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What do my teeth hurt from white fillings put in 2 months ago?

2010-05-21T21:21:00.001-07:00

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

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I have lots of fillings in my teeth,is it advisable to eat chewing gums or not?

2010-05-21T21:21:00.000-07:00

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.

Mercury poisoning caused by fillings?

2010-05-21T21:20:00.003-07:00

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.
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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?

2010-05-21T21:20:00.002-07:00

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.

Why do you get fillings?

2010-05-21T21:20:00.001-07:00

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

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Where can you get fillings done for free?

2010-05-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

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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The cost of white fillings with an HC2 certifcate from the NHS.?

2010-05-21T21:19:00.002-07:00

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.

Do you need to replace old fillings due to lead?

2010-05-21T21:19:00.001-07:00

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?

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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?

2010-05-21T21:19:00.000-07:00

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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How much does different types of fillings cost?

2010-05-21T21:18:00.001-07:00

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.

Are Dental Techs allowed to apply fillings to my teeth?

2010-05-21T21:18:00.000-07:00

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.

Who has lots of mercury amalgam fillings and successfully given birth to babies?

2010-05-21T21:17:00.002-07:00

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?

2010-05-21T21:17:00.001-07:00

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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Where can I remove my mercury fillings in the UK?

2010-05-21T21:17:00.000-07:00

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!

Is there anything wrong with dental fillings?

2010-05-21T21:16:00.001-07:00

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

Why do all of my silver fillings cover the WHOLE chewing surface the tooth?

2010-05-21T21:16:00.000-07:00

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.

Which is better: silver or white fillings?

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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.

Dental Question? I just got two fillings in my upper teeth on both side of my mouth. Now I have a constant?

2010-05-21T21:15:00.000-07:00

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 advice ... how long should 6 fillings in between the teeth take?

2010-05-21T21:14:00.001-07:00

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.
Reply:Happy to be of assistance. Report It

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?

2010-05-21T21:14:00.000-07:00

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

A tiny black spot after tooth fillings?

2010-05-21T21:13:00.000-07:00

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.

Why do silver fillings start off light gray, but then turn dark,ugly,and shiny after 2 week?

2010-05-21T21:12:00.001-07:00

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

Perfect baked potato fillings?

2010-05-21T21:12:00.000-07:00

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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Aluminum foil and fillings?

2010-05-21T21:11:00.000-07:00

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...

Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?

2010-05-21T21:10:00.001-07:00

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.

Who else has fillings in their teeth?

2010-05-21T21:10:00.000-07:00

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.

Questions about getting fillings in my teeth?

2010-05-21T21:09:00.001-07:00

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

Snack ideas/sandwich fillings?

2010-05-21T21:09:00.000-07:00

Can you feel fillings?

2010-05-21T21:08:00.002-07:00

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

Are the temporary fillings safe?

2010-05-21T21:08:00.001-07:00

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

I have no fillings!!!!?

2010-05-21T21:08:00.000-07:00

yea im 16 - the dentist says i have a lovely smile - do most teenagers have fillings???

but i have gt this weird little pain - one of my front teeth) - could it be sensitivity?

I have no fillings!!!!?
It could be sensitivity. Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, and make sure to get the sensitivity kind. I don't have any fillings and I am 20 years old, just make sure you brush your teeth once in the morning and once in night, avoid the chewy sticky candy and chocolate, or limit the sugary foods and you'll keep that beautiful smile :) Don't worry, youre perfectly fine!
Reply:Oh stop it. You KNOW you're lucky not to have fillings.
Reply:Great for the no fillings! Yes to the sensitivity issue.
Reply:u r lucky

and occasionally your teeth will hurt like everything else in your body

just use some sensitive toothpaste!!!
Reply:I had fillings when I was a teenager!

Yes, you could have some sensitivity.....you can get tooth paste to help with that.
Reply:Lucky you! By the time I was 16 all my molar teeth had fillings.

At our office we recommend using Sensodyne toothpaste for sensitivity. That should help.

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How often do fillings fall out during root scaling?

2010-05-21T21:07:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone. I had root scaling done last Monday on 1 half of my mouth. The hygenist accidentally knocked out a filling....Now I'm nervous about the getting the second half done. I have 4 fillings on that side. I'm scheduled to go in tomorrow, but now I'm nervous. I know I HAVE to..and I am...I was just wondering how often this happens? Was it just a fluke? Thanks to anyone who can help!!!

How often do fillings fall out during root scaling?
Usually fillings don't fall out during a scaling or root planning, but when they do, its because they are loose, had micro-leakage or undermined with decay. In most cases they are old fillings that have been leaking causing decay to develop under the restoration. A good restoration won't fall or be scraped out, they must be drilled out. Don't be worried about continuing with your next appointment, it shouldn't happen again.
Reply:If a filling comes out that easily then it was on its way to falling out. Count it as a blessing in disquise. Fillings don't last forever. They do need to be replaced in due time.
Reply:not a fluke:) sometimes if a filling has been "leaking" awhile then scaling(either hand or electric) will dislodge it. which means it needed to be replaced anyway.
Reply:Very rarely, I have done over 1000 scalings and never pulled out a single filling but again I know people that have. I have pulled out a filling before just doing a simple cleaning. There are many reasons why fillings will come off...too old, overhanging margins of the filling, or it could have been just an accident. Most likely you will be fine.

Can mercury in fillings cause ms?

2010-05-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

I have ms and I have had suggested to me that amalgam fillings may have a relationship, can you elaborate?

Can mercury in fillings cause ms?
Yes. It is a contributory factor. Don't listen to the people telling you mercury in your amalgam fillings is not enough to hurt you. Go the the following web site hosted by the University of Calgary School of Medicine and watch the 5 minute video of brain tissue Tubulon Matrix that surrounds neurodendrites being destroyed by mercuric ions. The over 50% content of liquid mercury used in amalgam fillings is released in the form of mercury vapor. This vapor is swallowed and goes to the liver where it is converted into mercuric ions. Notice what the video says about mercuric ions being introduced into brain tissue. Now realize that the amount of mercury used in that experiment was 100 to 1,000 times less than what you get from amalgam fillings when you drink a hot liquid or just brush your teeth! In addition it is now known that the amount of mercury vapor leaving the amalgam fillings that are near a crown of a dissimilar metal like gold, will emit 80 times the amount of mercury vapor!

It is also know by biological dentists that removing amalgam fillings can give heavy metal mercury poisoning to people and many cases have shown where rashes on the hands and other parts of the body erupt after removing fillings improperly. Furthermore, ALL amalgam fillings have infections lying under them between the interstitial space between the tooth and the amalgam because amalgam does not bond to the tooth! To even suggest otherwise is irresponsible and the ADA is refusing to acknowledge what most dentist know and that is that the amalgam fillings are causing huge numbers of diseases in this country and that the position ADA is taking is wrong and one day will have to face the very costly legal battle that is insuing.

MS is labeled by medical community as an "autoimmune" disease (when the body is supposedly attacking itself). However, recent research shows that MS as well as other autoimmune diseases are really linked to infections, especially viral. Key focal sits are often the brain and nervous system.

In addition, the heavy metal link due to mercury has been proven, especially undiagnosed infected teeth.

I would suggest people that do not believe the mercury in teeth due to amalgams is not the type of mercury that can be absorbed in the body, "free themselves from the lies they believe!" I would strongly suggest looking at the companies that funded those so called "scientific studies" and look at their motivations, including financial and personal gains afforded them for doing the study before making statements that mercury is not a problem when used in amalgams.

good luck to you
Reply:No the amount of the murcury is far too low to cause anything. People will try to alarm you, ignore it.
Reply:Mercury Fillings: They're Not Risky

Mercury Vapors Not Easily Absorbed by Body

By Jeanie L. Davis

WebMD Medical NewsDec. 9, 2004 -- Mercury in dental fillings does not cause Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, or other health problems, according to a new review of all current research.

But will this put to rest the concerns many people have?

It's a sensitive issue. Methyl mercury is the type found in fish, and has been found harmful to the brain in large amounts. The EPA advises women to avoid eating mercury-rich fish during pregnancy for that reason.

However, mercury in dental fillings is a different type of chemical compound -- an amalgam or blend of copper, silver, and mercury. Dentists have used this blended metal for more than 150 years. But over the years, concerns about mercury fillings have been raised, writes Meryl Karol, PhD, an epidemiologist with the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health.

Karol chaired the expert panel whose research review was released today. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the FDA, the CDC, and the Public Health Service's chief dental officer, were among those experts.
Reply:No, there is no connection. I give you hyperlinks to the National MS Society in Sources below.

Also, here are links to the FDA statements:

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/C...

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/amalgam...

Onlymatch4U above believes he is on a crusade to save us from the evils of amalgam. However, there is no sound evidence despite many studies that correlate the mercury released from amalgam with MS, or any other disease for that matter, except for very, very rare allergies to amalgam. Just because some universities are on the same crusade doesn't mean their studies are well performed, relevant, or useful. There are good university departments and bad university departments.

On a basic level, we are all living longer and better than ever before, and life expectancy continues to improve apart from the looming impact of obesity in modern societies. Amalgam was introduced in about the 1850s and it is estimated that currently over 2 billion are placed each year worldwide.

On a technical point, it is totally incorrect to say that there is infection under all amalgams because they do not bond to teeth:

1. Amalgam doesn't have to bond to be so successful, and that's part of the beauty of the material. They can last you a lifetime. As mentioned in the FDA publication, the silver in the amalgam corrodes microscopically and actually makes it a self-sealing material.

2. Composite is more difficult to place and not as strong. To be successful it MUST bond because when it is set with the blue light, it shrinks slightly. Therefore it has to be placed in small amounts at a time to reduce this shrinkage. It can therefore lift off the surface of the tooth and leak, especially when the margin is only in the dentine layer. If you search Yahoo Answers, you will find a lot of instances of people complaining about sensitivity after composites because of this problem. Composites are getting better, but still not up there with amalgams for durability or ease of use.

Strangely, onlymatch4u says later in his tirade that MS is an autoimmune disease which means that amalgam is not involved. Can't have it both ways. And needs to study immunology - I'd suggest "Immunology" by Goldsby and Kindt. I've read it 4 times cover-to-cover.

I'm very sorry to hear you have this disease - I had a friend once with MS, and I sometimes perversely wish that these amalgam scares were true, and that we could cure all the ills of the world with a replacement. Best wishes.

I have dental fillings that contain mercury and I heard...?

2010-05-21T21:06:00.000-07:00

I heard dental fillings with mercury in them can cause birth defects and other things...

Is there a chance that when I have kids, they will have birth defects. How true is this? Should I be worried? I'm really paranoid and would like to know that my future children will come out all right.

I have dental fillings that contain mercury and I heard...?
Mercury in Dental Fillings -

Some dental fillings contain mercury. In 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reviewed nearly 60 studies about mercury exposure and dental fillings. The FDA concluded that the health risk was low and that there was no reason to change dental practice. The World Health Organization agrees with this assessment. Meanwhile, dentists have begun using materials that do not contain mercury. Research on dental fillings continues.

The governments of Canada, Germany and New Zealand recommend that pregnant women avoid dental fillings that contain mercury.

Unless mercury fillings are broken or damaged, they should not be removed since removal may release mercury.

If you have concerns about dental fillings, speak to your dentist.
Reply:never herd about that if ur soo worried get em takin out
Reply:Seriously? You don't know what a hazard mercury poses to the human body?

It can cause waaaaay more problems than birth defects.

Do a little research sweetheart.

Heavy metals like Mercury are virtually impossible to remove from the human body, and can cause serious mental problems.

People who were "Mad Hatters" years ago, we're called so because the Mercury they preserved their hats in turned them batsh*t crazy.
Reply:They contain mercury and it's anybodies guess what the mercury vapor does to the human body. If you have the money get gold fillings. They last a long time. I've had mine for 13 years.
Reply:Woah. Mercury fillings are reeeaaly old. If they get to your head, you can go crazy. But that only happens when mercury is exposed to our open skin, and soaks in.
Reply:hey Susie i bet you sold more girl scout cookies than anyone in your troop but this is the real world. How bout worrying about your children being drug dealers or a rapist. Stop worrying your self about dental fillings!
Reply:You (and your future kids) will be fine. That little tiny bit of mercury won't do a thing. Its not like the entire filling is 100% mercury! lol, if your THAT concered just call a dentist.
Reply:there is a small quantity of mercury in them,and it remains there anyway.
Reply:I don't see why they would use mercury, especially in your mouth. I mean there was a mercury spill at my school and they were treating it like a deadly substance, so if they did I wouldn't be worried because it's probly not alot.

Sexually abuse boys fillings?

