further decay
boots
Why do you get fillings?
Dental fillings are used to repair your teeth that have been damaged or broken. If done correctly, your filling should prevent future deterioration of your teeth (cavities).
Reply:A chip in the tooth.
Reply:for cavities, you big silly!!!!
Reply:it fills in the deep crevasse's in your teeth the place were you toothbrush can reach that is were you get most of the cavities. in those deep caresses
Reply:filling in holes in you're teeth where food or somthing has rotten it away cus you don't brush ya teeth properly!
Reply:Because if you not good taken care of your teeth, and you will get it, like brush tooth daily, and carefully, to make those germ that stuck in some of the little spot in your teeth!
Reply:Your cavities are "filled" to protect you from infection. If an infection gets in your tooth, it can go to your gums, and continue to your jaw and so forth. It is a dentists way of protection from a nasty problem.
Reply:its to fill a cavity(aka soft spot) in your tooth.... you get sugar and food and stuff in your teeth that eat away at your enamel. if it breaks thru the enamel and gets down into the root, you get a nasty, VERY PAINFUL infection called an abcess. they either have to pull the tooth, or do a root canal( which really sucks and is expensive b/c you have to get a crown to fit over that tooth) by catching a cavity early, you can prevent that and how they do that is to fill it.... they drill out the part that got soft and put a filling in there to even your tooth back out and protect it from getting stuff down in the tooth... in the long run, its the best thing to do for a tooth that has a cavity. besides saving yourself pain(lots of pain) your also saving yourself time and money( lots of money) and your smile!!
Reply:FILLINGS ARE A COVERING OF THE TOOTH BECAUSE THE DENTIST HAS DISCOVERED THE TOOTH HAS TOOTH DECAY, SO THEY FILL SCRAP ALL THE DECAY OUT AND FILL THE TOOTH WITH A FILLING TO STOP FURTHER DECAY....
Reply:well they are cheaper than a new tooth. its for your teeth they drill out the bad stuff and fill it with tooth like material so your teeth won't go bad and they look pretty.
Reply:cavities are holes in the teeth and the only thing that can be done is to fill it hence the word fillings.
Reply:to prevent further decay
boots
Where can you get fillings done for free?
I'm a student and I just know that I need some fillings done. I was told about dental colleges that can do treatments for free, is this true?
Where can you get fillings done for free?
Yes; they are quite free to anyone in your category here.
Just appear at the Dianella Clinic, in Broadmeadows, Melbourne, Australia, and get it all done for nothing!!
Reply:College students in School for Dentistry can dio it cheaper and often free , burt you pay like like 10.00 dollars something like that.
I actually drilled my own tooth out with a power drill using a 1/4 carbide bit. I numbed it myself too with a needle and shot Cocaine in it. I use epoxy to fill it up and its still there working like a champ. MY total cost was $56.00
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Where can you get fillings done for free?
Yes; they are quite free to anyone in your category here.
Just appear at the Dianella Clinic, in Broadmeadows, Melbourne, Australia, and get it all done for nothing!!
Reply:College students in School for Dentistry can dio it cheaper and often free , burt you pay like like 10.00 dollars something like that.
I actually drilled my own tooth out with a power drill using a 1/4 carbide bit. I numbed it myself too with a needle and shot Cocaine in it. I use epoxy to fill it up and its still there working like a champ. MY total cost was $56.00
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The cost of white fillings with an HC2 certifcate from the NHS.?
Hey,
I'm a student and I know I need a filling :( But I want a white one because I'm fed up of my black ones showing in photos etc. I have an HC2 certificate from the NHS because I'm a full time uni student and I know that white fillings cost a lot.
Would the NHS pay the amount for a black filling towards having a white one so I pay the difference? Does anyone know if I'm allowed to do that or not? Ooo I hope so.
The cost of white fillings with an HC2 certifcate from the NHS.?
soz but ant tooth further back than your canine will be silver amalgam only, wet her you have a white and just pay the difference will be to your dental surgeons discretion..... NOW you see why we opt out the NHS rules and boundaries.... not financial gain
Reply:Hiya I think it depends in which tooth you need a filling the NHS usually use silver ones in your back molars and white ones in your front teeth. And I think they can use white ones in pre molars and at the side of molars depending on the dentist. I am not sure about the HC2 certificate I would ask your dentist.
If your Uni has a dental school you maybe able to get them to do a white filling if you don't mind supervised students working on your teeth, I know a friend of mine had veneers done whilst she was at uni by the dental school.
Good luck.
Reply:hi
i had 2 white fillings done about 3 weeks ago (private dentist) and it cost me approx £340 for them, you could ring your nhs detist and ask could you pay the extra to have your fillings done white and see what they say.
I'm a student and I know I need a filling :( But I want a white one because I'm fed up of my black ones showing in photos etc. I have an HC2 certificate from the NHS because I'm a full time uni student and I know that white fillings cost a lot.
Would the NHS pay the amount for a black filling towards having a white one so I pay the difference? Does anyone know if I'm allowed to do that or not? Ooo I hope so.
The cost of white fillings with an HC2 certifcate from the NHS.?
soz but ant tooth further back than your canine will be silver amalgam only, wet her you have a white and just pay the difference will be to your dental surgeons discretion..... NOW you see why we opt out the NHS rules and boundaries.... not financial gain
Reply:Hiya I think it depends in which tooth you need a filling the NHS usually use silver ones in your back molars and white ones in your front teeth. And I think they can use white ones in pre molars and at the side of molars depending on the dentist. I am not sure about the HC2 certificate I would ask your dentist.
If your Uni has a dental school you maybe able to get them to do a white filling if you don't mind supervised students working on your teeth, I know a friend of mine had veneers done whilst she was at uni by the dental school.
Good luck.
Reply:hi
i had 2 white fillings done about 3 weeks ago (private dentist) and it cost me approx £340 for them, you could ring your nhs detist and ask could you pay the extra to have your fillings done white and see what they say.
Do you need to replace old fillings due to lead?
My wife went to the dentist last week and they are telling her she needs to replace her fillings with new fillings because the old ones contain lead. This is not covered by our dental plan and is relatively expensive. Has anyone else heard of this, and is her health really at risk if it's not done?
weeder
Do you need to replace old fillings due to lead?
It was never lead in the fillings that was a cause of concern it was the mercury. Depending on the condition of the filling is whether or not it or they need to be replaced. If the edges of the filling are wearing and it appears that they are leaking then yes they need to be replaced. If the tooth surrounding the filling is cracking then yes replace the filling with a nice bonded composite one or crown the tooth.
Replacing the filling by drilling into the old material will release more mercury than keeping the filling, however, using modern dental techniques of rubber dams and high volume suctions this release of mercury can be minimized.
Reply:Yes, this is very common now. They don't use lead fillings anymore, and it is a good idea to replace them if you can. I have read about people with a lot of the old fillings who felt terrible, like they had chronic fatigue syndrome or something, but doctors couldn't find anything wrong. When they had the old lead based fillings replaced, they were amazed at how much better they felt in a very short period of time. They did not know they were having slow, small-scale lead poisoning. It may not be that way for everyone, and it may depend on exactly how many of the old fillings you have.
weeder
Do you need to replace old fillings due to lead?
It was never lead in the fillings that was a cause of concern it was the mercury. Depending on the condition of the filling is whether or not it or they need to be replaced. If the edges of the filling are wearing and it appears that they are leaking then yes they need to be replaced. If the tooth surrounding the filling is cracking then yes replace the filling with a nice bonded composite one or crown the tooth.
Replacing the filling by drilling into the old material will release more mercury than keeping the filling, however, using modern dental techniques of rubber dams and high volume suctions this release of mercury can be minimized.
Reply:Yes, this is very common now. They don't use lead fillings anymore, and it is a good idea to replace them if you can. I have read about people with a lot of the old fillings who felt terrible, like they had chronic fatigue syndrome or something, but doctors couldn't find anything wrong. When they had the old lead based fillings replaced, they were amazed at how much better they felt in a very short period of time. They did not know they were having slow, small-scale lead poisoning. It may not be that way for everyone, and it may depend on exactly how many of the old fillings you have.
What do you think about Silver fillings vs White fillings for your teeth?
Would you get the metal fillings if you were planning on getting pregnant anytime soon being there is mercury in them?
What do you think about Silver fillings vs White fillings for your teeth?
they tell you to avoid mercury fillings regardless of if you're pregnant or not. I'd definitely get the alternative.
Reply:Well I just got my teeth done and they actually did the white filling for me instead of the silver ones.I was 3 months pregnant then and I never thought about asking why he didn't just put the silver one in.I guess thats why.
Reply:most places do not give silver flillings anymore so it shouldn't be an issue.
Reply:how old are you? what is wrong with false teeth just drop them in a cup and go to bed lol
Reply:i never had a problem....i have metal fillings and have a 2.5 year old and currentally 32 weeks pregnant...and when the mercury is combined with the other metals...copper, silver and tin makes the mercury stable and safe to use in fillings
Reply:The white fillings dont last as long as the silver fillings
Reply:Pay extra for the composite! It just looks better. I don't think metal fillings will affect a baby.
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What do you think about Silver fillings vs White fillings for your teeth?
they tell you to avoid mercury fillings regardless of if you're pregnant or not. I'd definitely get the alternative.
Reply:Well I just got my teeth done and they actually did the white filling for me instead of the silver ones.I was 3 months pregnant then and I never thought about asking why he didn't just put the silver one in.I guess thats why.
Reply:most places do not give silver flillings anymore so it shouldn't be an issue.
Reply:how old are you? what is wrong with false teeth just drop them in a cup and go to bed lol
Reply:i never had a problem....i have metal fillings and have a 2.5 year old and currentally 32 weeks pregnant...and when the mercury is combined with the other metals...copper, silver and tin makes the mercury stable and safe to use in fillings
Reply:The white fillings dont last as long as the silver fillings
Reply:Pay extra for the composite! It just looks better. I don't think metal fillings will affect a baby.
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How much does different types of fillings cost?
i was in dentist and they said i should get two fillings. i got them at 200$ for each one. then peopel told me i was robbed. they gave me the clear ones. could i have asked for the silver ones and get those cheaper? i did not know about waht types they have and the dentist just gave me a bill and did not tell me about any options. i learned after that fillings are different. some go to level one surface and to two level surface. mine was a two level and therefor more $. i called one place saying they also charge 200. other one said they charge 140 for tow level. i feel ripped off...but dont know if the 140 people would add other 'misc' charges and that maybe they would in essence charge me 200 for filings. wish they would have told me and given me option to get silver ones. thanks for any thougths
How much does different types of fillings cost?
The silver ones are very bad for your health, they contain mercury. You pretty much paid the normal rate. The price all depends on the surfaces and size of the filling.
How much does different types of fillings cost?
The silver ones are very bad for your health, they contain mercury. You pretty much paid the normal rate. The price all depends on the surfaces and size of the filling.
Are Dental Techs allowed to apply fillings to my teeth?
I went to the dentist yesturday for removal of my silver fillings and repair of one new cavity. The dentist did the actual drilling. But then a tech came in and after she had been working in my mouth for a half hour or so I asked her what she was doing and she was doing the composite fillings. I had never ever had other than the dentist doing this. Is this allowed by law? I feel so cheated. Please please advise.
I am from N.E. Ohio
Are Dental Techs allowed to apply fillings to my teeth?
Any job an assistant does (with expanded duties) is suppose to be reversible. An assistant putting in a filling is NOT reversible. Talk to the American Dental Society in your area, they should be listed in your phone book.
Reply:She's allowed to ONLY if she possesses her EFDA certificate/license.
If you have to go back, ask to see it. By law, it's supposed to be posted.
Reply:I am from Wisconsin, don't know about laws in Ohio, but that is totally illegal here. I would check out the specific laws in your state at your regulation and licensing board. EDIT: Why would someone give a thumbs down to an factual answer? Duh! Pug is correct also. There are some (not all) dental assistants out there who think they are LICENSED professionals, they are not. They could get in alot of trouble for doing things they are not supposed to. But what do they care? It is the DENTIST who will be fined and reprimanded by his/her state board.
Reply:In some states this is allowed . I don't know about Ohio you might check with you state dental board. In some state dental tech. can do a lot of what the Dr used to do. I'm sure it is ok in you state. A Dr surly won't do some thing he isn't suppose to do by law.
I am from N.E. Ohio
Are Dental Techs allowed to apply fillings to my teeth?
Any job an assistant does (with expanded duties) is suppose to be reversible. An assistant putting in a filling is NOT reversible. Talk to the American Dental Society in your area, they should be listed in your phone book.
Reply:She's allowed to ONLY if she possesses her EFDA certificate/license.
If you have to go back, ask to see it. By law, it's supposed to be posted.
Reply:I am from Wisconsin, don't know about laws in Ohio, but that is totally illegal here. I would check out the specific laws in your state at your regulation and licensing board. EDIT: Why would someone give a thumbs down to an factual answer? Duh! Pug is correct also. There are some (not all) dental assistants out there who think they are LICENSED professionals, they are not. They could get in alot of trouble for doing things they are not supposed to. But what do they care? It is the DENTIST who will be fined and reprimanded by his/her state board.
Reply:In some states this is allowed . I don't know about Ohio you might check with you state dental board. In some state dental tech. can do a lot of what the Dr used to do. I'm sure it is ok in you state. A Dr surly won't do some thing he isn't suppose to do by law.