2010-05-21T21:05:00.001-07:00

I have been repeatedly getting sexually abuse not by any roadside stranger but from my family's trusted members. I have done many things to get out of d situation including callling authority. But all were failed, they don't believe me only coz I m a boy. There is also a life threat 2 me from my family. Nowadays, I m getting angry towards girls, I also fill like being somebody different person having quite few friends (my own or imaginary) making lots of fun. It immensely help me 2 get out of that mad world. Here I want 2 ask u is that (and nothing else) whether it is Ok 2 write such things in my suicideal note or tell it 2 somebody before my death OR else doing so people will think that I must have psychological problems %26amp; will think I shouldn't be beleived %26amp; this hellraisers will not get punished. So is it ok or not 2 tell such fillings 2 anybody? Please setup ur profile so that I could contact u 4 any further explanation if needed.

Sexually abuse boys fillings?
since you are not just considering suicide but planning it...i am going to be brutally honest with you...however understand i am not trying to hurt you...but give you the respect of an honest answer...and you may contact me...

if you write this in a suicide note...it will go no where...and will be forgotten in a matter of days...it is not proof of a situation because no one is there to testify to it and will not be taken seriously...i am sorry to say that...

i would talk to someone...a counselor...and ask them what to do in that situation...i don't know your age or your state but i know where i live...a professional is required to report child sexual abuse even if the person is now an adult and there could be an investigation by the child welfare experts...this may give you the power which has been so violently taken from you and also give you some reason to keep going...

i am terribly sorry you have suffered so deeply that death is your only solution and i hope you can connect with someone who will help you...
Reply:if you are in the usa i may be able to help and you can email me Report It

Reply:please keep looking for someone to help you. if you are at school, you should really tell a counselor about your situation. that is a really bad situation and you can get out of it without resorting to kill yourself. it may be a difficult process, or maybe not, but there are many people who care about you.

i'll say a prayer for you. God bless.
Reply:why dont you contact human rights commission. it will really help you.There is no point in committing suicide cos no one will suffer, its you only who will suffer. You have to make yourself strong mentally so that your day will come and you will be able to defeat them.
Reply:Tell ur friends, neighbors and everybody, just beg them to help you. If they need proof, set up a trap, like secretly record the abuse. Do not kill urself, u can also help somebody else affected by sexual abuse in the future

If u go to school tell ur teachers, friends tell everybode, atleast one person will help.

If u need help from me, contact me by email I'll do whatever I can to help. rajeev_cri@yahoo.co.in
Reply:I understand your feelings dear. Do not be scared about the situation. The entire world is filled with such fools who abuses and you don't get afraid of such. Face the situation with braveness not to think about suicide and all. If you think you will get solution. There are state govt. organisations and Central Govt. organisations are very seriously working on such subjects. If you want further let me know your e-mail address, we will discuss further.
Reply:Firstly, go and seek help from some NGO near you. Secondly, trust and seek help from your relatives, friends, and good trusted neighbours. Thirdly, think positively and courageously. Life is to struggle and live and not quitting.

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3 year old/fillings/laughing gas?

2010-05-21T21:05:00.000-07:00

We had a dentist appointment today to find out what to do about my daughters cavities. She has a couple tiny ones on her front teeth - due to breastfeeding at night when she was younger. Her dentist didn't want to do anything about them before because she was too young so we're seeing a pediatric dentist now.

Anyway - the dentist told me that we could leave them because they're so small and wait til she's older and not as likely to resist but I don't want to take a chance of them getting bigger and being more complicated to take care off so we're going back in two weeks to take care of. She'll be getting laughing gas to help her relax.

Today she was pretty good at the dentist - let her check and count all her teeth but wouldn't accept a cleaning. She clamped her mouth shut and said, "no way"

How can I get her ready for her fillings? I dont' know if she is going to cooperate. Does anyone have any experiences with young kids and laughing gas? Especially fearful kids?

Thanks

3 year old/fillings/laughing gas?
The theory on baby teeth is different than it is on adult teeth. Baby teeth will exfoliate and the permanent teeth will erupt underneath. Usually front teeth exfoliate around 6 yrs of age. If your daughter has small cavities, why not have her checked every 6 mos to see if the cavities have gotten any bigger? It may feel like you aren't doing the right thing, but believe it or not giving her a bad experience at the age of 3 may be harder to get over than letting the teeth be for right now and just watching them. As parents we do try to give our kids the best, and at 3 yrs old, it is hard to know how much they understand about what we are doing to try to help them. They may not understand and it may scare her more than it is worth. Also, you could try to get a second opinion and see if the second dentist concurs with your first DDS.

I would suggest canceling this appointment and just reschedule a cleaning again in 6 mos to see if they can determine if these cavities will stay about the same size or get larger. If you want documentation of their size, have the dentist xray the teeth and then compare xrays in 6 months. Also, ask your dentist about fluoride treatments or fluoride supplements. If your daughter ends up being cavity prone fluoride can help reduce the amount of future cavities she will get.
Reply:Laughing gas is actually really bad for the female reproductive system. Most dentists don't use it anymore, so I'm surprised your child's dentist does. It order to get her to let the dentist do his thing, you gotta make it worth her while. Bride her with something, so she'll cooperate. The gas really helps you relax, so once she gets it, she'll probably relax and be fine.
Reply:First of all, I agree w/the dentist. If its on her front teeth, she will be losing them in a matter of a couple years. Don't put her through the trauma (or what she expects to be trauma) for it. If you and her take good care of her teeth, the decay isn't going to spread too much, if at all. If it does, you can opt to have them pulled...when she is older.....if they don't fall out naturally.

I worked for a dentist and still fill in on occassion and have never heard, seen, read or been told anything about nitrous oxide (laughing gas) effecting female reproduction.
Reply:I have cleaned and worked on children as young 6 months and up alot of times you find that a general dentist wont work on small children first of all they are not equipt and not only that they are not kid friendly things are not at their level and for them . things have changed so much pediatric dentistry and the right office is and should be fun for the child to go to remember we dont use the same terminology that they usre a general office uses we use words that they understand so remember that when explaining to your child use the sleepy medicine and popcicle air we nver use the word blood we use the word red and never shot thats sleepy med so think like your child age they only hear the bad stuff and the last three words and remeber we may of had bad experience but our child doesnt have to they know if mommy or daddy is nervous so be positive . So for her treatment I would have them done first of all if they decay and dacay can spraed fast in children you dont want her to wake up one morning with a swollen face thinking I should have taken care of this and her teeth can become fragile so if she would fall or run into something her tooth could fracture at the gum line so while they are small take less trauma for her and easier treatment so she will have a more positive appointment. and its okay to give her the nitrus oxide it will just relax her andthey do give her more oxygen than nitris so she will breath full oxygen for a little bit after she is done we call it popcicle air because the children can pick flavors so she will be okay this is a good thing mom and the staff in pediatrics are trained in being with children from newborn up so she is in good hands maybe she can take her favorite movie to watch we had tv's on the ceilings for the children and children to better in the Am Appt and waiting for her teeth to wiggle out themselves can damage her permanet teeth wich is around 6 or 7

I have noticed on almost all of my fillings when i eat or drink certain thing theres like a weird pain, is th?

2010-05-21T21:04:00.001-07:00

last year i went to the dentist and it has been 4 yrs since i had been there..i went cusz one of my jaw teeth had cracked but when i got there i was told i had lots of cavities an i got 9 fillings in the matter of two visits..now i notice like a black something in my tooth(the one before u get to my jaw teeth) it doesnt really hurt but i started looking around and i think i see a few small ones but im not sure i was told i should put toothpaste on it..im scared i dont know what to do...

also one of my fillings when i feel it with my toungue it feels like a hole but it doesnt hurt..but i have noticed on almost all of my fillings when i eat or drink certain thing theres like a weird pain, is this normal? what should i do?

I have noticed on almost all of my fillings when i eat or drink certain thing theres like a weird pain, is th?
Your fillings are now due for a new fillings. The dentist need to see you as soon as you can because the reason you have pain when ever you feel it with your tounge is because it has small cavity that's starting to become big. Go to the dentist now and tell your dentist your WANT permanent fillings not the kind you have, What you have now is just temporary.
Reply:cavities? you need to go to the dentist....

you should go every 6 months
Reply:if you are experiencing sensitivity to cold then you may need a root canal.
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What kind of fillings can i get on my teeth?

2010-05-21T21:04:00.000-07:00

I've always had a sweet tooth so its no surprise to me that i have loads of cavities. I was wondering what kind of fillings i could get.

What kind of fillings can i get on my teeth?
they don't do fillings to much any more, because the old type had lead in it which cause reactions in certain people, and the newer types of fillings aren't covered by all insurances..usually they do root canals, crowns, or caps.
Reply:any kind you want and can afford to pay for
Reply:I don't know the different kinds, but the ones I've gotten are white so they match my teeth.

Black to white fillings?

2010-05-21T21:03:00.001-07:00

if you have black fillings in your teeth (molars) and you want them white can they be changed?

Black to white fillings?
Yes. You actually have silver (amalgam) fillings. They can definitely be taken out and replaced with white (composite) fillings. There are many reasons to do this. First of all, the silver doesn't actually bond to your tooth, which means it can begin to "leak" around it. The silver filling doesn't move like your natural tooth. It expands and contracts differently, which can cause your tooth to crack or sometimes break. Keep in mind, this usually doesn't happen for several years. However, when it does happen, you can end up with more costly crowns. A composite filling will actually bond to the tooth and flex more naturally with the tooth, causing less damage. Talk to your dentist, though. Sometimes it is best to leave the silver filling for now, depending on how big/small it is. The more conservative you can be with your restorations, the better. You want your teeth to last a lifetime, so it's really important to talk to your dentist about all your concerns and listen to his advice.
Reply:Just ask Micheal Jackson the pedophile
Reply:yes

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Can Sonicare vibrate fillings loose?

2010-05-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Just got a sonicare toothbrush - which, so far, is delightful. But I started thinking about all that vibrating and am wondering if it could somehow loosen fillings? Has this happened to anyone?

Can Sonicare vibrate fillings loose?
No, it won't do. Make sure you keep it at 45 degrees when you brush and hold the handle with your fingertips - its impossible to apply too much pressure that way.
Reply:I never heard of this happening and never suspected it. You'd have to be using the wrong side of the brush to do anything like that and even then, I doubt it would be possible.

Wraps and pita fillings?

2010-05-21T21:02:00.000-07:00

what are good fillings for wraps and pita breads? Something nice for lunch to take to work.

no fish or nuts please

Wraps and pita fillings?
Chicken, sweetcorn and mayo. yum yum. xxx
Reply:Chicken and sweetcorn is my fave. Sometimes I just take a couple of pittas and a tub of houmous with some celery and carrot sticks and have that for lunch
Reply:I like chicken strips with cheese, or just cheese, but you need to heat it 1st.
Reply:Oh oh! I have the best!

Chunks of chicken breast, with caesar salad, a little mayo and grated cheese to taste.

Mix it all in a bowl together, so it's covered all the chicken and mixed together.

Stuff it in a nice wrap or pitta and away you go!

Please try it - even if you don't like caesar salad. I don't like caesar salad particually, but seriously, this mixture make me drool.

Try it xD
Reply:deli style or cubed: turkey, ham, chicken

cheese: american, cheddar, provelone

mayo, bacon bits, ranch, lettuce, ground chicken or beef, salsa, sour cream; there are tons of combinations. just d something that would go in a sandwich or make a taco.
Reply:Cant go wrong with mediterranean roast veg with cheese.
Reply:This is my absolute favorite- chicken in small pieces- either marinated in Italian dressing and grilled or a rositerrie chicken- add baby field greens, creamy southwest caeser dressing, finely chopped red onions, Italian blend shredded cheese, and a generous squirt of hot sauce - Sirachi is a good one. Tuna with extra celery is good too. Add olives if you like.
Reply:Pita bread, separate in 2. place some tina mayo, lettuce and very thin shredded carrot, roll tightly and wrap in cling film.

tuna can be replaced with curried chicken and sweetcorn, fresh poached salmon and cream cheese, cottage cheese with a little wasabi and avocado, options are endless and delicious, experiment!!
Reply:Feta cheese, cucumbers, and tomatoes make a good filling for pita breads :). It's delicious!
Reply:chicken mayonayise sandwhich filler
Reply:Can't go wrong with a bit of Hummus. Tesco do a really nice caramelized onion hummus. Stick it in with a bit of fresh cucumber and a smattering of tzatziki - lovely! You can get all this stuff relatively cheap from the supermarket.

I also really like to get ready roast chicken breast (you can also get these from the supermarket), slice it up and toss it in mayonnaise with some black pepper and a tiny bit of salt. Add in a bit of salad and it's really tasty!
Reply:I often have ham, lettuce, cucumber and coleslaw in a wrap for work..nice. Or how about coronation chicken and salad...the list is endless..
Reply:My favourite pitta filling is grated cheddar cheese with grated apple. I don't know if it would travel well, but it is yummy.

How much are fillings on average?

2010-05-21T21:01:00.003-07:00

i dont have insurance and the fillings i plan to get are white. on average how much do they usually run?