Who has lots of mercury amalgam fillings and successfully given birth to babies?
Saw something about mercury fillings and pregnancy. These fillings gives out vapour which is not good during pregnancy. Can anyone with any experience comment on this? Thanks a lot! Trying to conceive.
Who has lots of mercury amalgam fillings and successfully given birth to babies?
I suspect the vast majority of people who have had kids have mercury fillings.(Except my sister who has perfect teeth!)
Reply:i gave birth to my two babies just fine and they are perfectly healthy, and i don't think my fillings had any affect on them, i think that some of the things they try to worry you about are just nonsense.
Who has lots of mercury amalgam fillings and successfully given birth to babies?
I suspect the vast majority of people who have had kids have mercury fillings.(Except my sister who has perfect teeth!)
Reply:i gave birth to my two babies just fine and they are perfectly healthy, and i don't think my fillings had any affect on them, i think that some of the things they try to worry you about are just nonsense.
Who has lots of mercury amalgam fillings and successfully given birth to babies?
Saw something about mercury fillings and pregnancy. These fillings gives out vapour which is not good during pregnancy. Can anyone with any experience comment on this? Thanks a lot! Trying to conceive.
Who has lots of mercury amalgam fillings and successfully given birth to babies?
I have four old mercury fillings and a healthy 9-year-old daughter. I don't think there's any risk unless they are cracked.
Reply:Roughly 90% of women in American had amalgam fillings and successfully got pregnant. The other 10% have infertility problems.
Most of the stuff you see on the internet about amalgam fillings don't actually apply to the vast majority of folks. A very few people are sensitive to amalgam even after it has hardened.
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Who has lots of mercury amalgam fillings and successfully given birth to babies?
I have four old mercury fillings and a healthy 9-year-old daughter. I don't think there's any risk unless they are cracked.
Reply:Roughly 90% of women in American had amalgam fillings and successfully got pregnant. The other 10% have infertility problems.
Most of the stuff you see on the internet about amalgam fillings don't actually apply to the vast majority of folks. A very few people are sensitive to amalgam even after it has hardened.
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Where can I remove my mercury fillings in the UK?
Any good dentist who can remove mercury fillings? Any side effects with mercury fillings (i.e. leaking, dangers of mercury vapours)?
Where can I remove my mercury fillings in the UK?
If the mercury fillings are old (%26gt;1yr old) and still intact, do not remove them. Cutting into amalgam will release the harmful mercury called gamma 2. If they are stable, they are not releasing any substantial gamma- 2. It's a ploy to get you to spend money on composite fillings. Composite fillings may look nice, however they will not last as long as amalgam and have a high likelihood of microleakage which will lead to root canal therapy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Reply:I agree with the endodontist. Many dentist want to put composite fillings on molars. This is a good way for the dentist to make more money. Composites may look better but amalgam is definitely the best way to go.
Reply:I totally agree with the two previous answers. Don't replace your fillings for cosmetic reasons only. The amount of mercury being released by an intact filling is much less than will be released if you have it removed. Amalgam fillings don't always look the prettiest, and a lot of dentists use this fact to try to convince patients that there is something wrong with fillings that are in fact fine. It is a money-making thing. Amalgams don't last forever, so don't replace them until you need to replace them.
Reply:Hey "endodontist" - get real man!
I don't think you should lecture people on the rights and wrongs of composite fillings if you don't do them everyday.
Until about 10 years ago I think what you say could have an element of truth to it(regarding the efficacy of posterior composites). In this day and age I can honestly say that a well placed composite is much better than an amalgam. The drivel about microleakage of composites is total bilge - anyone with a bachelor degree in dentistry will tell you that composites leak far less than amalgams!
Where can I remove my mercury fillings in the UK?
If the mercury fillings are old (%26gt;1yr old) and still intact, do not remove them. Cutting into amalgam will release the harmful mercury called gamma 2. If they are stable, they are not releasing any substantial gamma- 2. It's a ploy to get you to spend money on composite fillings. Composite fillings may look nice, however they will not last as long as amalgam and have a high likelihood of microleakage which will lead to root canal therapy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Reply:I agree with the endodontist. Many dentist want to put composite fillings on molars. This is a good way for the dentist to make more money. Composites may look better but amalgam is definitely the best way to go.
Reply:I totally agree with the two previous answers. Don't replace your fillings for cosmetic reasons only. The amount of mercury being released by an intact filling is much less than will be released if you have it removed. Amalgam fillings don't always look the prettiest, and a lot of dentists use this fact to try to convince patients that there is something wrong with fillings that are in fact fine. It is a money-making thing. Amalgams don't last forever, so don't replace them until you need to replace them.
Reply:Hey "endodontist" - get real man!
I don't think you should lecture people on the rights and wrongs of composite fillings if you don't do them everyday.
Until about 10 years ago I think what you say could have an element of truth to it(regarding the efficacy of posterior composites). In this day and age I can honestly say that a well placed composite is much better than an amalgam. The drivel about microleakage of composites is total bilge - anyone with a bachelor degree in dentistry will tell you that composites leak far less than amalgams!
Is there anything wrong with dental fillings?
I gotta bunch of those silver ones, where about one falls out per year. Now I've noticed that the new fillings are white colored or whatever. Is part of that invention due to silver fillings being bad for people? Or is it all about looks and price, or all of the above.
Is there anything wrong with dental fillings?
HELLO,
THE VIEWS REGARDING SILVER FILLING HAVE MIXED OPINIONS, EVEN AMONG DENTISTS.
THE FACT THAT THE FILLINGS YOU HAVE ARE FALLING OUT SAYS TO ME THAT THESE WERE DONE IMPROPERLY. SILVER FILLINGS DONE CORRECTLY AND CARE FOR CAN LAST MANY DECADES.
Reply:White fillings just look better. If you have fillings falling out that often, you need a new dentist. I have some silver ones from 20 years ago.
Reply:yeh i reckon it's just because of the looks, at least white looks more natural than silver!
Reply:Silver fillings contain Mercury which is toxic. New fillings do not contain Mercury and are safer. When an old silver filling is removed the dentist actually has to dispose of it as toxic waste due to the Mercury. It is commonly suggested that all silver fillings be replace to decrease the chance of getting Mercury poisoning or having other toxicity related health problems. If your fillings are falling you may be exposed to higher levels of Mercury and should get checked out. You can read more here: http://www.mgoldmandds.com/amalgam.htm
Reply:i don't know babe
Jewelry
Is there anything wrong with dental fillings?
HELLO,
THE VIEWS REGARDING SILVER FILLING HAVE MIXED OPINIONS, EVEN AMONG DENTISTS.
THE FACT THAT THE FILLINGS YOU HAVE ARE FALLING OUT SAYS TO ME THAT THESE WERE DONE IMPROPERLY. SILVER FILLINGS DONE CORRECTLY AND CARE FOR CAN LAST MANY DECADES.
Reply:White fillings just look better. If you have fillings falling out that often, you need a new dentist. I have some silver ones from 20 years ago.
Reply:yeh i reckon it's just because of the looks, at least white looks more natural than silver!
Reply:Silver fillings contain Mercury which is toxic. New fillings do not contain Mercury and are safer. When an old silver filling is removed the dentist actually has to dispose of it as toxic waste due to the Mercury. It is commonly suggested that all silver fillings be replace to decrease the chance of getting Mercury poisoning or having other toxicity related health problems. If your fillings are falling you may be exposed to higher levels of Mercury and should get checked out. You can read more here: http://www.mgoldmandds.com/amalgam.htm
Reply:i don't know babe
Jewelry
Why do all of my silver fillings cover the WHOLE chewing surface the tooth?
I have five molars with silver fillings. Whether my dentist says I have a big cavity or a small one, he always ends up filling the whole chewing surface of my tooth with ugly silver amalgam. Why should all of the fillings have to be so big?
Why do all of my silver fillings cover the WHOLE chewing surface the tooth?
Amalgam needs to be a certain size and thickness to have enough strength to say together. It is about 1.5mms. Anything beyond this size and thickness I hope is because of decay. If the decay is confined to the groove of your molar, the filling shouldn't be too large. If the decay involves more of the tooth, then the filling will be bigger.
Reply:Some doctors would do it that way to prevent any damage to the crown of the teeth. The tooth surface around the drilling area is thinner than before and can get damage. The extra material is used to protect the teeth.
Why do all of my silver fillings cover the WHOLE chewing surface the tooth?
Amalgam needs to be a certain size and thickness to have enough strength to say together. It is about 1.5mms. Anything beyond this size and thickness I hope is because of decay. If the decay is confined to the groove of your molar, the filling shouldn't be too large. If the decay involves more of the tooth, then the filling will be bigger.
Reply:Some doctors would do it that way to prevent any damage to the crown of the teeth. The tooth surface around the drilling area is thinner than before and can get damage. The extra material is used to protect the teeth.
Which is better: silver or white fillings?
In two weeks, I am getting two fillings in my back teeth. My dental office recommended silver fillings because they are cheaper and will be going in a less visible location. However, I've heard that the metal can exacerbate sensitivity to temperature. I'm quite sensitive to cold food and beverages. Should I pay the extra money to get a white filling, or go with silver? Is one more durable or less likely to fall out than another?
Which is better: silver or white fillings?
I would definitely go with silver, because they won't be visible when you smile and silver actually has LESS sensitivity than composite, or white fillings. Sensitivity can literally never go away with white fillings, but with silver they will last longer and have less sensitivity. Sensitivity with silver fillings will go away in about 3-6 weeks, where with white it can take 8-12 weeks or longer. When you get fillings on your back molars, you have to consider what you use them for....chewing up food. If you crunch on hard candy or ice, you have a greater chance of breaking a white filling, compared to silver. Definitely choose silver, it's cheaper and better!
Reply:I prefer the white filling but only because of the appearance of the silver ones. Because it's not in a visable location, no one will probably notice anyway so if you don't have the extra money go with the silver. I never had sensitivity issues with either.
Reply:go with the silver
Reply:i have silver and i hate it. my teeth are sensitive! i also have white and when i talk people stare and think i have huge *** cavities. go with the white.
Reply:i'd go with the white... it's
natural looking and won't
show evidence of bad habits...
that's what i have!!
Reply:My dentist told me that silver filling is more durable than white filling.
I have had mine for something close to 5 years now and I have not felt any kind of sensitivity, though I've never had any (before or after the fillings). In your case, you mention that you already have sensitivity, but I do not know if it will worsen, maybe by switching toothpastes.
Reply:I had silver, changed them to white, and had to change them back to the silver because the white made my teeth super sensitive.
Reply:If you can afford it get the white ones because yes the metal ones are aweful..I wish I had the white ones!
good luck and I hope it doesnt hurt too much.
Reply:white is the more natural colour and wont be so obvious
i have them and their fine :D
Reply:The white fillings are less noticeable BUT the silver fillings are stronger and last longer. I've had silver fillings since I was 12yrs old and now that I'm 32, they are the originals and I haven't had any problems with sensitivity- just don't chew on aluminum foil. My son (who's 6) has the white filling and we've had to go back twice to get them filled because they keep falling out. Good thing it's a baby tooth. Good Luck!
Reply:I have two white fillings that I've had for a a few years now.
They are very unnoticeable and have never caused me any problems.
I would say spend the extra money and get the ones that will keep your smile pretty :)
Reply:I would pay extra, because the white looks better when like you open your mouth and talk, people are gonna be like what is in her mouth!? like, i think the white would be better because youre sensetive to the coldness of food.
good luck!
i had one 2 weeks ago, they arent fun. :X
Reply:i've heard that they use silver in the back because it is cheaper, yes, but because it is more sturdy and doesn't really need to be replaced, as white fillings do. white fillings are great for front area teeth. i have silver in my back, which i hate, but have white near my front teeth area. if i had the choice again, i would get white because they look better. but keep in mind, that because they are back teeth, nobody can see them, and silver does do a better job.
Reply:It is true that amalgam fillings contain mercury. But it is also true that composite fillings contain Bisphenol A and silica. Amalgam has been used for 160 years, and not one bit of scientific evidence has linked it to any disease process. That is why they have not been outlawed. The amount of mercury that leaches out of the fillings is infinitesimally small and I have read that eating some fish gives you more mercury exposure. The safety of composite fillings is now being questioned and researched.
Amalgam is a much more durable filling material, so it is much better to use on biting surfaces ie your back teeth.
The lifespan of an amalgam filling is in the 20 year range. Composite fillings on back teeth may last 5-7 years. They last longer on front teeth. This is because composite fillings are bonded to the tooth. The bond of composite is great to enamel, but almost nonexistent to dentin. When filling a back tooth, unless it is just a shallow occlusal filling, there is very little enamel and a lot of dentin. So you are not getting a good bond to most of the inside of the tooth. On front teeth, a traditional cavity preparation has more enamel than dentin, so you are getting a better bond of composite to tooth.
Also this is why amalgam fillings are better for children's teeth as they do not have as much enamel as an adult tooth. Put a composite filling in a child's tooth that needs to be there longer than a couple of years, and you will have to redo it.
Amalgams are very easy to place and the least expensive material. Composites are very technique sensitive ( for example you need to etch the tooth for a specific number of seconds or the tooth must be completely dry of saliva to ensure the best bond) and are more expensive than amalgams.
Composite when it is hardened by the light, shrinks. This shrinkage results in microleakage that results in recurrent decay under the filling. Again this is why they need replacement so soon. When removing a composite filling the tooth underneath is guaranteed to be soft, so you will lose some more tooth. When taking out an amalgam filling, the tooth underneath may have some decay, but more often than not is hard and maybe a little black.
These are the facts as I, a practising dentist sees them. I know if it were me, I would have composite fillings in the front, and amalgam in the back (unless I could afford a lab processed composite or porcelain inlay or onlay).
I hope this helps some....it is a hard call to make sometimes.
You may want to check out this site;
http://www.dentalwatch.org/hg/myths210.h...
jkrmn ....are you a dental professional? If dentists have a high suicide and drug abuse problem, it is not because of amalgam. It is because performing dentistry is a very stressful occupation, with a lot of pressure and difficult situations and patients to deal with, a very expensive business to run with a lot of staffing issues. It has nothing to do with amalgam. Your inference that the two are related is ignorant and shows how uninformed you must be.
There may be over 900 reports on the dangers of amalgam, but there is not 1 scientifically proven JOURNAL research that proves that amalgam fillings are dangerous. Can you really trust other nations to be 100% accurate. Isn't prostitution and recreational drug use legal in some parts of Europe such as Denmark. Obviously we here in North America disagree with that also.
In fact, dentists and assistants and around a lot of amalgam. SIGNIFICANTLY more than the average person. We place the fillings and we remove them all day, every day. And yet dentists and their auxillaries have no more higher mercury levels than do other people. And they have no more higher incidence of disease than do other people. And believe me it has nothing to do with the masks we use. Masks and gloves are simply universal barriers between a patient's mouth and a dentist's nose and mouth which are less than a foot apart. Besides if you listen to the dentist's who are making a killing removing amalgam from patient's teeth and replacing them with an inferior material...composite, then don't you need a hazmat suit with scuba type respirators so you don't breathe any of the mercury contaminated air??
You are simply an uninformed and frightened individual. You should not be getting either composite or amalgam fillings but either gold or porcelain inlays and onlays. But oh ya...that is a lot more expensive than your basic filling.
What is next jkrmn ...are you gonna slam fluoride??
Reply:The amalgam filling is much more durable, but I personally decided to have my amalgam fillings replaced with composite and I don't regret it. I have one composite filling next to an amalgam (both on my back teeth) and the amalgam just looks awful. I can't wait to have that one replaced too! Also composite expands and contracts more naturally, just like your tooth does, making it less likely to become sensitive.
My dentist doesn't charge differently for amalgam vs. composite either, but then I'm in NZ so perhaps it's different :)
Basically I've traded looks for practicality, but I'm comfortable with the fact that I'll have to keep up the composite and that it will require replacement more often - because you can't even tell i have fillings with the composite, and that's important to me.
Reply:AMALGAM DANGERS
Don't believe Dave F.
It is true that mercury containing fillings have been around for a long time but while they are still legal in the USA, they are not legal in all nations of the world. Tobacco is legal too but that doesn't mean it doesn't have health risks.
While the reason for your question is not related to health risks, you really should consider the health risks associated with mercury containing fillings. Did you know for instance that the suicide rate for dentists is higher than any other profession?
There is an abundance of information to be found on the dangers of mercury in fillings [over 900 reports].
Do yourself a favor and read the info on the links I have posted below. After reading it you may realize that the reason the dentist and his assistants wear face masks is more likely to protect themselves from the mercury vapors.
These links also go into the answer to the question: Why the ADA still claims mercury fillings are safe?
The first link below contains a chart based on a study of 1569 persons with various different health problems and shows how many were improved or cured by having their mercury fillings removed. Note: Not all were cured because mercury isn't the only thing that affects these conditions. My wife has high blood pressure. We feel like we've tried everything to get it down and nothing is working so we are looking into this possibility. She only has 7 fillings in her mouth and we aren't about to get them removed or replaced until medical testing indicates this may be the cause of her problem but we are determined to never get any new mercury based fillings in the future. Then again what about the health risks of composite fillings??? You have to wonder... are they any better? http://www.dentalwatch.org/hg/myths210.h...
BY THE WAY, are you sure you need fillings? When our daughter was in her early teens she went to a new dentist in town and was told she had 5 cavities. She got 3 filled and was suppose to go back to get the other 2 done. Never went back. Years later she went to another dentist and was told she had no cavities! gee, what happened to the other 2? My wife has 7 fillings in her mouth that she got when she was in her teens and was a foster child so the state paid for her medical and dental bills. She married me when she was 18 and now she's 59 and she has never had another filling since. Beware of dentists who drill holes in perfectly good teeth just for the money.
Which is better: silver or white fillings?
I would definitely go with silver, because they won't be visible when you smile and silver actually has LESS sensitivity than composite, or white fillings. Sensitivity can literally never go away with white fillings, but with silver they will last longer and have less sensitivity. Sensitivity with silver fillings will go away in about 3-6 weeks, where with white it can take 8-12 weeks or longer. When you get fillings on your back molars, you have to consider what you use them for....chewing up food. If you crunch on hard candy or ice, you have a greater chance of breaking a white filling, compared to silver. Definitely choose silver, it's cheaper and better!
Reply:I prefer the white filling but only because of the appearance of the silver ones. Because it's not in a visable location, no one will probably notice anyway so if you don't have the extra money go with the silver. I never had sensitivity issues with either.
Reply:go with the silver
Reply:i have silver and i hate it. my teeth are sensitive! i also have white and when i talk people stare and think i have huge *** cavities. go with the white.
Reply:i'd go with the white... it's
natural looking and won't
show evidence of bad habits...
that's what i have!!
Reply:My dentist told me that silver filling is more durable than white filling.
I have had mine for something close to 5 years now and I have not felt any kind of sensitivity, though I've never had any (before or after the fillings). In your case, you mention that you already have sensitivity, but I do not know if it will worsen, maybe by switching toothpastes.
Reply:I had silver, changed them to white, and had to change them back to the silver because the white made my teeth super sensitive.
Reply:If you can afford it get the white ones because yes the metal ones are aweful..I wish I had the white ones!
good luck and I hope it doesnt hurt too much.
Reply:white is the more natural colour and wont be so obvious
i have them and their fine :D
Reply:The white fillings are less noticeable BUT the silver fillings are stronger and last longer. I've had silver fillings since I was 12yrs old and now that I'm 32, they are the originals and I haven't had any problems with sensitivity- just don't chew on aluminum foil. My son (who's 6) has the white filling and we've had to go back twice to get them filled because they keep falling out. Good thing it's a baby tooth. Good Luck!
Reply:I have two white fillings that I've had for a a few years now.
They are very unnoticeable and have never caused me any problems.
I would say spend the extra money and get the ones that will keep your smile pretty :)
Reply:I would pay extra, because the white looks better when like you open your mouth and talk, people are gonna be like what is in her mouth!? like, i think the white would be better because youre sensetive to the coldness of food.
good luck!
i had one 2 weeks ago, they arent fun. :X
Reply:i've heard that they use silver in the back because it is cheaper, yes, but because it is more sturdy and doesn't really need to be replaced, as white fillings do. white fillings are great for front area teeth. i have silver in my back, which i hate, but have white near my front teeth area. if i had the choice again, i would get white because they look better. but keep in mind, that because they are back teeth, nobody can see them, and silver does do a better job.
Reply:It is true that amalgam fillings contain mercury. But it is also true that composite fillings contain Bisphenol A and silica. Amalgam has been used for 160 years, and not one bit of scientific evidence has linked it to any disease process. That is why they have not been outlawed. The amount of mercury that leaches out of the fillings is infinitesimally small and I have read that eating some fish gives you more mercury exposure. The safety of composite fillings is now being questioned and researched.
Amalgam is a much more durable filling material, so it is much better to use on biting surfaces ie your back teeth.
The lifespan of an amalgam filling is in the 20 year range. Composite fillings on back teeth may last 5-7 years. They last longer on front teeth. This is because composite fillings are bonded to the tooth. The bond of composite is great to enamel, but almost nonexistent to dentin. When filling a back tooth, unless it is just a shallow occlusal filling, there is very little enamel and a lot of dentin. So you are not getting a good bond to most of the inside of the tooth. On front teeth, a traditional cavity preparation has more enamel than dentin, so you are getting a better bond of composite to tooth.
Also this is why amalgam fillings are better for children's teeth as they do not have as much enamel as an adult tooth. Put a composite filling in a child's tooth that needs to be there longer than a couple of years, and you will have to redo it.
Amalgams are very easy to place and the least expensive material. Composites are very technique sensitive ( for example you need to etch the tooth for a specific number of seconds or the tooth must be completely dry of saliva to ensure the best bond) and are more expensive than amalgams.
Composite when it is hardened by the light, shrinks. This shrinkage results in microleakage that results in recurrent decay under the filling. Again this is why they need replacement so soon. When removing a composite filling the tooth underneath is guaranteed to be soft, so you will lose some more tooth. When taking out an amalgam filling, the tooth underneath may have some decay, but more often than not is hard and maybe a little black.
These are the facts as I, a practising dentist sees them. I know if it were me, I would have composite fillings in the front, and amalgam in the back (unless I could afford a lab processed composite or porcelain inlay or onlay).
I hope this helps some....it is a hard call to make sometimes.
You may want to check out this site;
http://www.dentalwatch.org/hg/myths210.h...
jkrmn ....are you a dental professional? If dentists have a high suicide and drug abuse problem, it is not because of amalgam. It is because performing dentistry is a very stressful occupation, with a lot of pressure and difficult situations and patients to deal with, a very expensive business to run with a lot of staffing issues. It has nothing to do with amalgam. Your inference that the two are related is ignorant and shows how uninformed you must be.
There may be over 900 reports on the dangers of amalgam, but there is not 1 scientifically proven JOURNAL research that proves that amalgam fillings are dangerous. Can you really trust other nations to be 100% accurate. Isn't prostitution and recreational drug use legal in some parts of Europe such as Denmark. Obviously we here in North America disagree with that also.
In fact, dentists and assistants and around a lot of amalgam. SIGNIFICANTLY more than the average person. We place the fillings and we remove them all day, every day. And yet dentists and their auxillaries have no more higher mercury levels than do other people. And they have no more higher incidence of disease than do other people. And believe me it has nothing to do with the masks we use. Masks and gloves are simply universal barriers between a patient's mouth and a dentist's nose and mouth which are less than a foot apart. Besides if you listen to the dentist's who are making a killing removing amalgam from patient's teeth and replacing them with an inferior material...composite, then don't you need a hazmat suit with scuba type respirators so you don't breathe any of the mercury contaminated air??
You are simply an uninformed and frightened individual. You should not be getting either composite or amalgam fillings but either gold or porcelain inlays and onlays. But oh ya...that is a lot more expensive than your basic filling.
What is next jkrmn ...are you gonna slam fluoride??
Reply:The amalgam filling is much more durable, but I personally decided to have my amalgam fillings replaced with composite and I don't regret it. I have one composite filling next to an amalgam (both on my back teeth) and the amalgam just looks awful. I can't wait to have that one replaced too! Also composite expands and contracts more naturally, just like your tooth does, making it less likely to become sensitive.
My dentist doesn't charge differently for amalgam vs. composite either, but then I'm in NZ so perhaps it's different :)
Basically I've traded looks for practicality, but I'm comfortable with the fact that I'll have to keep up the composite and that it will require replacement more often - because you can't even tell i have fillings with the composite, and that's important to me.
Reply:AMALGAM DANGERS
Don't believe Dave F.
It is true that mercury containing fillings have been around for a long time but while they are still legal in the USA, they are not legal in all nations of the world. Tobacco is legal too but that doesn't mean it doesn't have health risks.
While the reason for your question is not related to health risks, you really should consider the health risks associated with mercury containing fillings. Did you know for instance that the suicide rate for dentists is higher than any other profession?
There is an abundance of information to be found on the dangers of mercury in fillings [over 900 reports].
Do yourself a favor and read the info on the links I have posted below. After reading it you may realize that the reason the dentist and his assistants wear face masks is more likely to protect themselves from the mercury vapors.
These links also go into the answer to the question: Why the ADA still claims mercury fillings are safe?
The first link below contains a chart based on a study of 1569 persons with various different health problems and shows how many were improved or cured by having their mercury fillings removed. Note: Not all were cured because mercury isn't the only thing that affects these conditions. My wife has high blood pressure. We feel like we've tried everything to get it down and nothing is working so we are looking into this possibility. She only has 7 fillings in her mouth and we aren't about to get them removed or replaced until medical testing indicates this may be the cause of her problem but we are determined to never get any new mercury based fillings in the future. Then again what about the health risks of composite fillings??? You have to wonder... are they any better? http://www.dentalwatch.org/hg/myths210.h...
BY THE WAY, are you sure you need fillings? When our daughter was in her early teens she went to a new dentist in town and was told she had 5 cavities. She got 3 filled and was suppose to go back to get the other 2 done. Never went back. Years later she went to another dentist and was told she had no cavities! gee, what happened to the other 2? My wife has 7 fillings in her mouth that she got when she was in her teens and was a foster child so the state paid for her medical and dental bills. She married me when she was 18 and now she's 59 and she has never had another filling since. Beware of dentists who drill holes in perfectly good teeth just for the money.