How much are fillings on average?
Amalgam (silver fillings) can range from $90-175 depending on how many surfaces of the tooth have decay on them. Composite (tooth colored fillings) can range from $105-200 also depending on how many surfaces of the tooth have decay on them. Amalgam is not very good for the body...I recommend composite!!
Reply:if you dont have insurance amalgam(silver is cheaper) and last alot longer...if they are close to the front or you can see them when you smile you need white fillings..but it is more costly. cost depends on how many areas of the tooth need to be filled, the areas are front,back,sides(front and back of tooth),and flat area(occlusal) all dentist prices are different

Scared about getting fillings?

2010-05-21T21:01:00.002-07:00

I have to go to the dentist pretty soon and I haven't been in years and I'm sure at least three of my teeth have cavities in them - they hurt when I eat sweets and drink cold water.

I've never had any fillings or anything before and I'm really scared about it, but I feel pretty stupid because I'm 16 years old. My brother says it hurts quite a lot, but I don't know if he's just trying to scare me! (I hope he is)

What exacly happens when you get a filling? And how long does it take?

Scared about getting fillings?
I just wanted to mention that you should close your eyes if your dentist uses a needle to numb the area around the tooth s/he will fill. When s/he numbs it, it will pinch, but that is it.

If you can feel anything, during the drilling, you shoould tell your dentist so that s/he will renumb the area. I've never had to ask a dentist to do this.

It's not that bad. The noise might be a little weird, but that's it.

Be brave and try not to worry about it too much.
Reply:They numb your mouth and drill a hole into your tooth. Honestly, you don't feel anything. You only 'hear' the drilling, but you can't see it or feel it. Be brave! =)
Reply:It really doesnt hurt. Your mouth might be a little sore but its usually gone by the next day.
Reply:better a few minutes of potential pain than hours and hours of long term pain when the cavities get worst.

I know.
Reply:i had fillings put in when i was eight and you don't feel any thing.
Reply:it doesnt hurt.it just feels weird when theyre done because your mouth will be all numb!
Reply:Well they will give you laughing gas or give you shots to numb it but they spray a mist of water when they are doing it so all you feel is the water hitting ur mouth
Reply:Well, I am 30 years old and never had a cavity but I understand they are painful. My old roommate is a dental assistant and she tells me some horror stories. Depending on how far down the cavity goes. If it is deep than it will be painful but they will numb your gums. That is all I know. Good Luck!
Reply:All they do is they put this numming medicine in your mouth and then they drill out the cavity and then fill it, nothing to worry about after i have had 2 root cananls.
Reply:I'd rather deliver a baby than get a filling! That said, tooth decay only gets worse, fix those cavities before they turn into something major. I was in the same situation and the hygeinist and dentist were extra nice to me because they could tell I had a lot of anxiety about being there. good luck!
Reply:If the cavity is superficial, it will hurt the most because the doctor will pass by the enamel.Usualyy, this kind of procedures take place under anesthetics, so u won't filll actuallyu anything.

If it hurts when u eat sweets, there is a probability(wich will put the diagnosis toghether with the Rx) that u're pulp must be extracted, wich again is done under anestethics.

i don't think u should be afraid because there are a lot of modern tehniques and new equipment that alouds u to feel even confortable at the dentist.
Reply:the worst part is the shot to numb it. after that, you don't feel a thing.

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Question about cavities/fillings?

2010-05-21T21:01:00.001-07:00

I have a serious phobia of going to the dentist, but it's more of a teeth phobia. I was terrified of the dentist when I was younger so my mom gave up--I pretty much forgot that I had to go to the dentist, since I stopped going and never really felt the need to go. I went in for a regular checkup a few weeks ago and the dentist told me that I had 7 cavities. Since then, I feel miserable, I constantly panic, and I hate myself for not having taken care of my teeth. Two of the cavities feel sensitive when I brush, and sometimes I feel a discomfort when I eat hard cereals or chew gum. I had two fillings when I went to the dentist and one of them feels uncomfortable when I eat--it's not really pain, it's just discomfort. I've heard that if you feel the slightest of pain in your cavity or filling, then you automatically have to get a root canal because the bacteria has seeped into your nerve--is this true? It's not excruciating, it's discomfort--could it be that serious? I feel so depressed..

Question about cavities/fillings?
For a second you feel a pinch. That is the needle with Novocaine. After that no matter what they do, even pulling it, there is no pain. I have gone and got deep cavities filled with no Novocaine. The dentist says that he could not do it. It does hurt that way.

You are dealing with a bigger problem of fear and anxiety. A coward dies a thousand deaths but a brave man dies only once. It is about mental wellness. You will never be happy if you have fear. See site below to find out how to feel perfect peace instead. Here is a quote from site below:

A very famous American psychologist, Abraham Maslow (1908-1970), said "I can feel guilty about the past, apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act. The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness." You need to learn to be in the present to be happy. Only the dentist (with X rays) can determine if you need a root canal unless your tooth is in excruciating pain.
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Reply:the filling must be having a high point. Go back to your dentist %26amp; he will rub it off slightly.Its better to get the fillings done than the root cannal treatment. Fillings a very easy %26amp; fast %26amp; cheaper. Root cannal treatment is much expencive %26amp; more time taking %26amp; painful.
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Sleeping while getting fillings?

2010-05-21T21:01:00.000-07:00

I'm getting a considerable amount of fillings done and I was wondering if it was alright to sleep/nap while I get them done. My mom told me she's done it before, but I don't know how the dentist will react.

Sleeping while getting fillings?
If you are referring to the use of nitrous oxide, not all dentists use it in their office, in fact, few do. Ask yours if he does or if he can bring an anesthesiologist into his office for your visit. I caution you, it is expensive. Some dentists will allow you to take a low dose of a sedative prior to extensive dental work. It is a much cheaper and more practical solution. The dentist can use a mouth prop to hold your mouth open if you doze off. Good luck, AND RELAX!
Reply:i say go for it, they prop your mouth open so it doesnt shut anyway i have slept through a few fillings myself no biggie
Reply:Yea you can but I never tried too...It's hard to sleep when someone is drilling in your teeth and you see all this white stuff from your teeth flying out.
Reply:Well here's what I do. Its OK to fall asleep, but make sure you dont go into a deep sleep like you do at night. Make sure you can rest and be at ease, but stay alert at the same time. It works, and good luck.
Reply:I do it all the time. I ask the assistant for a bite block, for me a small one. When they look at me funny (cause no one likes a bite block) I tell them I'm planning on going to sleep and I don't want the dentist waking me up to tell me to open my mouth wider! That gets a laugh from the assistant and me a bite block and a nap :-)

Are all temporary fillings medicated?

2010-05-21T21:00:00.001-07:00

I went in for 2 fillings today and one of them ended up being deeper than suspected. The dentist didn't want to put a permenent filling in it because he thought it might need a root canal and crown, but maybe not. he put a temporary filling in and said to see how my pain was and if it wwas ok he would go ahead and fill it, but if I was in pain i'd have to get a root canal and filling. I was prescribed pain killers but haven't need them, yet. It's only been about 12 hours since i've had it done, but it doesn't hurt any worse than any other filling i've had up to this point.

My question is, is this temporary filling definitely medicated? and if so is it the reason I am not feeling any pain, and how long will it be before i can not hold a medicated filling responible for not feeling anything? how long is the medication in them good for basically? I don't know that this is medicated, all I know is that it is a temporary?

Are all temporary fillings medicated?
I don't know if it's medicated either, but if it smells or tastes of cloves, then it is. It is most likely "IRM," which is medicated and almost universally used in these situations. I leave them in place for 6 weeks or so and, if there is no problem, I replace them with a permanent filling and everyone (including the tooth) goes home happy.
Reply:If you've gone 4 days pain-free, I would expect that you will remain -pain-free. My routine is to leave these in place for about 6 weeks and then replace them. Usually, we leave a layer of this filling in the bottom of the cavity to serve as insulation and the patient remains very comfortable. Report It

Reply:your Temporary filling is not medicated, sounds like you can get the permanent filling and no root canal..oh joy!

Iam getting 2 fillings done next week?

2010-05-21T21:00:00.000-07:00

Iam getting 2 fillings done next week and really really scared. Can any one help?

Iam getting 2 fillings done next week?
I've had seven fillings and they don't hurt one bit. It's usually over in 10 minutes and then everything's fine. Don't be nervous :) Good luck!
Reply:I don't think anyone thinks of the dentist as their friend. Ask your dentist to make sure you are numbed up good. You should feel tingling in the tip of your tongue. Then you shouldn't feel anything.
Reply:Don't worry it won't be that bad at all. They will make it so you don't feel it.
Reply:if u have large decayy they will hurt the tiniest bit but u will probably have anestetic(injection to num the area you won't feel a thing !) but dont worry your dentist is only helping u and after you will be happy with your restorations ! i should now i have had a root filling and 4 fillings ! good luck ! Cee* Bee*
Reply:ist of all dont get scared, just get adequately informed.

u ll not have pain . The kind of discomfort is called sensitivity to drilling machines.That has individual variations. some feel mildly sensitive, others moderate but bearable, few get overtly sensitive or even sometimes pain. telll ur dentist to administer local anaesthitic injection , just in case it starts to become unbearable or even before that. also ask for a detailed explanation of the procedure to dispel any psychologic stress that u might develop.

Remember fillings r nothing to worry.

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Why do my fillings hurt?

2010-05-18T00:11:00.001-07:00

I recently had 3 fillings done. Before getting them done, I only had pain when I ate really really sweet or cold things. But now, they hurt when I eat hard thing, cold things, when I move them, when I brush my teeth, basically I can't even use them. What is up?

Why do my fillings hurt?
It could be the fact that they are not filled properly or some of it have fallen out. Notice (well, I did) as the drill goes in deeper, your teeth start to feel more sensitive and it starts to get uncomfortable. Well, what's happened is that, the hole is now exposed to things you eat. If you have sensitive teeth, you'll know how it feels to eat cold things. So, the reason why it hurts when you eat cold and hard things is because the hole is sensitive to them.
Reply:WITH A HEAD LIKE THAT WHY WOULDNT YOU BE HURT
Reply:you eat too much aluminum foil
Reply:Fillings are often painful when new because they are too big. The first thing to do is have your dentist grind them down a bit, with more tweaking possible in the future. If symptoms persist, you could need a root canal (though needing three is unlikely.)
Reply:Yes maybe u need a root canal,because if they r next to each other,one root canal can make u feel that they all ache..

or if u already had one and the filling still hurts,it means the root wasn't extracted very well,cuz if it wasn't completely there u wouldn't feel a d*** thing

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Reply:Your dentist may have exposed a nerve when he was drilling your teeth to be filled.

Cake icing and fillings?

2010-05-18T00:11:00.000-07:00

Can anyone describe these cake fillings and icings for me:

Filling:

Vanilla cheesecake

Chocolate Mousse

Vanilla Mousse

Icing:

White Buttercream

Chocolate Buttercream

Cream Cheese

Which combinations are the best?

Cake icing and fillings?
Vanilla mousse and wite butter cream yummmmm so good
Reply:O.K. Cheesecake is not a filling

mousse is usually used between layers of chocolate cake, same for vanilla.

White buttercream goes well on any cake

Chocolate on chocolate or yellow cake

Cream cheese on carrot cake

Hope that helps.

White or silver fillings?

2010-05-18T00:10:00.002-07:00

White or silver fillings on a top tooth? Is there any diffrence besides the look?

White or silver fillings?
Silver fillings are called amalgam filings and the white ones are called composite fillings.

The differences are that composite fillings are more expensive because its a longer procedure with more steps then your amalgam fillings. The white fillings are matched with your current teeth color and cure under a special light for a few minutes to set.

Also, many patients that come in to replace their silver fillings are advised not to shallow the water when the doctor drills away the silver filling, maybe it's toxic when consumed? I had my white color fillings for quite some time now, and they're still holding up, make sure your dentist uses a etching and bond material to ensure that the filling stays and doesn't create a pocket for reoccurring decay.

Also, most insurance companies don't allow the white fillings in your posterior teeth, or your morals. However, most dentists allow you to pick and have you pay the difference.
Reply:the new white stuff is prob better and harder and looks better....
Reply:No difference except white is more expensive and not all insurances pay for it.
Reply:White looks better but it more $$$. If you can, go with the white. Ask your dentist what the differences are.
Reply:Well silver filling contain mercury. I used to be a dental assistant, and everyone said that silver mercury filling were not dangerous. Then one day i got really sick after having an allergic reaction to the stuff. It's been two years and im still pretty sick.

Stay away from silver, no matter what anyone says.
Reply:To my knowledge, there hasn't been any scientific evidence that the amalgam fillings are harmful due to the amount of mercury in them....it's so minute.

Insurance companies usually don't offer benefits for posterior (back teeth) composites... if you don't have insurance, it won't matter, huh? LOL The amalgam fillings are quite a bit less expensive than the composite ones, that's for sure.