Dental Question? I just got two fillings in my upper teeth on both side of my mouth. Now I have a constant?
Metallic taste, and it bothers me. I did not have it before the fillings were put in. The dentist used a silver color material for these fillings. Are there other kinds of filling material I can ask to replace this with that would stop this metallic taste?
Dental Question? I just got two fillings in my upper teeth on both side of my mouth. Now I have a constant?
THIS IS NOT TERRIBLY UNUSUAL WITH AMALGAM (SILVER)
FILLINGS. THESE SORT OF FILLINGS DO GIVE A TASTE OF METAL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THIS WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE UNTIL THE TASTE FADES. IF THIS TASTE CONTINUES AND DOES NOT FADE THERE IS ANOTHER OPTION TO CONSIDER. HAVE THESE FILLINGS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH COMPOSITES OR LAB-FABRICATED METAL INLAYS.AN IDEAL MATERIAL FOR THIS IS GOLD. IT LASTS1 FOR A LIFETIME AND THERE IS NEVER A PROBLEM WITH TASTE ALTERATION.
Reply:I understand what you mean by the taste - it will usually fade after a while though. The reason for the taste is because it is mercury they use for the fillings - a metal! if you want to get rid of them ask for white composite fillings- they will not leave you with a taste in your mouth! White composite fillings are better too because they are less noticeable, however they are not available on the NHS so you will have to pay more (usually around £45-£100) depending on where you live and how big the fillings actually are!!
Reply:what the dentist placed was called amalgam, it is a combination
of metals and mercury. it is not unusual to have a metal taste
in the mouth for a few days. if it bothers you that much and you have deep pockets you could have them crowned/capped.
only you're' dentist will know the possibilities.
Dental Question? I just got two fillings in my upper teeth on both side of my mouth. Now I have a constant?
THIS IS NOT TERRIBLY UNUSUAL WITH AMALGAM (SILVER)
FILLINGS. THESE SORT OF FILLINGS DO GIVE A TASTE OF METAL FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THIS WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE UNTIL THE TASTE FADES. IF THIS TASTE CONTINUES AND DOES NOT FADE THERE IS ANOTHER OPTION TO CONSIDER. HAVE THESE FILLINGS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH COMPOSITES OR LAB-FABRICATED METAL INLAYS.AN IDEAL MATERIAL FOR THIS IS GOLD. IT LASTS1 FOR A LIFETIME AND THERE IS NEVER A PROBLEM WITH TASTE ALTERATION.
Reply:I understand what you mean by the taste - it will usually fade after a while though. The reason for the taste is because it is mercury they use for the fillings - a metal! if you want to get rid of them ask for white composite fillings- they will not leave you with a taste in your mouth! White composite fillings are better too because they are less noticeable, however they are not available on the NHS so you will have to pay more (usually around £45-£100) depending on where you live and how big the fillings actually are!!
Reply:what the dentist placed was called amalgam, it is a combination
of metals and mercury. it is not unusual to have a metal taste
in the mouth for a few days. if it bothers you that much and you have deep pockets you could have them crowned/capped.
only you're' dentist will know the possibilities.
Dental advice ... how long should 6 fillings in between the teeth take?
I am 23 years old. I just had a baby 10 months ago. I went to the dentist today and he should that I have six very small cavities in between my back teeth. They are going to use the resin, tooth-colored fillings. However, he said that it will take ONE HOUR per CAVITY!!! ... I think that is silly, I have NEVER had work done on my teeth before. Does this sound about right? Should I get a second opinion? And does anyone know how much fillings cost approximately? I am starting to think since he wants to do the work in 3 to 6 different visits, maybe he is just trying to get more money in visits, cleaning, exam, etc. ... HELP ... Oh and after the cleaning and the exam, I am in some pain, is that normal?
Thanks for responding,
Terrified of the Dentist in Hawaii
Crystal
Dental advice ... how long should 6 fillings in between the teeth take?
To start with, use warm salt water rinses to ease the soreness your experiencing.
Sorry about that.....As for the fillings he has planned. The composites being placed in between the teeth of molars can take some time to place and finish.
First he must numb you which takes a few minutes, then he will need to excavate the decay, clean the area and place a band that will retain the material and help to shape and contour the tooth. Then the tooth will be etching and rinsing thoroughly adhesive applied and then the restoration can be placed. After it's cured he can then adjust the bite and polish the restoration so it will be smooth to your tongue. The composite materials take a little more time to do but are esthetically pleasing and last just as long as the amalgams.
When he says it will take an hour for a filling and has planned several appointments for these, he is probably saving you from being numb on both sides, upper and lower, in one visit.
What you've described is normal for interproximal restorations. Be glad he's being considerate and scheduling you for different appointments for each side, rather than trying to do them all at once. It sounds to me like you have a good dentist and should trust his sound judgment regarding your dental care. I hope I've been of some help and good luck with your pending procedures.
Cost for composite restorations vary from dentist to dentist and city to city but most all one surface restorations are approximately $110.00 and up. Your case will most likely be a two surface and somewhere around $125.00 per tooth.
Additional information: Although you have what he "considers," or "appears" to be small areas of decay, they may look that way on your x rays and with a visual exam, but the only way of knowing "how small" is once he is in the tooth excavating the soft decay, leaving you with a sound, solid tooth structure to restore. In other words, the decayed areas "may" be larger than what's anticipated and he "may" be allowing more time for what is unexpected but possible so that you aren't alarmed being in the chair for longer than what "you" expected.
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Reply:I don't like the dentist either...and I think 6 visit's is a bit too much...he could probably do them all in about 1,1/2 hrs..but usually dentists don't like to spend more than one hour per patient, that way they make more money. (unless it's something that makes more money, root canals, surgery etc.) Filling's cost whatever floats the dentists boat. (usually start at $50, and go up...depends) I'd get a second opinion...
Reply:yes, always get a second opinion on purchases over a $1000.00.
time per filling is based on the dentist's experience.
fillings are expensive in the states, so expect $1200+ bill.
pain is based on how sensitive your gums are, people very greatly. however, if they a red by the next day, seek immediate medical attention.
Reply:Typically a dentist should book 2 (3 the most appointments) for this situation. It should take about 1 1/2 per appointment if he books two. He won't make any extra money from many visits, because he should only charge once for an exam and once for a cleaning. And the fillings aren't charged by appointment, they are charged by the size and the area on the tooth. It wouldn't be right for him to keep you in the chair for longer than 1 1/2 at a time as it would be very exhausting for you.
Reply:That does seem like a long time to do a filling, especially since your cavities are small. He might have been including the time it takes to get numb, if you are able to (not everyone is, and unfortunately some dentists won't accommodate for that); this part alone may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes. Plus, he may want to do a quick exam and cleaning before he begins filling the cavities, which will also take some time. You probably don't need a second opinion, but if you would rather get all this done in one visit (that's what I'd recommend, as multiple dentist visits are stressful and just a pain in the butt), see if you can either work with your dentist to find a good time to do so or seek out another dentist who will do it all at once (some dentists actually prefer to do this and may even have special prices for a case like yours). As for the pain, try taking Tylenol, Advil, or other pain relievers before you go; just check with the dentist first to ensure that this won't interfere with anything.
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Thanks for responding,
Terrified of the Dentist in Hawaii
Crystal
Dental advice ... how long should 6 fillings in between the teeth take?
To start with, use warm salt water rinses to ease the soreness your experiencing.
Sorry about that.....As for the fillings he has planned. The composites being placed in between the teeth of molars can take some time to place and finish.
First he must numb you which takes a few minutes, then he will need to excavate the decay, clean the area and place a band that will retain the material and help to shape and contour the tooth. Then the tooth will be etching and rinsing thoroughly adhesive applied and then the restoration can be placed. After it's cured he can then adjust the bite and polish the restoration so it will be smooth to your tongue. The composite materials take a little more time to do but are esthetically pleasing and last just as long as the amalgams.
When he says it will take an hour for a filling and has planned several appointments for these, he is probably saving you from being numb on both sides, upper and lower, in one visit.
What you've described is normal for interproximal restorations. Be glad he's being considerate and scheduling you for different appointments for each side, rather than trying to do them all at once. It sounds to me like you have a good dentist and should trust his sound judgment regarding your dental care. I hope I've been of some help and good luck with your pending procedures.
Cost for composite restorations vary from dentist to dentist and city to city but most all one surface restorations are approximately $110.00 and up. Your case will most likely be a two surface and somewhere around $125.00 per tooth.
Additional information: Although you have what he "considers," or "appears" to be small areas of decay, they may look that way on your x rays and with a visual exam, but the only way of knowing "how small" is once he is in the tooth excavating the soft decay, leaving you with a sound, solid tooth structure to restore. In other words, the decayed areas "may" be larger than what's anticipated and he "may" be allowing more time for what is unexpected but possible so that you aren't alarmed being in the chair for longer than what "you" expected.
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Reply:I don't like the dentist either...and I think 6 visit's is a bit too much...he could probably do them all in about 1,1/2 hrs..but usually dentists don't like to spend more than one hour per patient, that way they make more money. (unless it's something that makes more money, root canals, surgery etc.) Filling's cost whatever floats the dentists boat. (usually start at $50, and go up...depends) I'd get a second opinion...
Reply:yes, always get a second opinion on purchases over a $1000.00.
time per filling is based on the dentist's experience.
fillings are expensive in the states, so expect $1200+ bill.
pain is based on how sensitive your gums are, people very greatly. however, if they a red by the next day, seek immediate medical attention.
Reply:Typically a dentist should book 2 (3 the most appointments) for this situation. It should take about 1 1/2 per appointment if he books two. He won't make any extra money from many visits, because he should only charge once for an exam and once for a cleaning. And the fillings aren't charged by appointment, they are charged by the size and the area on the tooth. It wouldn't be right for him to keep you in the chair for longer than 1 1/2 at a time as it would be very exhausting for you.
Reply:That does seem like a long time to do a filling, especially since your cavities are small. He might have been including the time it takes to get numb, if you are able to (not everyone is, and unfortunately some dentists won't accommodate for that); this part alone may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes. Plus, he may want to do a quick exam and cleaning before he begins filling the cavities, which will also take some time. You probably don't need a second opinion, but if you would rather get all this done in one visit (that's what I'd recommend, as multiple dentist visits are stressful and just a pain in the butt), see if you can either work with your dentist to find a good time to do so or seek out another dentist who will do it all at once (some dentists actually prefer to do this and may even have special prices for a case like yours). As for the pain, try taking Tylenol, Advil, or other pain relievers before you go; just check with the dentist first to ensure that this won't interfere with anything.
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Is it actually better to have fillings?
do fillings ever need to be replaced or rebuild and can they get cavities?
if not, does that mean it's better to have fillings than to not have them because they're stronger than our enamel?
Is it actually better to have fillings?
Fillings arent the greatest thing. They wear down like normal teeth and they are ugly (if you have the silver or gold fillings). They dont get cavities, but you can sometimes get cavities under them, I did, and they had to drill through the whole filling and then drill out the part of my tooth that actually was a cavity.
Reply:You NEED a filling for a cavity. And after years of havin one you may need to replace it if it falls out, etc.
Reply:Sometimes they need to be replaced and you can still get cavities under or around them.
Reply:Fillings need to be replaced and if the dentist did not get all the previous decay out then it can cause problems.
It is better to have the the natural enamel teeth than a filling.
Reply:It is better to have fillings that to let your teeth rot. Fillings do sometimes need to be replaced, but usually only if the remaining tooth around it decays. Obviously the best is having healthy teeth that do not need fillings, however, if you have tooth decay, you want to get it taken care of. Cavities that are left untreated can cause serious infections.
Reply:No, fillings aren't what their put up to be. You can lose a filling and you have to watch real careful. I have porcelain caps and I had one break off right in front , you talking about a mess. I have replace 4 because there 4 to a bridge , I'm looking at $3200.00 that is after Insurance because Insurance just pays half of your caps. and I just wish I had not lost that cap . But if I just get a tooth replanted that is $8,000.00. I'm sick at my stomach all that money for just one tooth . So take real good care of your teeth, I did but still messed up somehow., I was flossing I heard something pop and my cap came out.
Reply:No it's just a scam ( to me )
Reply:the best thing for you is to have healthy natural teeth without fillings.
when you get fillings you can get cavities around and/or under the filling and then you lose more tooth enamel. fillings are not stronger than enamel becuase its just something placed on... in fact the enamel weakens when you have a filling in place.
most fillings need to be changed around 10 to 15 years becuase of wear and tear
if not, does that mean it's better to have fillings than to not have them because they're stronger than our enamel?
Is it actually better to have fillings?
Fillings arent the greatest thing. They wear down like normal teeth and they are ugly (if you have the silver or gold fillings). They dont get cavities, but you can sometimes get cavities under them, I did, and they had to drill through the whole filling and then drill out the part of my tooth that actually was a cavity.
Reply:You NEED a filling for a cavity. And after years of havin one you may need to replace it if it falls out, etc.
Reply:Sometimes they need to be replaced and you can still get cavities under or around them.
Reply:Fillings need to be replaced and if the dentist did not get all the previous decay out then it can cause problems.
It is better to have the the natural enamel teeth than a filling.