The amalgam is a stronger material than the composite, and the crushing strength is higher, making it 'better' for posterior teeth.

Most dentists will let you pick which filling material you'd prefer, but some only offer the composite, even for molars... it's up to you.

~hope this helped.

Any suggestions for fillings and flavours to add to homemade bread before baking?

2010-05-18T00:10:00.001-07:00

i make a lot of bread,but i would like to add some interesting fillings or flavours to bake into the bread,any ideas? thanks

Any suggestions for fillings and flavours to add to homemade bread before baking?
Apricot-Orange Sweet Bread

Ingredients

About 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter or margarine

About 2/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon hulled cardamom seed, crushed

1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

About 1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup diced dried apricots

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 2/3 cup sugar, and cardamom with a mixer until fluffy. Add orange peel, egg, egg yolk, and sour cream. Beat to mix well.

2. Stir together soda, baking powder, 1 cup flour, and diced apricots. Add to butter mixture and stir until evenly blended.

3. Butter and flour-dust a 5- to 6-cup baking pan or paper baking mold (5 in. wide, 3 in. deep; 7 in. wide, 2 1/2 in. deep; 4 1/2- by 8 1/2 -in. loaf pan; or 8-in. square or round cake pan).

4. Scrape batter into pan and spread level. If using smaller molds, fill no more than 1/3 full. (You'll have about 1 1/2 cups batter.)

5. Sprinkle batter evenly (in one or more pans) with 1 tablespoon sugar.

6. Bake on rack slightly below center in a 350° oven until bread springs back when lightly pressed in center, and just begins to pull from pan sides, 35 to 40 minutes for the whole loaf, less for smaller portions.

7. Let cool on a rack. Serve warm or cool, inverted from pan, then turned top side up.

Yield

Makes a 4 1/2-by 8 1/2-inch loaf; 6 to 8 servings
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1) fried strips of bacon

2) Fried onions and tomato

3) Fried green peppers cut in to strips

4) Nuts

5) fried mushrooms

FIRM THE TOPPING IN BY FINGERING THEM SOME.

Then bake....

Lovely for a smorgas board
Reply:black over ripe Bannanas, just mash them up and mix with bread dough.
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How long are fillings meant to last?

2010-05-18T00:10:00.000-07:00

I have just been to a dentist and they have told me that one of my fillings needs replacing because it is breaking up. From memory this filling is only 2-3 years old should this be happening? Could it be a fault of the dentist who originally put the filling in?

How long are fillings meant to last?
Unfortunately.. no set time.. sometimes 20 years or less probably.. Much depends on a) how well they were put in; and b) how well you tdake care of your teeth
Reply:Depends on the type of filling. Fillings are usually to cover up the cavity so that it doesnt get bigger. You have to be careful with them but the quality has been getting progressively better. Sometimes they use a foil looking substance thats placed over the tooth, but this can be damaged or even removed if chewing gum a lot for example. Now, a sealant has been developed that covers the tooth with an enamel-like substance and is much stronger that the previous fillings. With both however, they could be damaged w/o proper care of the tooth. While the dentist might not have properly applied it, its more likely that it has just worn out
Reply:You may have done something to damage that tooth or perhaps were not brushing and flossing as you should.
Reply:I have some fillings that are 20 years old. They are worn down but my dentist said basically if it isn't cracked or hurting don't mess with it. You might get more problems! 2-3 years doesn't sound very old at all.
Reply:Since I don't know what type of material that was used (amalgam or composite) I can't tell you why it needs to be replaced this soon.

On average, a metal-amalgam filling lasts about 5-10 yrs. and a composite-tooth colored lasts about 7-12 yrs. Since every mouth is different, every situation is different. You could put the exact same type of filling in the exact same tooth on two different patients, and on one it would last 10 yrs. and on the other it would only last 3-4 yrs. WHY???? Well, on a person who has a high sugar intake, such as drinking 2-3 sodas a day, eating alot of candy or sweets and not brushing 3 times a day, a filling wouldn't hold up as long, because there is still real tooth structure surrounding the filling and it can still decay. On a person who took excellent care of their teeth, a filling could last many more years.

Also, if someone grinds or cleches their teeth, it can crack and chip fillings.

So, no, I don't feel that it is the fault of the dentist who put it in. A dentist cant control someones home care or habits such as grinding.
Reply:Chances are the filling was done "inside" another filling to patch things up 2-3 years ago. Often, a filling can last 20 years or more, but that's only the original filling. Once you start trying to perform miracles with filling material that it was not meant to fulfill, they don't last nearlt as long.

Or, perhaps the filling your dentist did was on that same tooth and it's still there, but another piece of the tooth or the old filling came out.

Silver crowns and fillings?

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I have tons of silver fillings and some are not even three years old, and about two and a half years ago, I got a silver crown. I'm getting a new one soon, can I ask for a white one? How much extra will it be? My mom said it might come out of pocket b/c it's counted as cosmetic. True?

Silver crowns and fillings?
No, that is not true. Get a white crown. It may cost a little more, but it'll be worth it. You need to think about your future and how you look - a mouth full of metal looks ghetto and unattractive.
Reply:its really not that much more expensive. ask the dentist when you go in, and if your mom says its too much then just go witht he silver. its really not that bad. but if youre really worried about the way it will look, then offer to pay the difference with your mom.
Reply:Sometimes it's dentists prerogative, they choose what will work best based on the position of the cavity, such as the cavity is where two teeth meet, or on the face of a tooth where there is no friction. Recently my dentist has started doing fillings in white though.
Reply:insurance plans cover it all differently. you need to research what your plan covers. some will only cover white fillings/crowns on first 6 front teeth (top or bottom). Some cover them the same where ever they are in your mouth.
Reply:Dentists don't recommend getting silver fillings anymore because there is mercury in the filling. I'm 90% sure porcelain will not cost more, they may even cost less.
Reply:Way back when-in the 70's and 80's- silver was used all the time. I have one from when I was young, but the most recent ones are white. In Las Vegas, NV the dentist here-in the 90's-gave me a choice, but now I don't think they do.

Depending on your insurance it may cost you more to go with the white filling. Some insurances do consider the white cosmetic and won't cover the cost-that means you have to.

I would suggest that you call your insurance and the dentist to see approximately how much extra the white would cost. If you pay up front and not a payment plan then the dentist may give you a discount.
Reply:The white is almost always used when it's your front teeth at no extra charge. However, it is labelled as cosmetic when it's a tooth further back in your mouth. My dentist explained this to me when I had mine done. Sometimes they have to order in the white, but I would say it's definitely worth paying a bit extra. I think for my fillings it was about a 50 dollar difference in total for two.
Reply:you're probably getting silver crowns because you're too young for porcelain over metal crowns. If you're under 18 a doctor will choose metal because you still have some gorwing to do, in a couple years that crown won't really fit anymore and rather than make you waste another $600 to $2000 on a new porcelain crown he just giving you something to get by with. Keep going to your regular visits and when you're anywhere from 18- 21 ( sometimes as early as 16) is a good idea to get the porcelain crown. Every dentist I have worked for will do a white crown in the back and color match so it's really just a matter of age.

as far as the fillings go, depending on what state you live in Insurance will usually not cover white fillings in the back (Claifornia is one of the only one I can think of that will). Insurance companys feel silver is just as good and will go with whatever is cheaper. You can ask for white fillings but you'll have to pay alot more

Who can do fillings besides dentists?

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I am very interested in dentistry... but I'm not sure if I want to do the whole dental school 'thing'. I don't want to be a hygienist or assistant, but would still like to be involved. I used to know a person who worked in a dental office and she was trained and certified to do fillings - I can't remember what her certification was called. Can you do this at any dental school? Is it worth it?

Who can do fillings besides dentists?
The last I knew... an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in Pennsylvania could place dental fillings. An EFDA can NOT drill a tooth, but can place the filling after the dentist has done the drilling.

I just did a search on "Expanded Functions Dental Assistant" and it looks like there are many states that allow this.

(Don't bother searching "EFDA" as there are too many other things with those initials!)
Reply:Haha! It just goes to show ya... If you come to Yahoo! Answers - sooner or later you will get the right answer.

Thanks. Report It

Reply:I don't think anyone can
Reply:Never heard of anyone but a dentist being able to legally do fillings.
Reply:i think dentists only know
Reply:Maybe she was doing her residency...
Reply:You could be a denturists. Some states have people who just make dentures. I don't know what kind of schooling you need though.
Reply:you can be an orthodontis
Reply:Oh, I thought *you* needed a filling. I was going to suggest an autobody shop or a welder.
Reply:student dentists do them I think

pretty sure you have become a dentist to do fillings
Reply:Therapists can also do fills.
Reply:Look at these results: http://www.google.com/search?num=30%26amp;hl=e... Good Luck.
Reply:ONLY SOMEONE WHO HAS A LICENSE TO BE A DENTIST OR A DENTAL STUDENT LEARNING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED INSTRUCTOR MAY DO FILLINGS. A THERAPIST DEFINITELY CAN'T!

YOU WERE PROBABLY THINKING OF A CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT - WHO'S NOT QUALIFIED TO DO FILLINGS.
Reply:I have known a few dental assistants who could do a real good job of filling teeth but they couldn't do it legally. I don't know of anyone who could make good money filling teeth except a dentist and it takes a lot of years and training. If you need assistance in going to school to be a dentist you can join the Army or Airforce Reserves and they will pay a pretty good sum for you to go to college while attending Reserve meetings especially if you have some college behind you and after you finish college you would agree to spend a certain amount of active duty in the Army or Air Force as a Captain, which is big pay starting out. If you wanted to do this you can check with your Army or Air Force Recruiter or probably the Navy or Marines have the same system.

Painful teeth after fillings?

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i've had four fillings on my teeth in the past 2 months. the first, which was the biggest, has caused no problems what so ever. but the other three continue to be very painful when eating. i cant' even eat something like a rice cracker without having to manouver the food around to dodge the teeth in question.

suddenly eating is unenjoyable, so i'm very peeved!

is this normal, will it fade, or have i gone to a dodgey dentist?

Painful teeth after fillings?
you must go back to the dentist after a week or even days after filling because there are so many reason why it is aching first the holes might be too large already and the fillings could no longer help generate dentin as the dentin covers the pulp, second there might be a leakage somewhere we dont know unless you will go back to the dentist, third the filling might too high in some part or parts of the surpace of the tooth ofcourse if its high you have premature contact meaning it contacts first before the other teeth does and when all the teeeth are in contact when you eat ofcourse the tooth who had higer fillings generate more force causing pain so i advise go back to the dentist, its not the fault of the dentist thinbgs happens like that just go back and the dentist will check whats wrong with it okay :)
Reply:That happened to my daughter. It took several weeks for her pain to go away, but it did and she is fine.

But if it persists longer than 2 months I would advise you to see your dentist again.
Reply:It's normal.It happens to a lot of people.Get you some desensitizing tooth paste and keep using it for a week or so after the pain quits.
Reply:i've never had pain after a filling. i even go to an income-based clinic. i've had some pretty big holes filled , but ther is never any lingering pain. call your dentist.
Reply:You might want to at least call the dentist and ask if the pain should be hanging about. I sometimes use a tiny bit of oil of cloves on my gums when I have some dental pain, but I always make sure the dentist, or at least the person that answers the telephone at the dental office, knows that I have pain.
Reply:It is possible that you need a bite adjustment. This a simple procedure. You'll be in and out of the office.

This is common. The filing may be too "high".

Call your dentist and explain this situation. This visit should be free if it is just an adjustment.
Reply:if its only a rice cracker not cold or sweet you are having pressure pain, sounds like your toothis cracked, have your dentist look at it under microscope, or magnification, its usually cracked perhaps a crown is in order.

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Amalgam / Composite Fillings allowed by insurance - is bonding the same?

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I need to have my front tooth bonded as it chipped and now looks ugly. My insurance company's dental coverage permits "Amalgam / Composite Fillings", Can a dentist or someone in the profession tell me if bonding falls within this category?

Amalgam / Composite Fillings allowed by insurance - is bonding the same?
'Bonding' is the common lay term for a composite filling, so you should be ok.

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What are fillings?

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What are fillings and how are they done?

What are fillings?
When you have a cavity the dentist drills out the decay %26amp; fills it with a filling. Fillings can be made of dfferent things. Personally I would not get a silver filling (also called amalgam) as it is mostly mercury. They usually put those in large cavities. The other type are the same colot as your natura; teeth
Reply:A filling is what dentists do to get rid of cavities. They fill the cavities up with stuff. I don't know anything more about it since I've never had any cavities.
Reply:they are to cover plague and holes and other bad parts of teeth, I think it is like a liquid dectist uses that harden up hard like teeth.
Reply:its when you a cavity and they numb your mouth stupid!!!!!1

My amalgam fillings have changed colour from silver tone to a copper tone and some to a black tone. Why?