Reply:It is better to have fillings that to let your teeth rot. Fillings do sometimes need to be replaced, but usually only if the remaining tooth around it decays. Obviously the best is having healthy teeth that do not need fillings, however, if you have tooth decay, you want to get it taken care of. Cavities that are left untreated can cause serious infections.
Reply:No, fillings aren't what their put up to be. You can lose a filling and you have to watch real careful. I have porcelain caps and I had one break off right in front , you talking about a mess. I have replace 4 because there 4 to a bridge , I'm looking at $3200.00 that is after Insurance because Insurance just pays half of your caps. and I just wish I had not lost that cap . But if I just get a tooth replanted that is $8,000.00. I'm sick at my stomach all that money for just one tooth . So take real good care of your teeth, I did but still messed up somehow., I was flossing I heard something pop and my cap came out.
Reply:No it's just a scam ( to me )
Reply:the best thing for you is to have healthy natural teeth without fillings.
when you get fillings you can get cavities around and/or under the filling and then you lose more tooth enamel. fillings are not stronger than enamel becuase its just something placed on... in fact the enamel weakens when you have a filling in place.
most fillings need to be changed around 10 to 15 years becuase of wear and tear
A tiny black spot after tooth fillings?
Hi,
I just had fillings yesterday on the lower bottom right teeth (the last two teeth from the back). When I got back home, i found out that there is still a tiny black dot on the surface of my tooth, i thought the fillings were supposed to cover all of the black bits there and made your tooth looking like new again. I didn't know whether my dentist did it very quickly and missed a bit of the black spot, or because the spot was situated in the corner so he couldn't reach it? But it's impossible for him to miss it because i know he's very articulate.
It's not the look that bothers me, but i'm afraid the black bit will turn into a serious tooth decay in the future.
A tiny black spot after tooth fillings?
If you have noticed it then your dentist almost certainly knows it's there. This has happened to me a couple of times and I was surprised to be told by the dentist that it was an area that had 'remineralised'. Very early decay seems to do this, but I'm not a dentist so perhaps you could phone your surgery and just mention your concerns?
Reply:its a cavity
Reply:I have had to have a couple of fillings and I can say this has not happened to me before. If your dentist is usually very precise he may not have thought it was a risk, but I would mention it to him/her ASAP as it's best to be sure.
I just had fillings yesterday on the lower bottom right teeth (the last two teeth from the back). When I got back home, i found out that there is still a tiny black dot on the surface of my tooth, i thought the fillings were supposed to cover all of the black bits there and made your tooth looking like new again. I didn't know whether my dentist did it very quickly and missed a bit of the black spot, or because the spot was situated in the corner so he couldn't reach it? But it's impossible for him to miss it because i know he's very articulate.
It's not the look that bothers me, but i'm afraid the black bit will turn into a serious tooth decay in the future.
A tiny black spot after tooth fillings?
If you have noticed it then your dentist almost certainly knows it's there. This has happened to me a couple of times and I was surprised to be told by the dentist that it was an area that had 'remineralised'. Very early decay seems to do this, but I'm not a dentist so perhaps you could phone your surgery and just mention your concerns?
Reply:its a cavity
Reply:I have had to have a couple of fillings and I can say this has not happened to me before. If your dentist is usually very precise he may not have thought it was a risk, but I would mention it to him/her ASAP as it's best to be sure.
Why do silver fillings start off light gray, but then turn dark,ugly,and shiny after 2 week?
No one noticed my filling for two weeks. Then, 10 people said in the last month, "I see you just got a big filling. tough luck!" (in my bottom 6 year molar, i got a full surface silver filling-my dentist only fills molars with silver). I didn't complain when my dentist filled it, but i didn't think it would turn so dark and ugly looking. And my dentist told me my tooth will eventually take on a grayish appearance,because the filling goes deep down to my gum. Is that how all of my teeth with fillings will look?
Why do silver fillings start off light gray, but then turn dark,ugly,and shiny after 2 week?
Anything less than fine silver tarnishes due to the other metals in the alloy (and I think dental silver is around 80% silver at best). You may want to talk to another dentist if yours only does metal fillings--there are new enamel (or porcelain--not exactly sure what it's called) fillings that don't require as much drilling (they stick to your teeth better) and are completely unnoticeable. They're a bit more expensive, but well worth it.
Reply:The silver tarnishes.
Reply:Get rid of them they have mercury in them which is poisoness and leads to alzimers disease
Why do silver fillings start off light gray, but then turn dark,ugly,and shiny after 2 week?
Anything less than fine silver tarnishes due to the other metals in the alloy (and I think dental silver is around 80% silver at best). You may want to talk to another dentist if yours only does metal fillings--there are new enamel (or porcelain--not exactly sure what it's called) fillings that don't require as much drilling (they stick to your teeth better) and are completely unnoticeable. They're a bit more expensive, but well worth it.
Reply:The silver tarnishes.
Reply:Get rid of them they have mercury in them which is poisoness and leads to alzimers disease
Perfect baked potato fillings?
Anyone know of any tasty, low fat vegetarian fillings for baked potatoes?
Perfect baked potato fillings?
Baked beans, either on their own or with chopped onion %26amp; a little chilli powder mixed in.
Reply:Low fat cheese
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Reply:i know that a lot of people enjoy putting broccoli and cheese on their baked potatoes but i don't know if you will eat cheese
Reply:baked beans, mmmmmmm
tuna and red onion (if you eat fish that is)
diet cottage cheese and red onion
Reply:low fat cheese and broccoli
Reply:MMMM. =) I know one, it's so good!!
1. Take your Potato and leave the skin on it.
2. Cut a tip off the top.
3. Leave the potato inside and add sour cream, onions cut in little peices and some sprinkle some cheedar cheese on top...MMMMM It's so good, and its easy to make and the products are easily found in your local grocery store.
Have fuuuunnn! =)
Reply:creamed sweet corn with just a little bit of cheese on top
Reply:Here's the answers from when you asked 4 hours ago:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Lowfat sour cream, bacon (real or fake), scallions, cilantro, black olives and shrimp (for omnis). You can also throw almost any vege into the mix. Leftover veges are perfect.
Reply:Steamed broccolli with home made cheddar cheese sauce. Sour cream, chives, butter, and salt and pepper are also favorite toppers of mine.
You can always use fat free sour cream and low fat butter. You can use different cheeses too like asiago and parmesan.
Reply:I would use low fate sour cream and maybe lowfat cheese or 2% cheese... im not going to lie i would use bacon bits but you're vegetarian so.. that's not an option.. hm.. chives maybe? When I go out somewhere to eat i get a brocoli n' cheddar potato.
Reply:The two best way to make potatoes are as follows:
Mash them.
Or Twice bake them. To twice bake them, you must first bake them. Then, scoop out the white part, mash it, add sour cream (You can put herbs in there or cheese or whatever you want) and then put the now yumminess back into the potato skin and cook it. Its delicious.
Reply:cheese %26amp; beans (with low fat cheese) or just the beans on their own.
Reply:Chili made with Quorn mince is good on a jacket potato.
Reply:I am vegetarian.
I like have quorn, I sometimes mix quorn chicken style pieces with mayonnaise and sweetcorn and have that. Or sometime use quorn mince, make up a pasta sauce and mix it together and have that. I also like coronation quorn, instead of coronation chicken! But you could mix up your own, whatever you fancy. Quorn works well that way.
I do like the classic beans and cheese too. Sometimes I take a tin of chopped tomatoes and heat that up so its really hot and put that in a baked potato and sprinkle some cheese on top.
I also like soft cheese (like philadelphia cheese) or cottage cheese.
Plus sweet potatoes make a delicious alternative baked potato!
Hope I helped!
Reply:homemade hummous.. its easy to make- look for a recipe
Reply:Lowfat? idk
i like Brocolli %26amp;%26amp; Cheese with sour cream on top
Reply:Low fat cottage cheese
low fat cheese spread with garlic and herb
quorn mince in bolognese sauce.
Reply:lime
Reply:Vegetarian cheddar grated, onion grated, cream/milk and butter.
Scoop out the potato from the skin when cooked and mash with the above mixture, with a beadle until well mixed then pile back into the skin and return to the oven for 10 mins to heat through and brown. Although you can cook the potato in a microwave, it really does taste better if done in an aga or an oven, its the time thing developing tastes.
Reply:Try ham and cottagecheese or bacon or mince meat with onions or tomatoes
Reply:low-fat cheese %26amp; low-fat coleslaw.
%26amp; lots of fresh side salad.
YUM!
Reply:grated carrot, beans (not baked beans just regular pulse type beans), chopped up mint, lemon juice, butter.
baked beans and cheese
cheese and tomato
mango chutney and sour cream
red onions and tomato, salt and pepper
Reply:You could try making a chili, using quorn, this is delicious over a baked potato x
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Perfect baked potato fillings?
Baked beans, either on their own or with chopped onion %26amp; a little chilli powder mixed in.
Reply:Low fat cheese
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Reply:i know that a lot of people enjoy putting broccoli and cheese on their baked potatoes but i don't know if you will eat cheese
Reply:baked beans, mmmmmmm
tuna and red onion (if you eat fish that is)
diet cottage cheese and red onion
Reply:low fat cheese and broccoli
Reply:MMMM. =) I know one, it's so good!!
1. Take your Potato and leave the skin on it.
2. Cut a tip off the top.
3. Leave the potato inside and add sour cream, onions cut in little peices and some sprinkle some cheedar cheese on top...MMMMM It's so good, and its easy to make and the products are easily found in your local grocery store.
Have fuuuunnn! =)
Reply:creamed sweet corn with just a little bit of cheese on top
Reply:Here's the answers from when you asked 4 hours ago:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Lowfat sour cream, bacon (real or fake), scallions, cilantro, black olives and shrimp (for omnis). You can also throw almost any vege into the mix. Leftover veges are perfect.
Reply:Steamed broccolli with home made cheddar cheese sauce. Sour cream, chives, butter, and salt and pepper are also favorite toppers of mine.
You can always use fat free sour cream and low fat butter. You can use different cheeses too like asiago and parmesan.
Reply:I would use low fate sour cream and maybe lowfat cheese or 2% cheese... im not going to lie i would use bacon bits but you're vegetarian so.. that's not an option.. hm.. chives maybe? When I go out somewhere to eat i get a brocoli n' cheddar potato.
Reply:The two best way to make potatoes are as follows:
Mash them.
Or Twice bake them. To twice bake them, you must first bake them. Then, scoop out the white part, mash it, add sour cream (You can put herbs in there or cheese or whatever you want) and then put the now yumminess back into the potato skin and cook it. Its delicious.
Reply:cheese %26amp; beans (with low fat cheese) or just the beans on their own.
Reply:Chili made with Quorn mince is good on a jacket potato.
Reply:I am vegetarian.
I like have quorn, I sometimes mix quorn chicken style pieces with mayonnaise and sweetcorn and have that. Or sometime use quorn mince, make up a pasta sauce and mix it together and have that. I also like coronation quorn, instead of coronation chicken! But you could mix up your own, whatever you fancy. Quorn works well that way.
I do like the classic beans and cheese too. Sometimes I take a tin of chopped tomatoes and heat that up so its really hot and put that in a baked potato and sprinkle some cheese on top.
I also like soft cheese (like philadelphia cheese) or cottage cheese.
Plus sweet potatoes make a delicious alternative baked potato!
Hope I helped!
Reply:homemade hummous.. its easy to make- look for a recipe
Reply:Lowfat? idk
i like Brocolli %26amp;%26amp; Cheese with sour cream on top
Reply:Low fat cottage cheese
low fat cheese spread with garlic and herb
quorn mince in bolognese sauce.
Reply:lime
Reply:Vegetarian cheddar grated, onion grated, cream/milk and butter.
Scoop out the potato from the skin when cooked and mash with the above mixture, with a beadle until well mixed then pile back into the skin and return to the oven for 10 mins to heat through and brown. Although you can cook the potato in a microwave, it really does taste better if done in an aga or an oven, its the time thing developing tastes.
Reply:Try ham and cottagecheese or bacon or mince meat with onions or tomatoes
Reply:low-fat cheese %26amp; low-fat coleslaw.
%26amp; lots of fresh side salad.
YUM!
Reply:grated carrot, beans (not baked beans just regular pulse type beans), chopped up mint, lemon juice, butter.
baked beans and cheese
cheese and tomato
mango chutney and sour cream
red onions and tomato, salt and pepper
Reply:You could try making a chili, using quorn, this is delicious over a baked potato x
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Aluminum foil and fillings?
My girlfriend doesn't believe me when I say that putting aluminum foil in your mouth causes extreme pain if you have fillings. This is true, right? And how extreme is the pain?
Aluminum foil and fillings?
Good question!
When you have amalgam (metal) fillings , and you bite on aluminum foil, it creates direct-current electricity called "galvanism". Galvanism in this case is cause by two dislike metals coming into direct contact with one another. The metal itself is an excellent conductor of electricity, sending the electrical shock to the nerve of the tooth (teeth). OUCH! I have done this by accident, it is such a jarring pain that I wouldn't do it on purpose if you paid me to! ;) If she has metal fillings and refuses to believe you about the pain it causes to bite on foil, offer her a piece to chew. She will soon be a believer! (It won't work unless she has metal fillings)It's kinda mean, but it won't cause damage to her. Just shock her a good one!
Reply:Thanx for the laugh--my kids are now trying to see if this really hurts! Personally, I wouldn't be putting aluminum foil in my mouth! I'd say that it depends on the person and how sensitive their teeth are. Kids are saying that it doesn't hurt their fillings at all. LMAO at the looks on their faces though!
Reply:That is soooo true! The pain is unbelievable-its this instant sharp pain like brainfreeze but in your mouth!Even thinking about it makes my teeth hurt..
Reply:It depends on how close the filling is to your pulp chamber, where your nerves are. Amalgam fillings are good conductors of electricity, so if the filling is close to your nerves, it could be painful.
Reply:good answers so far... the physiology involves dissimilar metals in a solution. the metals can be amalgam or gold or base metal, etc. when metal such as foil is placed accidentally or on purpose between two metal fillings, "galvanic shock" occurs. this sharp stinging pain is really a jolt of electrical current. it is a real phenomenon taught in dental schools...
Aluminum foil and fillings?
Good question!
When you have amalgam (metal) fillings , and you bite on aluminum foil, it creates direct-current electricity called "galvanism". Galvanism in this case is cause by two dislike metals coming into direct contact with one another. The metal itself is an excellent conductor of electricity, sending the electrical shock to the nerve of the tooth (teeth). OUCH! I have done this by accident, it is such a jarring pain that I wouldn't do it on purpose if you paid me to! ;) If she has metal fillings and refuses to believe you about the pain it causes to bite on foil, offer her a piece to chew. She will soon be a believer! (It won't work unless she has metal fillings)It's kinda mean, but it won't cause damage to her. Just shock her a good one!
Reply:Thanx for the laugh--my kids are now trying to see if this really hurts! Personally, I wouldn't be putting aluminum foil in my mouth! I'd say that it depends on the person and how sensitive their teeth are. Kids are saying that it doesn't hurt their fillings at all. LMAO at the looks on their faces though!
Reply:That is soooo true! The pain is unbelievable-its this instant sharp pain like brainfreeze but in your mouth!Even thinking about it makes my teeth hurt..
Reply:It depends on how close the filling is to your pulp chamber, where your nerves are. Amalgam fillings are good conductors of electricity, so if the filling is close to your nerves, it could be painful.
Reply:good answers so far... the physiology involves dissimilar metals in a solution. the metals can be amalgam or gold or base metal, etc. when metal such as foil is placed accidentally or on purpose between two metal fillings, "galvanic shock" occurs. this sharp stinging pain is really a jolt of electrical current. it is a real phenomenon taught in dental schools...
Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?
I have not one but TWO questions *gasp*...
Ok so does anyone have any healthy snack ideas to make? (no store bought snacks)
And what are some sandwich fillings that go well together?(again, healthy with some protein)
Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?
Tuna and celery and relish with salad dressing
peanut butter and banana
kipper snacks and romaine and maybe a slice or two of tomato
Reply:Snacks- ants on a log: fill celery stalks with peanut butter %26amp; top with raisins. Shred low fat cheese, top a flour tortilla, and put in pizza oven (or reg oven) til melted %26amp; lightly browned. Freeze some grapes. Make a mixed fruit salad from watermelon %26amp; cantaloupe chunks, fresh pineapple, and 2 kinds of grapes. Toast a lowfat english muffin %26amp; spread with peanut butter or fat-free cream cheese.
Chop onions %26amp; stuffed green olives, mix with Miracle whip and drained tuna. Good on bread OR crackers. Boil %26amp; chop eggs, mix with mayo %26amp; mustard for egg salad (fat-free mayo or MirWhip is fine). Buddig thin-sliced meats are low fat %26amp; low cal--pair them with sliced tomato %26amp; lettuce for healthy sandwiches,
Reply:Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains
Put The Buena Vista Social Club on the stereo and invite over a few friends to make a weeknight trip to Cuba! Put on your best cabana shirts and keep a limbo pole on hand!
Pork tenderloins, Cuban style:
1 2/3 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, 2 pieces, the average weight of 1 package, trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling
1 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 limes, zested
1 large orange, zested
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cuban sweet rolls:
8 crusty rolls, such as Portuguese rolls, torpedo loaves or muffuletta style round rolls
4 teaspoons sugar
Plantains:
1/4 cup corn oil, 4 turns of the pan
4 black (ripe) plantains
1 teaspoon fine salt
Relish for sandwiches:
6 dill pickles, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper relish
2 scallions, chopped
Sandwich fixins:
1 pound shaved ham, from the deli counter
1 pound shaved Swiss cheese, from the deli counter
4 tablespoons butter, for toasting sandwiches
Frozen Mojito Slushes, recipe follows
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat tenderloins with oil. Combine onion, garlic, citrus zest, salt, pepper and dried oregano in a pile on your cutting board. Pack this coating equally and evenly onto the tenderloins. Heat a large skillet. Add a drizzle of oil and sear tenderloin on all sides. Then place in hot oven to roast 20 to 25 minutes. Wash hands.
Brush rolls with a little warm water and sprinkle the tops of the rolls with 1/2 teaspoon sugar each. Pile rolls on a baking sheet and place in oven with meat for 5 minutes to crust rolls and set sugar. Authentic Cuban rolls used for this sandwich are sweet. This sugar wash process gives a similar effect to store bought rolls. When rolls come out of oven, split and pile on serving plate.
Preheat a stovetop griddle over medium high heat.
Heat 1/4 cup corn oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice each 1/2 into thirds on an angle. Arrange plantains in pan in a single layer and cook until crisp, continuously flipping for even browning. Remove from skillet to paper towel lined plate and season with fine salt.
To assemble sandwiches: Thinly slice meat on an angle. Place ham and Swiss cheese on a serving plate, separating and fluffing up the shaved meat and cheese. Assemble sandwiches with desired fillings and place on a hot, buttered griddle. Use a heavy pan to press the sandwiches together. Toast until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
Combine chopped pickles, sweet red pepper relish and scallions in a small bowl.
Spread the relish on the tops of the rolls and pork slices, ham, and swiss cheese on the bottoms. Press the sandwiches together. Put about 1 tablespoon of butter on the hot griddle and spread to coat. Put 2 sandwiches at a time on the griddle, and top with a heavy cast-iron skillet. Toast sandwiches on the griddle, turning once, until golden, hot, and cheese is melted, 2 or 3 minutes per side.
Serve with a few slices of plantains per person as a side dish. Frozen Mojitos Slushes make a great drink or dessert.
Frozen Mojito Slushes:
For every 4 slushes, you will need:
1 pint lime sorbet or 1 can lime ade from frozen juice section
8 shots light rum
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 tray ice cubes
In a blender, combine 1/2 pint sorbet or 1/2 can of lime aid with 4 shots of rum, 1/4 cup mint leaves and 1/2 tray of ice. Pulse, then blend on high until lime-mint slush is smooth. Pour drinks into 2 large cocktail glasses using a long handled spoon and repeat with remaining ingredients.
Yield: 4 cocktails, for 8, double the recipe.
Reply:carrots,celery, also you could take out the core of an apple and fill the apple with peanut butter or fill with apple butter. for sandwich ideas, peanut butter and banana sandwich, apple butter sandwiches, tomatoe sandwiches, lettuce and cucumber sandwiches these are all very healthy and low fat. I hope I was helpful.
Ok so does anyone have any healthy snack ideas to make? (no store bought snacks)
And what are some sandwich fillings that go well together?(again, healthy with some protein)
Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?
Tuna and celery and relish with salad dressing
peanut butter and banana
kipper snacks and romaine and maybe a slice or two of tomato
Reply:Snacks- ants on a log: fill celery stalks with peanut butter %26amp; top with raisins. Shred low fat cheese, top a flour tortilla, and put in pizza oven (or reg oven) til melted %26amp; lightly browned. Freeze some grapes. Make a mixed fruit salad from watermelon %26amp; cantaloupe chunks, fresh pineapple, and 2 kinds of grapes. Toast a lowfat english muffin %26amp; spread with peanut butter or fat-free cream cheese.
Chop onions %26amp; stuffed green olives, mix with Miracle whip and drained tuna. Good on bread OR crackers. Boil %26amp; chop eggs, mix with mayo %26amp; mustard for egg salad (fat-free mayo or MirWhip is fine). Buddig thin-sliced meats are low fat %26amp; low cal--pair them with sliced tomato %26amp; lettuce for healthy sandwiches,
Reply:Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains
Put The Buena Vista Social Club on the stereo and invite over a few friends to make a weeknight trip to Cuba! Put on your best cabana shirts and keep a limbo pole on hand!
Pork tenderloins, Cuban style:
1 2/3 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, 2 pieces, the average weight of 1 package, trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling
1 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 limes, zested
1 large orange, zested
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cuban sweet rolls:
8 crusty rolls, such as Portuguese rolls, torpedo loaves or muffuletta style round rolls
4 teaspoons sugar
Plantains:
1/4 cup corn oil, 4 turns of the pan
4 black (ripe) plantains
1 teaspoon fine salt
Relish for sandwiches:
6 dill pickles, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper relish
2 scallions, chopped
Sandwich fixins:
1 pound shaved ham, from the deli counter
1 pound shaved Swiss cheese, from the deli counter
4 tablespoons butter, for toasting sandwiches
Frozen Mojito Slushes, recipe follows
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat tenderloins with oil. Combine onion, garlic, citrus zest, salt, pepper and dried oregano in a pile on your cutting board. Pack this coating equally and evenly onto the tenderloins. Heat a large skillet. Add a drizzle of oil and sear tenderloin on all sides. Then place in hot oven to roast 20 to 25 minutes. Wash hands.
Brush rolls with a little warm water and sprinkle the tops of the rolls with 1/2 teaspoon sugar each. Pile rolls on a baking sheet and place in oven with meat for 5 minutes to crust rolls and set sugar. Authentic Cuban rolls used for this sandwich are sweet. This sugar wash process gives a similar effect to store bought rolls. When rolls come out of oven, split and pile on serving plate.
Preheat a stovetop griddle over medium high heat.
Heat 1/4 cup corn oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice each 1/2 into thirds on an angle. Arrange plantains in pan in a single layer and cook until crisp, continuously flipping for even browning. Remove from skillet to paper towel lined plate and season with fine salt.
To assemble sandwiches: Thinly slice meat on an angle. Place ham and Swiss cheese on a serving plate, separating and fluffing up the shaved meat and cheese. Assemble sandwiches with desired fillings and place on a hot, buttered griddle. Use a heavy pan to press the sandwiches together. Toast until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
Combine chopped pickles, sweet red pepper relish and scallions in a small bowl.
Spread the relish on the tops of the rolls and pork slices, ham, and swiss cheese on the bottoms. Press the sandwiches together. Put about 1 tablespoon of butter on the hot griddle and spread to coat. Put 2 sandwiches at a time on the griddle, and top with a heavy cast-iron skillet. Toast sandwiches on the griddle, turning once, until golden, hot, and cheese is melted, 2 or 3 minutes per side.
Serve with a few slices of plantains per person as a side dish. Frozen Mojitos Slushes make a great drink or dessert.
Frozen Mojito Slushes:
For every 4 slushes, you will need:
1 pint lime sorbet or 1 can lime ade from frozen juice section
8 shots light rum
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 tray ice cubes
In a blender, combine 1/2 pint sorbet or 1/2 can of lime aid with 4 shots of rum, 1/4 cup mint leaves and 1/2 tray of ice. Pulse, then blend on high until lime-mint slush is smooth. Pour drinks into 2 large cocktail glasses using a long handled spoon and repeat with remaining ingredients.
Yield: 4 cocktails, for 8, double the recipe.
Reply:carrots,celery, also you could take out the core of an apple and fill the apple with peanut butter or fill with apple butter. for sandwich ideas, peanut butter and banana sandwich, apple butter sandwiches, tomatoe sandwiches, lettuce and cucumber sandwiches these are all very healthy and low fat. I hope I was helpful.
Who else has fillings in their teeth?
i just went to my dentist today and found out that i may need to have up to 5 fillings in my teeth, and im only 17. i was so upset and shocked, because i have been seeing dentists regularly for the last 4 years in conjunction with having my braces, and just when i get my braces off they realise there are problems with my teeth. its so sad and unfair.
is the process of having filings so bad? im not scared of the pain, just how it will look with all that silver in m mouth.
Who else has fillings in their teeth?
you don't have to have silver in your mouth. that's usually left to children anyway. i have fillings, almost everyone does. it's very common, even to have many. fillings will be white for you most likely because you're not a child anymore. and i had braces too, trust me, it pays off. i now have such a beautiful smile people always compliment me on it, and just smiling to myself makes me happy, it's honestly my best feature now!
Reply:you're welcome, good luck :) Report It
Reply:It's not bad these days. I think they now use some white fillings. I've got numerous ones in my mouth. I wouldn't worry about it. Talk to your dentist about it.
Reply:I have fillings in my teeth too for the last 20 years. Apparently your teeth gets decayed easily when you are younger.
If your dentist is good and skilled and also gental, you won't feel much during the session.
Opt for white teeth fillings which will not look gastly like the silvery metal ones. So no one will notice that you have fillings. :-)
Reply:Its not bad .Its not the best thing you want to be spending your time doing but really its not reall painfull.I know it doesnt seem fair .My teeth were never great either.See everyone that is human has some type of health problem .None of use are perfect.There are alot of people that look like they are perfect and not ill but its being hidden or they dont know about it yet.None of use are perfect by far.Make the best out of this fill them and take care of them.One day they will turn into crowns take care of them at that time too. Just take care of yourself and dont blow it off and you will do great.