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I have had some of these fillings for about 20 years. Are there any health concerns with this? What is the lifespan of the average filling? Might they need to be replaced?

My amalgam fillings have changed colour from silver tone to a copper tone and some to a black tone. Why?
Amalgam fillings change color over time. You will notice that newer ones are bright %26amp; shiny while the older ones look much darker. I have seen people that have amalgam fillings for 30 years or more, but I don't recommend them. Most dental offices now do composite fillings (tooth colored) %26amp; they look so much better (they are also better for your tooth!!). I have seen SO MANY times where silver fillings have decay under them. This is due to the fact that amalgam fillings are basically just shoved into the hole where the cavity was %26amp; there is a gap where the filling meets the tooth, letting bacteria to grow under them. The new composite fillings are bonded to your tooth, making the area nicely sealed. Silver fillings are also one of the number one reasons that teeth crack (they expand %26amp; contract in a way that your tooth can't handle). It is also almost impossible to see on x-rays if there is decay under the fillings, because the metal blocks out that area %26amp; you can't see the decay until it is large. The composite fillings are much better looking too.
Reply:I think it's normal for fillings to change colour over time. I have some that are about 12 years old and they have gone a much darker colour than they used to be, which I didn't notice until I got a new one recently and saw how shiny and silvery it was.

People tend to say that the average life span of a filling is 7-10 years, but I've not had any problems with mine so far. I think they only need to be replaced if they crack or start to leak, which allows bacteria to get in and causes decay under the fillings. If they are still sound then they shouldn't need replaced.

Probably best to ask your dentist if you're worried about them though.
Reply:There are new fillings now that match the shade of your teeth. I highly recommend. Very natural in appearance!
Reply:This is oxidation, it ocurs if you don't brush them to much. Not to say you are underbrushing. you can get them shiney again by brushing them like you are polishing your shoes. It can take up to several weeks to get the oxidation layer off. Your dentist can polish them up very quickly using abrasive rubber in his drill. Don't have them changed to white fillings, because they are expensive and are prone to failure especially in the molar area. I do about 5 root canals a month on failed plastic ("white") fillings. It's a big money maker for dentist.

Sponge cake fillings?

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would a light french cream make a nice filling for a sponge cake? i have to make a cake with a slightly/lighty orange flavored french cream filling. they dont want white cake, so its a toss up between yellow or sponge, i know sponge will gladly hold tons of jam type fillings but would it try to absorb a french cream.

french cream-50% whipped cream 50% custard.

Sponge cake fillings?
sure sounds yummy!!!
Reply:It should work fine if you don't make it to far in advance. Put your french cream in the cake just before serving if possible.
Reply:your sponge cake should be fine with cream filling.throughly cool the cake and refrigerate after filling. another choice would be lemon curd,good old fashioned (cooked)lemon pie filling or how about slicing the cake horizontally, filling with slightly softened sherbet and frosting with cool whip and artificial flower petals to complement your sherbet flavor. keep this one in the freezer til ready to serve. it is so yummy. good luck!
Reply:I'd freeze the cake, then put it together with the filling (the ice it, of course) right before I needed to take it wherever it was going. Serve while still cool, but not frozen.

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Can you get braces on top if you need fillings on bottom?

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i need fillings on both top and bottom, and my dentist said that i might be able to get braces only on top, b/c i need to close a gap in betwen my front teeth! so can i get fillings on top and still get braces if i didnt get fillings for bottom? i need 4 fillings on top and three on bottom, kinda expensive!!

Can you get braces on top if you need fillings on bottom?
Yes, I had top and bottom braces and I got a filling on my bottom teeth.
Reply:your dentist will know.
Reply:I really don't see what one has to do with the other.

How many fillings at one visit?

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What's the most number of fillings a dentist will do in one visit? What's the highest number of teeth you've ever har filled at one time?

How many fillings at one visit?
I had an extensive amount of dental work done in one visit. I hired an anesthesiologist and was out for the 5 hours it took to do everything.

I worked in a dental office and generally it was up to the patient how much work was done at once. Fillings arent usually horribly time consuming so it shouldnt be a problem to have as much done as you want.
Reply:I don't know, I never had a filling my life. Susie
Reply:Usually a dentist will do as many as your comfortable with. I've worked on about 7 teeth in one visit...but that's a long time to stay open!! Your jaw is usually VERY tired after holding open for an hour or so.
Reply:i've never had any

What sandwich fillings to eat when dieting?

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Im currently trying to loose weight from having my 2nd child. Im a vegetarian and eat sandwiches for lunch. Im currently eating sandwiches made with wholemeal bread with fillings such as salad, cheese, low fat cheese spread, egg mayo made with low fat mayo, or sometimes ill have a veggie burger in bread. But im not sure if these are going to help me loose weight, i always have salad in my sandwich though. Has anyone got any suggestions of some sandwich fillers for me please which are no meat or fish that are healthy. thanks

What sandwich fillings to eat when dieting?
It sounds like your sandwich fillings might be a little low on fiber. I would suggest experimenting with more bean based fillings.

You could do hummus, spinach, and tomato. Or black beans mashed with salsa, greens, and a tiny slice of avocado.

I would also recommend looking for some really high fiber bread. Wholemeal is a great start, but it's hard to know exactly how healthy it is by name alone. I would aim for at least 3 grams of fiber per slice of bread... more is even better. If you can't find high fiber, whole grain bread, I would recommend trying a "low carb" tortilla - as those are usually vegetarian, with tons of fiber.

Finally, if you are getting your salad only in your bread, you're probably not eating enough vegetables to really push some weight loss. I'd recommend putting veggies in your sandwich and making a medium sized salad to go with it.

I've included a link to a huge list of vegetarian sandwhich fillers below:
Reply:try eating two boxes of exlax every day.
Reply:grilled portobella mushroom.

veggie subway sandwich.

grilled eggplant
Reply:Try to avoid eating bread too much. How about salad with a low fat dressing on rice cakes. As long as it is made up right away ie take the sald to work etc and don't put it on the rice cakes till you want it then pour dressing on top (low fat) yummo! How about wraps as well. Mountain wraps are great, thin and virtually no fat and nutritious. You can make them in advance with any filling you want. Avoid too much dairy, and higher fat dressings. Use salt/pepper for flavour rather than dressings and dairy. Low fat cheese or cottage cheese is great in small amounts too. How about some days just salad without bread and some rice crackers on the side. Also drink a glass of water with a slice of lemon in it (helps body absorb good things better and fills you up) before eating and have a piece of fruit before your lunch also or for arvo or morning tea, fills you up and soooo good for you.
Reply:You can try tomato and cheese with light mayo with salt and pepper to taste on toasted bread. You can also nix the cheese and save the calories. Tomato sandwiches are YUMMY!

Try slicing veggies long and thin (not paper thin), roasting them, then stuffing a sandwich with them. Yum! Try grilling veggies like this, and slices of pineapple seems pretty good in a sammich.

To save calories with mayo, try mixing 1/2 light mayo with 1/2 mustard. You can spread mayo on one slice and mustard on the other, or mix them in a small bowl first and spread the mixture. I like it, takes the edge off of mustard (which I don't like) and it lightens up the mayo. Another good option is to use spaghetti sauce instead of mayo. I use it on toast and sandwiches, it's really good.

I like the fillings you're using already, they seem pretty healthy to me.
Reply:hmmm

How many fillings do you have?

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I have had quite a lot of fillings since I was young and just found out I need more. Got me wondering whether I have "too many" compared to other people.....I have had about 12 I think, although some were in baby teeth, and I've just found out I need another 3. I'm 23....I guess I should start taking care of my teeth!

How many fillings do you have?
I feel I have similar problem. I had four filings done a few days ago, and I have some old filings, all together something around 8, but I need to do some more so....it's not so good .... and I'm even younger.
Reply:Five. Three metal, and two of the drill-less kind.
Reply:I have eight in total some small and some big.
Reply:none i dont have any cavities!
Reply:8 amalgams (silver fillings), 6 composites (tooth coloured fillings) and 3 crowns.

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Question about fillings & deep cleanings?

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Well I had to get some fillings %26amp; yesterday I was eating (just ramen noodles) and all of a sudden I bit into something hard %26amp; I pulled it out of my mouth %26amp; it was my filling (tooth colored) I had just gotten it in Jan. (had to do it b4 my dental ins ran out when I turned 21). it hurts when i chew on that side %26amp; i have to drink from a straw so no liquid will touch it, it hurts! well, now I have no dental ins, but my mom told me that the dentist should fix it for free, since it is his mess up. Is that true? Also when I went to the dentist they said I needed a deep cleaning (because I am just starting to get periodontal disease %26amp; a reg cleaning wouldnt help, but a deep cleaning would stop it from progressing). They couldn't get it approved on my insurance in time before it ran out... so now I'm going to have to pay for it. My question about that is about how much is it... I know I'll have to call the dentist for the exact ammount, but I'm wanting to know what the average price is?? Thanks

Question about fillings %26amp; deep cleanings?
I can't tell you about prices, but I can tell you that fillings are not made to last forever, it seems that they need to be redone every twenty years or so. Each time they redo them the hole they fill is larger until there is more filling than tooth. My experience has been that when there is more filling than tooth left, the tooth breaks off in big chunks and they can't fill it, they have to do a root canal and a crown, if there is enough root left. Believe me, teeth only get worse, not better. If I could go back and not have all of my teeth filled, I would. I am fifty and it will probably be ten years or less and I will need dentures, falsies. And I am not looking forward to that! As to your problem, when you ask the dentist if he will fix the filling he messed up on you might mention that you need a deep cleaning as well and if he could make it complimentary, you might be able to keep your bad experience with him about the filling to yourself. Or most dentists, if you have gone to them for a while will let you pay with installments. All you can do is ask, and the worst that he can do is say "no".

Aligning and fillings?

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okay 1st question is...Is it normal for a dentist to align your teeth after you've gotten 2 fillings in the same area?

and 2nd is....since my dentist filled 2 cavities and aligned my teeth, should i get the other side done?

Aligning and fillings?
Yes this is very normal, yes get the other side done.
Reply:Its perfectly normal. All he is doing is making sure that you dont hit hard on the filling when you bite down. If you bite down on the filling it could chip your filling or worse give you a toothache sensation. You dont need it on the other side. This is a step in the procedure.

Are white fillings for front teeth available on the NHS?

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Think I need a filling in a front tooth... but if it's silver... won't it be very very obvious?

Therefore, I heard white fillings were available on the NHS... but ONLY in front teeth.

Is this true?

Are white fillings for front teeth available on the NHS?
Yes, it's true.
Reply:On the National Honor Society? They won't pay for cosmetic dentistry.

My fillings are white. There are porcelain fillings, and are more expensive, but are worth it if you don't want to look like Dr. Teeth from the Muppets.
Reply:would have to ask the NHS

Tooth Ache? fillings/teeth loose? what is it!?!?

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My tooth started hurting me about a week ago. The tooth that was aching was one where I had a filling and half of it came out (came out over a year ago and has never bugged me). It would come and go, and mostly when something cold was on it, it would hurt.

Then the tooth next to it started hurting, and actually started to feel a little loose. It's like I can wiggle it, but barely. If I push my tongue against it, i can feel it moving in my gums.

I don't have insurance for a few more months and no money to go the dentist (and I have TERRIBLE anxiety w/the dentist which doesn't help lol).

Oh yeah, and my jaw kind of hurts to on that side (left).

Oh, and the for those of you that have fillings--you know the feeling if something metal/foil touches your filling, how that feels? THAT'S the kind of pain I've had today and yesterday and I dunno why. there isn't anything metal in my mouth!

Tooth Ache? fillings/teeth loose? what is it!?!?
You need to go to the dentist. If you lost half a filling and didn't have it replaced the cavity probably spread. Cavaties can go a long time without hurting and that's probably what's happening. Also, if you happen to still have your wisdom teeth they could possibly be moving and causing pain throughout your mouth. Only way to find out is to see a dentist. You can look up schools in your area with Google. You can get work done that is way cheaper.

As far as anxiety goes, I had the same thing for a while. But you have to remember that you are the one in charge and if you're paying, you're the boss. So if something is too much for you, you can stop it and they have to listen to you. Also, if you focus your concentration on 3 body parts, such as rubbing your knee, wiggling your toe against your shoe, touching your fingers to your palms - your brain is literally unable to panic. It works, give it a try next time you are in the dentists chair.
Reply:sorry i m not a dental doctor so better go to dentist.
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Mercury poisoning from Amalgam (Silver) Fillings?

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I'm 31 years old and for the first time in my life I got 3 amalgam fillings back in August of 2006. In September I started feeling sick with symptoms like post nasal drip and headaches, earaches. All of this I attributed to a Sinus/Ear infection which I have just started to finally get rid of. In addition to those symptoms I also get nauseated as soon as I started chewing my food, a burning/tingling sensation in my lips and cheeks, and sometimes I can feel this burning spasm like pain in different areas of my scalp/head more so at times when I'm lying down. I've had anxiety/panic attacks at night. I've always been a calm person and now at least once a week I have trouble sleeping and experience trouble breathing, dizziness, trembling, and weak heavy legs when the anxiety begins.

I ran across a site that talked about mercury poisoning from fillings and I'm wondering has this done something to my body to start making me ill. Anyone have any knowledge on this?

Mercury poisoning from Amalgam (Silver) Fillings?
Check out http://www.ada.org/public/topics/filling... for a discussion on amalgam fillings.

Do not rule out the possibility that your changes are sue to something else in your life. Consider consulting with a physician for a complete evaluation. I'd hate to see you overlook something serious while thinking it's all due to your fillings.
Reply:Good. You know, I am not saying that it is simply impossible that there is a connection between your new fillings and your new ailments, but I amjust saying that it would be wrong to overlook other, more likely possibilties. Report It

Reply:Return to your dentist immediately and outline the symptoms you have described. You need those fillings removed right now!
Reply:Go to your Doctor first, incase there's any medication you need. Your physician will be able to prescribe anything you may need. Not all Dentists can write Rx's for certain drugs. Do see your dentist and schedule a time to get those out, amalgam allergies happen rapidly when they do happen.
Reply:It is not likely to be mercury poisoning from an amalgam filling. The mercury content is extremely low, you'd be more likey to have mercury poison from eating fish. If anything our bite may be off. Perhaps the fillings are too high causing many off the symptoms you are describing. I would call your dentist, explain your concerns %26amp; have she/he check it out. If you go in have your dentist adjust your bite %26amp; nothing changes in 2 weeks, call your medical Dr. However I would not think of this as mercury posioning as I have actually NEVER seen this since dentists no longer use the old fashioned "mixing our own" amalgam, they come in capsules now that are mixed by an amalgamator.
Reply:It is not very likely that you are suffering any kind of poisoning from the mercury, I would recommend seeing the dentist again to make sure the fillings didn't go to deep and bother the nerve of your teeth. Upper teeth can be extremely sensitive if you are having sinus problems. If I were to guess I'd say you have been grinding you teeth while you sleep, clench your jaw and feel the muscles and ligaments around your jaw and open and close your jaw a few times, you should be able to push as hard as you want on those muscles without causing pain also feel the muscle next to your temple while you do the clenching if that is sore you're definatley clenching and grinding in your sleep. If those muscles are sore try a soft sport splint from the drug store see if that helps before buying an expensive one from the dentist. Another possibilty is that the fillings dont fit your bite properly, amalgam is a softer material so this isnt likely the case but bite down and see if you hit the teeth with the new fillings first. If so your dentist will need to adjust the fillings. Hope this helps!
Reply:no you don't have mercury poisining. i know this cuz i am a dentist. research was done on amalgam fillings and they found out that u need to have AT LEAST 100 amalgam fillings in your mouth to start suffering from mercury poisoning . i.e , if u have all 32 teeth in your mouth filled u still won't get poisoned . i suggest u see a therapist for your panic attack cuz burning sensations in the mouth and other areas is also attributed to psychosis.

Can new fillings on you teeth cause allergies?

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I got new fillings on 1/22/08. Since then when I eat any citrus fruit, my throat closes up and I start sneezing and start sweating. Or is it just a coincidence? I will of course be asking my dentist on 2/29/08 at my next appointment, but I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem. Thanks

Can new fillings on you teeth cause allergies?
I had to have mine removed and changed because there was a little bit of nickle in mine.

Maybe it is the nickel.

Good luck. Talk to your normal doc as well. It might be the fruit your choosing. If kiwi. tomatoes. bananas things like that. They have latex properties in them.

Jewelry

Braces and fillings?

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if you have metal fillings can you still get braces? or do you have to get the ones that look like your teeth?

Braces and fillings?
Girl, of course! If you have a large filling, the orthodontist is going to put spacers (small rubberbands) inbetewen the spaces that surround that particular tooth to make room for a band with a bracket attached to it. No Biggie! Good luck!
Reply:You Can Most Likely Have Them.

That's What Happened To Me. =]
Reply:the kind of fillings you have has nothing to do w/ getting braces . . . you should try to opt for enamel colored fillings when you can or youll end up w/ a ****-ton of silver in there and it looks bad, (personal opinion) but you can get whatever kind of braces you need regardless of the kind of fillings you have.
Reply:yes of couse it hsppend to jmy sis

Pink gel fillings - no drill ?

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I remember hearing YEARS ago on the news that some new way of filling teeth was being developed, they didn't need to use drills and it was a bright pink gel.

I have never heard anymore about it. Does anyone know what i'm talking about? I think it would be a good idea.

I remember it well because I was scared of the dentist at that time so I thought I hope I don't need any fillings for a few years until that stuff is in use lol

Pink gel fillings - no drill ?
The pink fillings are a glass ionomer. It is a type of fluoride releasing filling. It is used over places of minor decalcification or over toothbrush abrasion. In order to fill an honest to goodness cavity, the infected part of the tooth still needs to be removed... with a drill.
Reply:think it was meant to dissolve the 'bad' area of tooth before being moulded and then fitted with an enamel filling
Reply:i think you mean by that pink gel CARIOSOLVE, It is a pink liquid that one or two drops of it will placed into the cavity and it is mainly a caries detector as it change the colour when it is in contact with decalcified tooth tissue(cavity), it is sometimes used in children and by use of some hand instrument not drill they try to remove all decayed parts .

but if you are scared of drill there are new techniques but obviously more expensive and not all dentist are using them, such as air abrasion or laser and if it is really painful you can also filll your teeth under sedation which let you sleep while the dentist is drilling your tooth

Favorite quiche fillings?

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Bacon and swiss cheese, for one.

Also, veggies with cheddar cheese.

I am going to be fixing a few quiches and wanted some new ideas for fillings. I don't need a whole recipe, unless it's something really bizarre as most quiches are the basic egg mixture.

Thanks!

Favorite quiche fillings?
Cheese burger quiche: one pound of cooked, crumbled ground beef, sauteed chopped Vidalia onion, and cheddar cheese!(Or, if you have the time, bacon-cheese burger quiche; just add crumbled pieces of crisply cooked bacon.)
Reply:Pre cooked bacon works well for things like this - much less grease Report It

Reply:broccoli
Reply:I had some recently that was broccoli and cheese, yum =)
Reply:cheddar cheese, bacon, and broccoli!
Reply:spinach
Reply:shredded spinach and italian sausage
Reply:bacon and chees.

I also like the brocolli and cheese filled quiches.
Reply:Spinach!!!
Reply:The best quiche is a SPINACH QUICHE......YUUUUUUMMY
Reply:tiny shrimp is nice

Black forest ham
Reply:love spanish quiche its so moist with that great taste of the mediteranean.ideal for a hot summers day.
Reply:I took a basic quiche recipe %26amp; changed it into an Italian quiche.

I first squeeze out of the casing 1-2 Italian sausage %26amp; crumble it up while browning it well.

Set aside on paper towel %26amp; drain.

I use mozzarella cheese or a combination bag of a Italian shredded 4 cheese.

I also have at times added some chopped onion partially cooked also diced green or red pepper same way. I added a small can of drained mushrooms if you like them. A small sprinkle of sweet basil or oregano.

Same crust, same amount of eggs, flour milk.
Reply:Conquistador Quiche

4 large eggs

3/4 cup milk or cream (I like cream, makes it richer)

1 lb Italian sausage or chorizo sausage

1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

deep dish pie shells

sour cream

shredded lettuce

tomatoes, cut into wedges

6-8 servings

1. Poke holes in the crust with a fork and pre-bake 10 minutes.

2. Fry the sausage with the onion and spices until the onion is tender.

3. Layer meat, green chilies and cheese into crust.

4. Mix eggs and milk/cream together in a bowl with a bit of salt.

5. Pour over meat mixture in the crust Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until a knife in the middle comes out clean.

6. Cut into wedges and top with lettuce, sour cream and a tomatoe wedge.

7. Serve with salsa if desired.
Reply:You picked the classics for sure! Have you tried Cheddar and mushroom or caramelized onion? Tuna and sweetcorn sounds insane but is actually quite nice. Broccoli and a strong cheese also make a nice flan, just add the ingredients as you would for cheese and ham etc. Hope I have given you some tasty ideas to try! Bonn apatite!

That can't be spelled right, oh well ne'er mind!
Reply:Spinach and Bacon

Green Olive and Prosciutto (thin Italian ham)

Green Peppers, onions, mushrooms and Swiss
Reply:I Love Quiche's too and have a bunch of favorites

if you need recipes let me know, but your right, basic egg mixture and filling

Broccoli and Cheddar

Spinach %26amp; Swiss Cheese

Crab or Lobster Quiche

Vidalia Onion Quiche- yummy! with or without cheese...

And my all time favorite Potato Quiche that uses 1 Chopped Leek, 1 Large Yukon Gold potato (cooked and Sliced) , 1/2 cup cubed ham %26amp; 1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese! (layer the ingredients and pour egg mixture over it and bake)
Reply:bacon, spinach, garlic, onion, and cheese

different colored peppers, onion, garlic, and cheese

sausage, spinach, garlic, onion, and cheese

broccoli, ham, cheese

crab or shrimp and cheese

tomato and cheese
Reply:smoke salmon and broccoli
Reply:I like to thinly slice potatoes and cook them in a little bit of olive oil with salt and pepper, and then layer them in a quiche with really sharp cheddar (my favorite is Cabot Hunters Sharp Cheddar). Pretty simple, but really hearty and sooo good!
Reply:Diced chicken and green onion (tastes like a potpie)

Use any kind of tampenade (olive, artichoke, tomatoe, etc)

Ham and leek
Reply:spinach onions feta and ham yummyy

Are silver fillings better than white??

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i know white are very sensitive, more sensitive then silver, and black fillings are just not good at all.. so being that white looks alot nicer doenst mean that white is better than silver... which is better to have white or silver??

Are silver fillings better than white??
It's a matter of personal preference. Silver is cheaper than white but white is not noticeable. Some insurance will not cover white because of the cost.
Reply:Tooth Coloured.

They take a lot less drilling of the tooth.

They have fluoride in them.

Look nicer.

-mariah
Reply:Silver fillings are the best. Never had a problem with them.
Reply:White fillings! My 4 silver fillings came off exactly 2 years after I got them and they came off on the same week. I got white fillings and have had them for 6 years. My white fillings aren't as sensitive as my silver ones. I couldn't eat candy, ice cream, or chew on aluminum with my silver fillings, I can with my white fillings. Plus the silver fillings look horrible.
Reply:Each has its own advantages. Resin (white composite) fillings have improved to the point that for small to moderate-sized fillings both work very well. For larger fillings, and esp. fillings under the gumline, it is very hard to get a good sealed margin, and some of the mechanical problems of resin (polymerization shrinkage mostly) make amalgam better in some of these applications, esp. in areas where its largest disadvantage (esthetic) are outweighed by its advantages (superior wear properties, compressive strength and dimensional stability)--IOW, the larger the fillings and the further back in the mouth, the more likely I personally lean toward amalgam.

There are many dentists whose judgment I respect that disagree with my opinion, so if you've got a good dentist, listen!

Steve Bornfeld, DDS
Reply:While the 'white' fillings are more 'natural', the 'silver' fillings are stronger....and the 'white' ones are more expensive than the 'silver' ones....

You won't be getting 'silver' fillings on your front teeth, or even on back teeth where it will be noticed, you'll get the 'white' ones... but if you need a filling on the 'chewing surface' of your back teeth, the 'silver' ones will hold up better and have a higher crushing strength....

'White' fillings= composite

'Silver' fillings= amalgam

Chewing surface= occlusal

Front teeth= anterior

Back teeth=posterior

~just some terms you might be interested in.

:)
Reply:If I were you I would definately try to go with the white, not only do they look better but they are somewhat safer. The silver have mercury in them, the FDA says that it is a miniscule amount, but they say a lot of stuff. Better safe than sorry.

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Any good fillings for wraps?

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I want to introduce some hot and cold wraps in my coffee shop. Anyone got any tasty ideas for fillings and how much would you pay for one?

Any good fillings for wraps?
chinese style duck with hoisin sauce, some cucumber strips and some shredded spring onions - lovely.
Reply:Fried chicken strips, lettuce, cheese, and whatever else... classic.