Reply:If I were you I would ask to get something other then amalgam fillings.
They contain mercury that can be harmfull to your health.
Reply:i dont
Reply:i had 4 cavities in my back adult teeth. im on 13 and they gave me white fillings, i cant even see them.
is the process of having filings so bad? im not scared of the pain, just how it will look with all that silver in m mouth.
Who else has fillings in their teeth?
you don't have to have silver in your mouth. that's usually left to children anyway. i have fillings, almost everyone does. it's very common, even to have many. fillings will be white for you most likely because you're not a child anymore. and i had braces too, trust me, it pays off. i now have such a beautiful smile people always compliment me on it, and just smiling to myself makes me happy, it's honestly my best feature now!
Reply:you're welcome, good luck :) Report It
Reply:It's not bad these days. I think they now use some white fillings. I've got numerous ones in my mouth. I wouldn't worry about it. Talk to your dentist about it.
Reply:I have fillings in my teeth too for the last 20 years. Apparently your teeth gets decayed easily when you are younger.
If your dentist is good and skilled and also gental, you won't feel much during the session.
Opt for white teeth fillings which will not look gastly like the silvery metal ones. So no one will notice that you have fillings. :-)
Reply:Its not bad .Its not the best thing you want to be spending your time doing but really its not reall painfull.I know it doesnt seem fair .My teeth were never great either.See everyone that is human has some type of health problem .None of use are perfect.There are alot of people that look like they are perfect and not ill but its being hidden or they dont know about it yet.None of use are perfect by far.Make the best out of this fill them and take care of them.One day they will turn into crowns take care of them at that time too. Just take care of yourself and dont blow it off and you will do great.
Reply:If I were you I would ask to get something other then amalgam fillings.
They contain mercury that can be harmfull to your health.
Reply:i dont
Reply:i had 4 cavities in my back adult teeth. im on 13 and they gave me white fillings, i cant even see them.
Questions about getting fillings in my teeth?
I just went to the dentist, and have not been in 12 years (I'm 25).... They told me my teeth were in great shape, BUT I did need 5 fillings, which are scheduled to be done all at once in a couple weeks. I never had them when I was a kid, can anyone tell me what to expect or if they're painful?
Questions about getting fillings in my teeth?
They will numb you before doing the fillings. Don't worry, it doesn't hurt after they numb you. You will feel a little pinch, but it's no big deal. They are going to drill out the decay. Don't worry, once again, you will be numb. Sometimes it gets on your face and clothes. It's really gross. If you are a little nervous, just tell you dentist and I'm sure they will put you at ease and be more gentle. I used to be petrified of the dentist. I used to have to have nitrous to even let them numb me. I got over it. It helps to think other people get this done all the time. : ) Good Luck. You will be glad when it's all over. P.S. Expect for your mouth and tongue to be quite numb for a few hours after leaving the office.
Reply:You can also get a fluoride rinse from your dentist that you can use at night. That is also necessary to help prevent cavities along with flossing. I have it and I like it. The mint is good. : ) Report It
Reply:When I just had two little cavities, they filled them both at the same time, and just gave me the happy gas...didn't hurt at all. If they're a little deeper, they'll probably give you the gas and then numb your mouth...the shots are the worst part, but the happy gas helps with that (you kinda feel it, but you don't really care all that much.) Once your mouth is numb, you won't feel anything...the noise of the drill is the worst part.
The numbness is weird. You'll drool a lot and not realize your mouth is open and you're drooling. (I had mine numbed for a scaling, where they deep clean under the gumline...)
Reply:I had nine done at once. It really isn't too bad when it's happening. At least the pain isn't. I didn't like getting the injection into my gums though. If you don't like seeing needles, close your eyes for that part. Otherwise, you just feel the drills and whatnot on your teeth, but you don't feel any pain. At least I didn't. The pain didn't come until a few hours later. It's really not that bad.
Reply:Ive Had 6 fillings and a route canal done! the only thing that might hurt is getting stick with the needles when they give your novacane for the pain! It didnt hurt for me when i got my teeth filled! i really dont think that you should be worried but then agian everybody is differnt! Just keep a positive mind and you will be fine
Reply:The pinch of the numbing shot is the only thing painful for me. After that, you're numb and shouldn't feel a thing. I had to redo all my fillings and some new ones and no pain. Good luck!
Reply:There is no need to fear, you will be fine. If you are nervous about it talk to your dentist and they will do their best to ease your fears and help you to relax. Then numbing injection(s) can be a bit uncomfortable but a good dentist will use a topical gel on the gum first so you don't feel the needle penetrate the gum and then you may feel a bit of pressure.
Once you are numb you will feel what is going on but nothing will hurt, if it does raise a hand and tell the dentist it's hurt and he will give more anesthetic.
You may be a bit sore when the anesthetic wears off but some ibrophen or panadole will fix that.
To help you relax during the procedure keep your eyes clothes and take slow deepish breathes. If there is music playing concentrate on that and not what is going on in your mouth.
Don't worry, you will be fine
Good Luck and be brave
Baby Teeth
Questions about getting fillings in my teeth?
They will numb you before doing the fillings. Don't worry, it doesn't hurt after they numb you. You will feel a little pinch, but it's no big deal. They are going to drill out the decay. Don't worry, once again, you will be numb. Sometimes it gets on your face and clothes. It's really gross. If you are a little nervous, just tell you dentist and I'm sure they will put you at ease and be more gentle. I used to be petrified of the dentist. I used to have to have nitrous to even let them numb me. I got over it. It helps to think other people get this done all the time. : ) Good Luck. You will be glad when it's all over. P.S. Expect for your mouth and tongue to be quite numb for a few hours after leaving the office.
Reply:You can also get a fluoride rinse from your dentist that you can use at night. That is also necessary to help prevent cavities along with flossing. I have it and I like it. The mint is good. : ) Report It
Reply:When I just had two little cavities, they filled them both at the same time, and just gave me the happy gas...didn't hurt at all. If they're a little deeper, they'll probably give you the gas and then numb your mouth...the shots are the worst part, but the happy gas helps with that (you kinda feel it, but you don't really care all that much.) Once your mouth is numb, you won't feel anything...the noise of the drill is the worst part.
The numbness is weird. You'll drool a lot and not realize your mouth is open and you're drooling. (I had mine numbed for a scaling, where they deep clean under the gumline...)
Reply:I had nine done at once. It really isn't too bad when it's happening. At least the pain isn't. I didn't like getting the injection into my gums though. If you don't like seeing needles, close your eyes for that part. Otherwise, you just feel the drills and whatnot on your teeth, but you don't feel any pain. At least I didn't. The pain didn't come until a few hours later. It's really not that bad.
Reply:Ive Had 6 fillings and a route canal done! the only thing that might hurt is getting stick with the needles when they give your novacane for the pain! It didnt hurt for me when i got my teeth filled! i really dont think that you should be worried but then agian everybody is differnt! Just keep a positive mind and you will be fine
Reply:The pinch of the numbing shot is the only thing painful for me. After that, you're numb and shouldn't feel a thing. I had to redo all my fillings and some new ones and no pain. Good luck!
Reply:There is no need to fear, you will be fine. If you are nervous about it talk to your dentist and they will do their best to ease your fears and help you to relax. Then numbing injection(s) can be a bit uncomfortable but a good dentist will use a topical gel on the gum first so you don't feel the needle penetrate the gum and then you may feel a bit of pressure.
Once you are numb you will feel what is going on but nothing will hurt, if it does raise a hand and tell the dentist it's hurt and he will give more anesthetic.
You may be a bit sore when the anesthetic wears off but some ibrophen or panadole will fix that.
To help you relax during the procedure keep your eyes clothes and take slow deepish breathes. If there is music playing concentrate on that and not what is going on in your mouth.
Don't worry, you will be fine
Good Luck and be brave
Baby Teeth
Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?
I have not one but TWO questions *gasp*...
Ok so does anyone have any healthy snack ideas to make? (no store bought snacks)
And what are some sandwich fillings that go well together?(again, healthy with some protein)
Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?
Tuna and celery and relish with salad dressing
peanut butter and banana
kipper snacks and romaine and maybe a slice or two of tomato
Reply:Snacks- ants on a log: fill celery stalks with peanut butter %26amp; top with raisins. Shred low fat cheese, top a flour tortilla, and put in pizza oven (or reg oven) til melted %26amp; lightly browned. Freeze some grapes. Make a mixed fruit salad from watermelon %26amp; cantaloupe chunks, fresh pineapple, and 2 kinds of grapes. Toast a lowfat english muffin %26amp; spread with peanut butter or fat-free cream cheese.
Chop onions %26amp; stuffed green olives, mix with Miracle whip and drained tuna. Good on bread OR crackers. Boil %26amp; chop eggs, mix with mayo %26amp; mustard for egg salad (fat-free mayo or MirWhip is fine). Buddig thin-sliced meats are low fat %26amp; low cal--pair them with sliced tomato %26amp; lettuce for healthy sandwiches,
Reply:Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains
Put The Buena Vista Social Club on the stereo and invite over a few friends to make a weeknight trip to Cuba! Put on your best cabana shirts and keep a limbo pole on hand!
Pork tenderloins, Cuban style:
1 2/3 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, 2 pieces, the average weight of 1 package, trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling
1 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 limes, zested
1 large orange, zested
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cuban sweet rolls:
8 crusty rolls, such as Portuguese rolls, torpedo loaves or muffuletta style round rolls
4 teaspoons sugar
Plantains:
1/4 cup corn oil, 4 turns of the pan
4 black (ripe) plantains
1 teaspoon fine salt
Relish for sandwiches:
6 dill pickles, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper relish
2 scallions, chopped
Sandwich fixins:
1 pound shaved ham, from the deli counter
1 pound shaved Swiss cheese, from the deli counter
4 tablespoons butter, for toasting sandwiches
Frozen Mojito Slushes, recipe follows
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat tenderloins with oil. Combine onion, garlic, citrus zest, salt, pepper and dried oregano in a pile on your cutting board. Pack this coating equally and evenly onto the tenderloins. Heat a large skillet. Add a drizzle of oil and sear tenderloin on all sides. Then place in hot oven to roast 20 to 25 minutes. Wash hands.
Brush rolls with a little warm water and sprinkle the tops of the rolls with 1/2 teaspoon sugar each. Pile rolls on a baking sheet and place in oven with meat for 5 minutes to crust rolls and set sugar. Authentic Cuban rolls used for this sandwich are sweet. This sugar wash process gives a similar effect to store bought rolls. When rolls come out of oven, split and pile on serving plate.
Preheat a stovetop griddle over medium high heat.
Heat 1/4 cup corn oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice each 1/2 into thirds on an angle. Arrange plantains in pan in a single layer and cook until crisp, continuously flipping for even browning. Remove from skillet to paper towel lined plate and season with fine salt.
To assemble sandwiches: Thinly slice meat on an angle. Place ham and Swiss cheese on a serving plate, separating and fluffing up the shaved meat and cheese. Assemble sandwiches with desired fillings and place on a hot, buttered griddle. Use a heavy pan to press the sandwiches together. Toast until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
Combine chopped pickles, sweet red pepper relish and scallions in a small bowl.
Spread the relish on the tops of the rolls and pork slices, ham, and swiss cheese on the bottoms. Press the sandwiches together. Put about 1 tablespoon of butter on the hot griddle and spread to coat. Put 2 sandwiches at a time on the griddle, and top with a heavy cast-iron skillet. Toast sandwiches on the griddle, turning once, until golden, hot, and cheese is melted, 2 or 3 minutes per side.
Serve with a few slices of plantains per person as a side dish. Frozen Mojitos Slushes make a great drink or dessert.
Frozen Mojito Slushes:
For every 4 slushes, you will need:
1 pint lime sorbet or 1 can lime ade from frozen juice section
8 shots light rum
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 tray ice cubes
In a blender, combine 1/2 pint sorbet or 1/2 can of lime aid with 4 shots of rum, 1/4 cup mint leaves and 1/2 tray of ice. Pulse, then blend on high until lime-mint slush is smooth. Pour drinks into 2 large cocktail glasses using a long handled spoon and repeat with remaining ingredients.
Yield: 4 cocktails, for 8, double the recipe.
Reply:carrots,celery, also you could take out the core of an apple and fill the apple with peanut butter or fill with apple butter. for sandwich ideas, peanut butter and banana sandwich, apple butter sandwiches, tomatoe sandwiches, lettuce and cucumber sandwiches these are all very healthy and low fat. I hope I was helpful.
Ok so does anyone have any healthy snack ideas to make? (no store bought snacks)
And what are some sandwich fillings that go well together?(again, healthy with some protein)
Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?
Tuna and celery and relish with salad dressing
peanut butter and banana
kipper snacks and romaine and maybe a slice or two of tomato
Reply:Snacks- ants on a log: fill celery stalks with peanut butter %26amp; top with raisins. Shred low fat cheese, top a flour tortilla, and put in pizza oven (or reg oven) til melted %26amp; lightly browned. Freeze some grapes. Make a mixed fruit salad from watermelon %26amp; cantaloupe chunks, fresh pineapple, and 2 kinds of grapes. Toast a lowfat english muffin %26amp; spread with peanut butter or fat-free cream cheese.