$5-10?
Reply:Spice chicken hot

Chicken %26amp; Bacon cold

corranation chicken cold

Tuna cold

steak hot

you can put anything in it

i buy them all the time cheapest is about £3 50p
Reply:My kids enjoy veggie hot dogs, wrapped in cheese inside a wrap. How much I'd pay for them is a mystery, however.
Reply:southern fried chicken,beef salad,mexican chicken,chicken tikka,tuna and sweetcorn,add salad to them for a cold wrap you can get alot of ideas from tescos petrol stations and services i love them and would pay £2.50 min for them if look nice then even better.good luck.x
Reply:Chicken. Beef. Duck. Spring onion. Tomato. Beetroot. Hoi Sin sauce. Sausages. Bacon. Chicken Tikka. BBQ sauce. Cheese. Gherkins. Jalapenos. Olives

How about running like a salad bar where people can ask for a bit of this a bit of that a la Subway. But undercut them. Call it about £2 or £3 each?
Reply:cottage cheese and pineapple,

or duck with spring onions and hoi sin sauce
Reply:I do them with: Chicken pieces(very small), chopped red peppers, onions, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes(small tin)and add 2/3 drops tabasco sauce and a quarter teaspoon of dries mustard powder.

For a sauce i use mayonnaise and natural yogurt with a pinch of dried mustard powder, (2parts yogurt to 1 part mayonnaise)

We always serve it with potatoe wedges

Enjoy.............
Reply:anything that can be put in a sandwich can be made into a wrap also , for example cheese salad, ham salad, steak and onion, BLT, different types of chicken like tikka tandoori, southern fried, crispy, grilled etc ,. and for prices u have to figure out how much it will cost u per one then obviously add profit
Reply:chick peas, spring onion and smoked ham with garlic mayonnaise.
Reply:I like to fill them with all kinds of things, recently I made some red onion marmalade (very cheap to make and you only need a tea spoon of it in each wrap!) it tastes nice in a wrap with some strong cheese and a little bit of bacon or ham with rocket or watercress

my boyfriend used to deliver produce to to cafe's and after he kep repeatedly asking one for chicken and cranberry sauce baguettes with salad they actually made him one. Then they tried putting them on the menu and they sold very well too. that could be a good filling to try.

for vegens and veggies I'd make avacado and tomato with herby cous cous delicious with salsa or humous yum yum yummy yum

I probably woundn't begrudge paying around £1.75- £2 for a well filled wrap.

good luck with it

S

x
Reply:Definately include a greek salad wrap. Feta, cucumber, tomato, red onion, chopped black olives and rocket. I like to spread a tbsp of hummus on the wrap first then add the other ingrediants. So light, healthy and tasty!
Reply:You could try a Muffuletta wrap. You do a olive salad of Kalamata Olives and large Green Imperial olives with capers, and then a mix of cold Italian meats capicola, salami, mortadella and emmentaler and a Italian cheese like provolone or mozzarella. If this is packed like a good Muffuletta, i'd pay up to 8 bucks for it.

I used to serve a breaded cod fish wrap at a brewery I worked at with the breaded and fried cod, pineapple, lettuce, tomato and a creamy cilantro dressing. This is about a 7 to 8 dollar item.

A southwest chicken or ceaser wrap could probably be added with what you already have in the shop. Just mix some salsa and ranch or ceaser dressing and toss your lettuce in, with some chicken and black beans, a little cheese and maybe some fried tortilla strip. You could server that with a tortilla soup as a great lunch in the 7 to 10 dollar range.

And don't be afraid to add me if you have any more questions about things like this, I love to help :).
Reply:Chicken strips all cooked and cut up, cooked bacon, crumbled. Put them in a bowl together and add shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. Mix it well. Put in a closed wrap and cook on a panini press. Cut on a diagonal for nice presentation with a side of slaw.

Mix cream cheese with mayo, add fresh garlic finely chopped and dried dill. That is a great spread for wraps no matter what you're putting into them.
Reply:I have a really good recipe that really is yummy.

Uncooked chicken strips and marinade for at least 5 hours if not longer overnight would be great.

Marinade in freshly squeezed orange juice garlic honey and soy sauce and a tiny bit of curry powder.

Cook the chicken strips in the marinade.

Put the cooked chicken in the wrap with lettuce cucumber and any other salad and put a little bit mayonnaise

Its really yummy and i would pay £3 for it.
Reply:I make a mexican wrap that is really good and vegetarian friendly. I wrap avacado, onion, bell peppers, sliced tomato and strained salsa.
Reply:Wraps are a great idea - they're way more versatile than plain old bread. Here are a few ideas:

Savoury:

- Breakfast! Bacon, sausage or ham with egg mayo or even scrambled egg if you're making to order. Add sliced tomato or good quality tomato relish for extra flavour and colour.

- Thick bolognese sauce or chilli, maybe with optional cheese, salad or peppers. Quite good if you can (CAREFULLY) toast/reheat it on a pannini machine.

- Guacamole, tomato, optional bacon or chicken

- Roasted veg, maybe cheese, especially if you can heat it a little.

-Mozzarella, avocado, tomato, basil leaves, perhaps a hint of chilli sauce.

- Ham, chicken, cheese, or prawns with waldorf salad and leaves

- Florida salad.

- Marmite with cheddar, soft cheese or butter

- Hummus or Aubergine puree and mixed (grilled or roasted) peppers

- pesto

-Tapenade

- cold meat with pickle or mustard mayo

- stirfried vegetables

Sweet - might be more popular than you think:

-Peanut butter and Jam, separately or together.

- fruit and natural yoghurt or soft cheese or cottage cheese

-Chocolate and banana

- 1 for the kids: Chocolate and marshmallows- hideously sweet, but a winner especially if you can toast it so they melt.

- poached pears and a sprinkling of raspberries or flaked almonds - best warm

- apple "sauce" and cinnamon - best warm

Try samples out on friends and family (or even regulars you know well) first, and check what they'd be willing to pay against the actual cost of each. For the most part they shouldn't be that much different to sandwiches. Perhaps you could have a "limited edition" flavour of the day/week for some of the more exotic fillings to see how popular they are, and then perhaps if enough people ask for them once they're off the menu they could go on.

Good luck!
Reply:What would be really nice is some roasted vegetables in maybe olive oil with some mixed herbs and garlic then shake off the oil and put them in a tortilla wrap.Really healthy too.

Or tuna mixed with red onion and mayo.

Or get some sizzle and stir sauce which you just cook your chicken strips thru with some strips of peppers,put that together and you could charge £1.60 or so and make 4 or so wraps.
Reply:My boyfriend wanted a breakfast burrito for lunch one day so I made him one with scrambled eggs and cheese, sausage, onion, a little salsa and since I had some spinach I chopped that up really fine (like fresh herbs) I also used a little fresh basil too. You could use ham chunks too instead of sausage.

It will be sort of an egg mess wrapped in a heated flour tortilla. looks weird but tastes great. (I might have used the salsa as a topping I can't remember, sry) It should work out both ways.

(I chopped the spinach up so fine because he wouldn't have eaten it if he knew it had cooked spinach in it, he still doesn't know)

If its a good sized one (something to fill the average man up or woman w/ a good appetite) I might charge between $3.50 and $4.25 depending on size,availability of ingredients, time, and of course the cost to buy the stuff to make them.
Reply:Mice wraps go down well at this time of year, wait until we get those nasty winter mornings to try rat. Or, take a long handled scraper and give the kitchen floor a good going over, sweep-up wraps are great with a hint of mystery to them
Reply:ANYTHING!!!

wen m feeling lazy %26amp; hungry, i usually put in ham %26amp; tomatoes %26amp; mayo!!

when am not so lazy, i put in tuna, boiled eggs, pickled onions %26amp; rocket salad.

How many fillings?

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How many fillings do you have in your teeth?

and how old are you?

How many fillings?
I'm an 18 year old with 2 fillings, although officially, one of them is only really a half-filling, since the hole in my tooth was quite small. I got both fillings at age 14.

Why d'ya ask?
Reply:21 and i have about 5 fillings and about to get a root canal on one tooth :-) Brush your teeth!
Reply:I am 28 and most of my teeth have fillings.

Teeth replacement/fillings....?

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teeth replacement/fillings from the view of skill usings in medical biophysics...

what does it mean?

Teeth replacement/fillings....?
Well I dont get all of this sentense, but from biophysic perspective, a filling is placed in heck of a stressfull place for an artificial material to be. Its always wet, can get from very very cold to very very hot (ice cream and coffee), sometime acid, etc. Thus the material must not rust, be resistant to acid, and at the same time, be of constant dimention (a material in cold environment shrink and one in hot environment dilate.. si if if does so differently from the tooth, when it shrink, there will be a space between the filling and the tooth and the cavity can start back.. It it does dilate more than the tooth, it can crack the tooth.

This material also have to be electrically stable in liquids (else if there is 2 different metals in a liquid like a saliva, you can create a battery and get chocks (which sometime happen with the metal fillings, but not with gold.

It should also be a termic isolant, to reduce sensityvity to cold/hot conducted to the nerve in the tooth.

As you see its quite difficult to create a perfect material for this environment!

The best one we have so far is gold.

Different Sandwich Fillings?

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Anyone got any ideas for different sandwich fillings %26amp; finger food buffet.

Different Sandwich Fillings?
Deli meats and cheeses, salmon, tuna, egg, vegetables, perhaps like a sloppy joe mix, pickles etc will all make nice sandwiches. As for finger food buffet, veggies and dip, fruits, crackers and cheeses, chips, bruschetta, chicken wings, mushroom caps, ribs, quesadillas, sausage rolls, bagels and pastries etc... Many options out there be creative.
Reply:why have different..everybody loves a bit of cheese and tomato and tuna mayo stick to them
Reply:Salmon and watercress with cracked black pepper, roasted vegetables with humus, cheese and onion (not different but always a favourite), ham cheese spread and pickle. Quiche, voluvaunts, peanuts, crisps, dips with crudites. If hot food, how about chips, sausage rolls, an Indian selection and a Chinese selection - you can buy the packs and heat them up. Salads, green, potato and coleslaw.
Reply:prawn voluvaunts mmmmm

tuna and chilli sauce

tuna %26amp; mayo, peas and mint sauce

this is making me hungry!
Reply:ricotta, bacon (cooked), shallots, sundried tomato and tomato relish... yummy. on multigrain bread
Reply:tuna with peppers onions and celery with mayo, yummy, chicken and stuffing, egg mayo with spring onions etc
Reply:Red grapes and cheese in a sandwich is nice. Sounds weird but tastes great
Reply:chicken mayo with sweetcorn or salmon and cream cheese and bacon egg mixed with mayo .x
Reply:Bacon lettuce and tomato.... just cause its one of my favourite fillings!

Tried smoke salmon... just a little horseraddish and and a small squeeze of lemon, plus a touch of black pepper...hmmm it was fab
Reply:mini BLT's with crispy bacon and guacamole. (yum)

You could always do pin wheel sandwiches. Cut the crusts of the bread and roll it really flat with a rolling pin. Spread the filling on one side and then roll the slice to form a swiss roll kind of effect. then cut slices from this, looks pretty and is different.
Reply:Sandwiches:

Avocado, tomato and lettuce

Cottage cheese, tomato and lettuce

Finger food buffet:

Different variety of cheeses with pitta bread, crackers

Dips

Fruit

Cup cakes
Reply:tuna mayo and sweetcorn or soft cheese like philedeplphia and spring onion xx
Reply:mozarella cheese with some romain lettuce with a little turkey breast or what ever meat u want to and just stuff it inside the pita bread and kinda toast it a little bit so the cheese will melt
Reply:chicken with lemon n corriander seeds and grilled peppers, onions and tomatoes
Reply:for sandwiches you could use,pimento cheese,chicken salad,ham or tuna salad, try them on different breads such as rye,wheat croissants and white . the finger foods you could have a veggie tray, small quiches,chips and dip,fruit trays and add a bowl of mints or petit fours.
Reply:i just had a lovely sarnie - granary bread with soft cheese, spinach leaves, pumpkin seeds and black pepper.

i had never thought of putting seeds in a sandwich before but i will buy some this week to recreate this at home.
Reply:Steak, lamb, salmon, lobster - I'm sure people won't be expecting those! Absolutely delicious, if it's within your budget.
Reply:tuna fish
Reply:Warm bacon, avocado and a little crumbled stilton is absolute heaven!

Try coronation chicken or

Brie, grape and watercress
Reply:Grilled Marinated veggies on a hard roll
Reply:i love egg mayanaze filling it so nice
Reply:Fresh mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil. It's to die for.

Or how about turkey, ranch dressing, and avacado.
Reply:pineapple/creamcheese mix
Reply:When I do sandwich buffet i use oversize dinner rolls, deli sliced ham, roastbeef and turkey, a deli sliced cheese plate with monterey, chedder or pepperjack, a plate of shredded lettece and sliced tomatos, and bowls of condiments like mayo and mustard.