Chop onions %26amp; stuffed green olives, mix with Miracle whip and drained tuna. Good on bread OR crackers. Boil %26amp; chop eggs, mix with mayo %26amp; mustard for egg salad (fat-free mayo or MirWhip is fine). Buddig thin-sliced meats are low fat %26amp; low cal--pair them with sliced tomato %26amp; lettuce for healthy sandwiches,
Reply:Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches and Fried Plantains
Put The Buena Vista Social Club on the stereo and invite over a few friends to make a weeknight trip to Cuba! Put on your best cabana shirts and keep a limbo pole on hand!
Pork tenderloins, Cuban style:
1 2/3 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, 2 pieces, the average weight of 1 package, trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling
1 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 limes, zested
1 large orange, zested
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cuban sweet rolls:
8 crusty rolls, such as Portuguese rolls, torpedo loaves or muffuletta style round rolls
4 teaspoons sugar
Plantains:
1/4 cup corn oil, 4 turns of the pan
4 black (ripe) plantains
1 teaspoon fine salt
Relish for sandwiches:
6 dill pickles, chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper relish
2 scallions, chopped
Sandwich fixins:
1 pound shaved ham, from the deli counter
1 pound shaved Swiss cheese, from the deli counter
4 tablespoons butter, for toasting sandwiches
Frozen Mojito Slushes, recipe follows
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat tenderloins with oil. Combine onion, garlic, citrus zest, salt, pepper and dried oregano in a pile on your cutting board. Pack this coating equally and evenly onto the tenderloins. Heat a large skillet. Add a drizzle of oil and sear tenderloin on all sides. Then place in hot oven to roast 20 to 25 minutes. Wash hands.
Brush rolls with a little warm water and sprinkle the tops of the rolls with 1/2 teaspoon sugar each. Pile rolls on a baking sheet and place in oven with meat for 5 minutes to crust rolls and set sugar. Authentic Cuban rolls used for this sandwich are sweet. This sugar wash process gives a similar effect to store bought rolls. When rolls come out of oven, split and pile on serving plate.
Preheat a stovetop griddle over medium high heat.
Heat 1/4 cup corn oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice each 1/2 into thirds on an angle. Arrange plantains in pan in a single layer and cook until crisp, continuously flipping for even browning. Remove from skillet to paper towel lined plate and season with fine salt.
To assemble sandwiches: Thinly slice meat on an angle. Place ham and Swiss cheese on a serving plate, separating and fluffing up the shaved meat and cheese. Assemble sandwiches with desired fillings and place on a hot, buttered griddle. Use a heavy pan to press the sandwiches together. Toast until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
Combine chopped pickles, sweet red pepper relish and scallions in a small bowl.
Spread the relish on the tops of the rolls and pork slices, ham, and swiss cheese on the bottoms. Press the sandwiches together. Put about 1 tablespoon of butter on the hot griddle and spread to coat. Put 2 sandwiches at a time on the griddle, and top with a heavy cast-iron skillet. Toast sandwiches on the griddle, turning once, until golden, hot, and cheese is melted, 2 or 3 minutes per side.
Serve with a few slices of plantains per person as a side dish. Frozen Mojitos Slushes make a great drink or dessert.
Frozen Mojito Slushes:
For every 4 slushes, you will need:
1 pint lime sorbet or 1 can lime ade from frozen juice section
8 shots light rum
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 tray ice cubes
In a blender, combine 1/2 pint sorbet or 1/2 can of lime aid with 4 shots of rum, 1/4 cup mint leaves and 1/2 tray of ice. Pulse, then blend on high until lime-mint slush is smooth. Pour drinks into 2 large cocktail glasses using a long handled spoon and repeat with remaining ingredients.
Yield: 4 cocktails, for 8, double the recipe.
Reply:carrots,celery, also you could take out the core of an apple and fill the apple with peanut butter or fill with apple butter. for sandwich ideas, peanut butter and banana sandwich, apple butter sandwiches, tomatoe sandwiches, lettuce and cucumber sandwiches these are all very healthy and low fat. I hope I was helpful.
Can you feel fillings?
yesterday i went to the dentist and i have been told to go back in 2 months for a filling. i have never had any fillings before and it is olny a small hole. inwould like to know if the injections or drilling hurt? thanks
Can you feel fillings?
Well it's not the most pleasant thing you will ever experience... but it is absolutely nothing to concern yourself over.
Injection stings a bit but vanishes after a minute........ You wont feel the drilling,
Worst bit is when you are home dribbling a drink over your clothes because you cant feel anything! (around your lips)
Reply:depends if you are a coward!!
i had four, they drill and you can feel it, the injection isnt as bad as people think.
Reply:NO ITS PAINLESS...
Reply:The dentist will give you an injection which, although usually shouldn't hurt, is a bit uncomfortable for a few seconds. Once he has injected your gum, the gum is numbed by the anaesthetic from the injection. You should not feel any pain when the dentist is drilling. It's just a little uncomfortable. I personally hate going to the dentist and am a real coward, but I must admit once the injection is finished, I have never actually felt any pain. Hope this helps.
Reply:I have had a few fillings and in my experience
The injection hurts but only takes a second
After that the drilling and whatnot will not hurt.
Afterwards your speech might be a little slurred because part of your mouth has been anesthetized and the filling might taste/feel strange but this will pass and a few hours later you will forget its there.
p.s. don't worry
Reply:I'm more concerned that he told you to come back in 2 MONTHS. The cavity will get bigger in that time and may even begin to bother you (sensitive to sweets is the 1st sign). You should feel no pain after the freezing, if you do tell the dentist and he will give you more freezing, but you won't feel the injection the 2nd time. Good Luck and get a sooner appointment!
Reply:no but after the injection they will put this white thing in your mouth which tastes bad
Reply:injection is only a small scratch. sometimes they can rub some anaesthetic gel on your gum before injecting it. you can feel the drill slightly, but it doesn't hurt in the slightest. afterwards you feel like your cheek is swollen, but it isn't.. and the anaesthetic wears off after 45 minutes or so of the dental work. good luck! :)
Reply:Hi Jessica, firstly congrats on having such good and well cared for teeth and the good news is a small filling like that will be quick and painless, the injection is nothing.I've given thousands as Im a dentist, and I've also had quite a lot myself..get the work done,look after your teeth..take care,enjoy your weekend and dont worry.
Reply:Your dentist will be able to advise you on whether or not you need an injection. As sometimes if the filling is not deep you wont feel it. If you do need an injection a topical gel is used to numb the surface area, then the injection is administered. You will be able to feel the area going numb but no pain. When the decay is being drilled you should not be able to feel a thing and if you do it should only be a little twinge, then your dentist may be able to give you more local to numb it some more. It shouldn't hurt at all, so dont be worried.
Reply:i advice u to give u good needle so that it will be painless, if u feel pain tell him straight away to make the dose more, no no pain nothing iam happy i did two today u will feel the difference
Reply:which tooth will your filling be placed in your mouth
Reply:The dentist will use topical before the injection to numb the area a little. Then you will get the injection and wait for a while to get real numb. Then we usually ask to see how numb you feel and we will do a little and see how you are doing. The high speed drill gets into the cavity and if you feel anything it will probably be with this drill, and the slow speed drill feels like a little grinder runs at a slower speed, I personally hate this drill. Another instrument that may be used is a small spoon excavator. Depending on if your dentist even has caries detector they may use that to make sure they got it all, and then time to fill. Dry is the key! Also depending on where you need your filling you may get a composite (more steps 1. etch blue stuff that tastes like lemons, 2 reson, blue light 3 composite and blue light)
Glass inoimer is more of a medicated filling material used along the gum line or in a tooth that is sensitive. Good Luck
Can you feel fillings?
Well it's not the most pleasant thing you will ever experience... but it is absolutely nothing to concern yourself over.
Injection stings a bit but vanishes after a minute........ You wont feel the drilling,
Worst bit is when you are home dribbling a drink over your clothes because you cant feel anything! (around your lips)
Reply:depends if you are a coward!!
i had four, they drill and you can feel it, the injection isnt as bad as people think.
Reply:NO ITS PAINLESS...
Reply:The dentist will give you an injection which, although usually shouldn't hurt, is a bit uncomfortable for a few seconds. Once he has injected your gum, the gum is numbed by the anaesthetic from the injection. You should not feel any pain when the dentist is drilling. It's just a little uncomfortable. I personally hate going to the dentist and am a real coward, but I must admit once the injection is finished, I have never actually felt any pain. Hope this helps.
Reply:I have had a few fillings and in my experience
The injection hurts but only takes a second
After that the drilling and whatnot will not hurt.
Afterwards your speech might be a little slurred because part of your mouth has been anesthetized and the filling might taste/feel strange but this will pass and a few hours later you will forget its there.
p.s. don't worry
Reply:I'm more concerned that he told you to come back in 2 MONTHS. The cavity will get bigger in that time and may even begin to bother you (sensitive to sweets is the 1st sign). You should feel no pain after the freezing, if you do tell the dentist and he will give you more freezing, but you won't feel the injection the 2nd time. Good Luck and get a sooner appointment!
Reply:no but after the injection they will put this white thing in your mouth which tastes bad
Reply:injection is only a small scratch. sometimes they can rub some anaesthetic gel on your gum before injecting it. you can feel the drill slightly, but it doesn't hurt in the slightest. afterwards you feel like your cheek is swollen, but it isn't.. and the anaesthetic wears off after 45 minutes or so of the dental work. good luck! :)
Reply:Hi Jessica, firstly congrats on having such good and well cared for teeth and the good news is a small filling like that will be quick and painless, the injection is nothing.I've given thousands as Im a dentist, and I've also had quite a lot myself..get the work done,look after your teeth..take care,enjoy your weekend and dont worry.
Reply:Your dentist will be able to advise you on whether or not you need an injection. As sometimes if the filling is not deep you wont feel it. If you do need an injection a topical gel is used to numb the surface area, then the injection is administered. You will be able to feel the area going numb but no pain. When the decay is being drilled you should not be able to feel a thing and if you do it should only be a little twinge, then your dentist may be able to give you more local to numb it some more. It shouldn't hurt at all, so dont be worried.
Reply:i advice u to give u good needle so that it will be painless, if u feel pain tell him straight away to make the dose more, no no pain nothing iam happy i did two today u will feel the difference
Reply:which tooth will your filling be placed in your mouth
Reply:The dentist will use topical before the injection to numb the area a little. Then you will get the injection and wait for a while to get real numb. Then we usually ask to see how numb you feel and we will do a little and see how you are doing. The high speed drill gets into the cavity and if you feel anything it will probably be with this drill, and the slow speed drill feels like a little grinder runs at a slower speed, I personally hate this drill. Another instrument that may be used is a small spoon excavator. Depending on if your dentist even has caries detector they may use that to make sure they got it all, and then time to fill. Dry is the key! Also depending on where you need your filling you may get a composite (more steps 1. etch blue stuff that tastes like lemons, 2 reson, blue light 3 composite and blue light)
Glass inoimer is more of a medicated filling material used along the gum line or in a tooth that is sensitive. Good Luck
Are the temporary fillings safe?
Are the temporary fillings (you can buy at a drugstore) safe? My filling fell out and I would love to wait 2 months until I can see MY dentist. He is out of state. I have prescription strength flouride and even before it fell out I had been flossing and using the flouride daily so I don;t think there has been further damage. The filling came out while I was flossing...the floss got caught on a little rough spot.
Are the temporary fillings safe?
They are safe, but as you stated, they are only temporary until you can be seen by a dentist.
If your dentist is out of town, I'm sure someone is covering for him in his absence. Schedule an appointment to have a permanent filling placed in the tooth.
Reply:I'm not a dentist, but in my opinion, I would be more concerned with the bacteria that could be trapped beneath that temp filling. I would make it my business to see a dentist, and if anything have him / her put a temp in until you can see your dentist.
Reply:Yes, temp fills are completely safe and usually have an ingredient comparable to aloe vera to help soothe the tooth.
Reply:Restorations are lost either due to loss of bond or breakage due to trauma or caries. If it's the later then the sooner you see a doc the better. There's no way to tell, without seeing you, whether or not you have an immediate problem. That being said, if you want to risk it you could use that temp. filling material but it's going to cause your gums to be irritated after being in place 2 months. My advice....see a doc and have them see if placing a temp filling would suffice rather that doing it yourself
Are the temporary fillings safe?
They are safe, but as you stated, they are only temporary until you can be seen by a dentist.
If your dentist is out of town, I'm sure someone is covering for him in his absence. Schedule an appointment to have a permanent filling placed in the tooth.
Reply:I'm not a dentist, but in my opinion, I would be more concerned with the bacteria that could be trapped beneath that temp filling. I would make it my business to see a dentist, and if anything have him / her put a temp in until you can see your dentist.
Reply:Yes, temp fills are completely safe and usually have an ingredient comparable to aloe vera to help soothe the tooth.
Reply:Restorations are lost either due to loss of bond or breakage due to trauma or caries. If it's the later then the sooner you see a doc the better. There's no way to tell, without seeing you, whether or not you have an immediate problem. That being said, if you want to risk it you could use that temp. filling material but it's going to cause your gums to be irritated after being in place 2 months. My advice....see a doc and have them see if placing a temp filling would suffice rather that doing it yourself
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