Finger foods i have a veggie plate with dip, greenonion wraps (deli ham with creamcheese wrapped around a greenonion), deviled eggs, a crockpot of baked beans and various chips in bowls.
Reply:Sandwich fillings:

1. Thinly sliced roast beef with a horseradish cream sauce on dark rye bread

2. Smithfield ham on mini orange muffins with cream cheese

3. Chicken salad with chutney on whole grain

4. Egg salad with currey, sweet relish, and mayonaise on white with crusts removed.

5. Baguettes with olive oil, grilled eggplant, sundried tomatoes and fontina cheese

6. Bruschetta

7. Green olive with cream cheese on white bread

8. Puff pastry wheels with black olive tapenade and fontina

9. Chopped cucumber, smoked salmon, and cream cheese on white bread

10. Crushed pineapple, cream cheese, candied chopped pecans on whole wheat with crusts removed.

For a buffet:

1. Cheese platter with crisp green grapes (Fontina, brie, Irish cheddar, Manchenga)

2. Meat platter (rolled french ham, roast beef, turkey)

3. Condiments (cornichons, olives, sweet gherkins)

4. Spanikopita bites

5. Brie in puff pastry

Enjoy!
Reply:OMG - just reading Jeanette's list made my mouth water! GOOD CHOICES.
Reply:sliced roast pork with apple sauce. sliced ham with thin slices of cheese. sliced roast beef with horseradish.chopped hard boiled eggs with chopped tomatoes and mayonnaise. (don't put to much tomatoes) mar-mite pinwheels all-ways go down well with young children.chicken legs pre cooked (boiled) then cooled. and coated with breadcrumbs,can be frozen then DE-frosted on the day and deep fried.(a very safe way to be sure fully cooked.cocktail sausages also cooked on day put cocktail sticks in the ends.to serve. bowls of green salad. quartered tomatoes mixed with corn look very colour full.sausage rolls. make miniture cornish pasties.and some with just vegetables for non-meat eaters. pizzas /meat and non meat,crisps,nuts etc. bowls fresh fruit. hope this is usefull.
Reply:tuna salad

chicken salad

pimento

peanut butter and jelly

egg salad
Reply:Just make a cheese and tomato sauce sandwich then microwave it for 30 seconds. Tastes ten times better.
Reply:You should try a diferent type of sandwich, using Lavash Bread (flat bread). You can use everyday toppings, ham, chesse, chicken, egg, lettuce, tomato etc. Once filled you cut into pinwheel slices and they look spectacualr on the plate, with filling facing up.

Very easy and always a big hit.
Reply:coronation chicken

chicken tikka

egg and cress

bacon and egg

ham and tomato

cheese and tomato

prawn

cream cheese and smoked salmon

salad

dress shoes

Jacket potato fillings?

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anyone have any ideas for interesting jacket potato fillings other than the usual stuff like tuna mayo, beans cheese, prawns etc? i was thinking macaroni cheese could be nice.

Jacket potato fillings?
ive always found chilli con carne or spag bol to be quite yummy

xxx
Reply:mushrooms, salad cream, mince beef, onions
Reply:nooooooo you cant get rid of the classic, tuna mayo, lettuce, cucumber, cheese potato.
Reply:Scoop out the potato and mash with salt, peeper and butter.

Cook some frozen petti pois and sweet corn.

Chop and fry some red onion and garlic.

Either chop and fry some bacon or use ham.

Mix together with the potato and put it back into the potato skins.

Sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven for about 10 Min's.

You can add chopped peepers to the onion and garlic too. Sounds drawn out but is really a very quick and tasty meal
Reply:I like creamy coleslaw in mine.

Red Tart.
Reply:Corned beef and brown sauce or a brie cheese and cranberries.
Reply:chilli is good
Reply:Tuna it's great .
Reply:prunes
Reply:How about sprinkling oxo cubes in the middle.

Teeth really hurt after getting fillings?

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I had some cavities filled within the last few weeks and while some of them were sensitive they're getting better. However, one area of my teeth hurts really bad. This area of teeth hurts all on their own even when I'm not eating or doing anything. I have been taking ibuprofen for them every 4 hours or so. I even woke up early this morning with my teeth hurting really bad. I realize some sensitivity after fillings is normal. But my other fillings don't hurt this bad. I do have another dentist appointment on April 9th for something else, but should I call my dentist sooner about this? And what might the problem be?

Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Teeth really hurt after getting fillings?
Your DDS might have exposed a nerve in the worset case serniro, or it could be something minor like the filling is to high. It is normal to have post op sensitvity up to 3 mo. after. One other reason is if they used a white tooth colored filling it could be either not harden properly or there could be an open margin, which can cause the pain I would contact you Dentist and go in and get it checked out.
Reply:Sounds like the dentist has somehow exposed a nerve. Go back and tell the dentist about the pain. You should be in any pain after fillings.
Reply:I had a dentist fill a tooth and not get all of the decay out once, and this caused infection to go straight to the nerve, had to loose the tooth, I would have someone check it out ASAP.
Reply:i would call the dentist and tell him what u told us.i just had a filling down yesterday and i dont feel it today at all.yes it was a little sensitive last night but its gone now.might be a piece of debris in the gumor tooth area u cant see
Reply:sensitivity to cold drinks is normal if you got an amalgam filling (metalic filling) and it would probably get better over a period of 3 weeks, but if you feel pain spontaneously and it wont go away then you better call your dentist for an appointment soon, this might be becuse you have an irreversibly inflamed pulp which will need root canal therapy or it might be postoperative sensitivity if you had a composite filling (tooth colored) in that case it will have to be redone.

Are iron fillings an element or compound?

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Thanks. I know that iron is a compound but I don't know what iron fillings specifically are.

Are iron fillings an element or compound?
Iron is an element, whether it comes in huge plate, small nails, or as filings.

Had 2 fillings done Monday?

2010-05-18T00:02:00.001-07:00

I just got 2 fillings in one tooth done Monday and when I floss between the 2 teeth beside it REALLY HURTS! Why? Whats going on? Did something go wrong?

Had 2 fillings done Monday?
When the dentist fills teeth right next to eachother you had a cavity between the 2 teeth. So the cavity was on the walls where to the 2 touch and probably near the gum. The gum is irritated and sore from where the doctor wAs filling the teeth and having the decay there. I say give it more time or call your dentist if you think its a real problem.
Reply:ask your dentist...not people on the internet
Reply:Does the tooth itself hurt, or does the two teeth beside it hurt. or is it the gums around it?

Sorry gotta be more specific.

A lot of times teeth can be sensitve after a filling, but it should never be unbearable, more of a little annoyance. Any pain at that level means something is wrong. Call your dentist and set up an appt.
Reply:There are a lot of "C" students out there that became dentists. Additionally, if your fillings are amalgam, (silver) those types of fillings do not bond to teeth. The amalgam is over 50% liquid mercury and it leeches out over time in the form of mercury vapor. It is designed to do this because there is an interstitial space between the amalgam filling and your tooth. This space is where bacteria build up and form infections. All Amalgam fillings have infections under them. These infections do a lot of damage to the body and each tooth is nerually connected to various organs in the body.

Since the amalgams do not bond to the teeth, the dentists are forced to drill out a reverse wedge to cause the amalgams to stay in place. Since mercury is greatly affected by temperature change that is why it is used in thermometers. It expands and contracts very easily. Each one of your teeth will develop small cracks due to the mercury expanding and contracting. You cannot see the cracks because they are microscopic.

If you get a root canal in one of those teeth later or another tooth, you will get cavitations (bone deterioration) and infections will form in the bone. Again, these infections can cause many problems with the body.

Dentistry is not perfect and in fact, dentists cause huge problems for many people due to these infections. If your fillings were composites, they are not much better. The composites develop a thin layer around the edges and allow infections to develop there.

The only truly good filling is CERAMIC. Ceramic has a hardness of 300, the same as your tooth and it is a very permanent filling.

If you are having pain, it is an indication that the filling is not done properly and you should demand that he take them out and put CERAMIC in them for your own health.

good luck to you

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Amalgam/"Silver Fillings"?

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I would like to know how many people out there know that Silver Fillings are half mercury. The container the dentist takes the material out of has a scull and cross bones, yet the patients never hear about it. I dont think its right, I think the patients are believing that the dentist are looking out for them. Or maybe they are dreaming that the FDA is going to let them know.

Amalgam/"Silver Fillings"?
If that is true, I did not know that they are 50% mercury.

I know that mercury is very reluctant to evapourate, and therefore safe to handle, but I wouldn't want it in my mouth.
Reply:".........Dental amalgam is a stable alloy made by combining elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and possibly other metallic elements. Although dental amalgam continues to be a safe, commonly used restorative material, some concern has been raised because of its mercury content. However, the mercury in amalgam combines with other metals to render it stable and safe for use in filling teeth.

While questions have arisen about the safety of dental amalgam relating to its mercury content, the major U.S. and international scientific and health bodies, including the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, among others have been satisfied that dental amalgam is a safe, reliable and effective restorative material......."
Reply:Mercury poisoning is overhyped. You get much more mercury simply by eating fish, such as tuna. Mercury fillings are cheaper, and last for decades, unlike others.
Reply:There is, indeed, mercury in amalgam fillings. To say they are 'half mercury' is certainly overstating the amount in them, though. The mercury is not dangerous becase it is mixed with other elements before placement in the mouth. It WOULD, however, be dangerous if there was too much mercury in the mixture. For this reason the dentist uses a machine to mix the filling to ensure that they are properly mixed each time. It is VERY easy to tell when one has to much mercury because the dentist cannot shape it the way he needs to in order to get it in the mouth. It won't hold it's shape because of the excess mercury.

As for the skull and crossbones on the container in the dentist's office.... that's the medical symbol for regulated or contaminated waste. The filing material is regulated by the government and can't just be sent to the local dumpster for disposal. It has to be segregated from the rest of the trash and disposed of according to local guidelines.

About kids fillings.?

2010-05-18T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hi i have 4 kids ageing from 14 to 9 and until yesterday none of them have ever needed fillings , went to their checkup and the dentist said if my son who is 10 doesnt start brushing his teeth properly he will have to have a filling , do they numb kids gum before they stick them with the injection to numb the tooth ?x

About kids fillings.?
Hi Lorraine. Yes they do - I had a few when I was young - and loads as I got older. When my husband used to go to the dentist they would squirt the anasthetic from the needle onto the gum first so that the needle doesn't really hurt when it is going in. You could ask the dentist if he would do that for them. I never had it and the needle always hurt me. When I was 6 I broke my new front teeth and had to have extensive work every two weeks so I just had to put up with whatever the dentist threw at me. I have had so much dental work in my life it is unbelievable, bt I blame a lot of that (later on) on having bulimia. I only got scared of the dentist a few months ago when I had that horrendous extraction, but I changed recently to another one who is fantastic and the fear is gone. I had another extraction about a month after by the new one and I was so relieved that he got it out so effortlessly that I cried with happiness in his chair. I didn't even feel his injection - maybe he had squirted my gum first. I would ask because whatever he did was great and if it makes it easier for the kids it is well worth it. A kind, gentle dentist makes all the difference. I hope all goes well.

The dog is a girl called Millie. My husband says we can have her on a trial and if she is ok we can keep her (I'm sure she will be). HOORAY!!!!!! I just hope that Lorraine doesn't change her mind. It is my friend who knows her, not me, but she only said she is PROBABLY giving her away. Knowing my luck it will all fall through. I have been bribing hubby like mad (lie-ins, letting him go to poker instead of me etc.) so we'd better get her now.
Reply:erm im not sure they can...lol.....
Reply:you should ask the dentist that you take them to if they do or not and if they don't== take your child by the hand and run!
Reply:They do, but it's just like Orajel. You can still feel the shot and it is still painful! :/
Reply:Yes they do! My sister had to get them!

Tell Him it is not sweat!

She said it didn't hert at all!

I thought fillings were forever what happened?

2010-05-18T00:01:00.002-07:00

I got fillings at 14 now at 20 i have only four from the back up and down the rest are gone. Did the denists do a bad job or do they not last forever?

I thought fillings were forever what happened?
Filings will not last forever. The junction between the filling and the tooth will leak and eventual form decay. Insurance companies will usually pay for a replacement of a filling every two years as they realize this is normal (although they should last more than two years). Most fillings that are done are replacing old fillings. Most likely, your dentist did nothing wrong
Reply:They don't always last forever. You probably swallowed them when they came out while eating something. You need to see your dentist and get them replaced. I am surprised your dentist didn't say anything when you saw him at your last 6 month checkup/cleaning. Call your dentist now and get seen.
Reply:Nothing lasts forever!
Reply:They don't last forever, but I am surprised that you have lost a few in such a short time.

I recently lost my first filling but it was originally filled 25+ years ago.
Reply:no they dont last forever, you have to replace them every so many years.
Reply:NOTHING IS FOREVER BUT A DIAMOND.

SEE A DENTIST A.S.A.P.

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Question about fillings...?

2010-05-18T00:01:00.001-07:00

I recently got fillings. amalgam (two surfaces) on #9, and a silver filling on #12. The dentist I believe, had to file down some parts in my crowded mouth (I couldn't see exactly what was happening).

Now, I can feel chalky residue (I guess it's the filling?) on the backside of #9 that doesn't come off with brushing. It's not smooth like it used to be and it feels like a piece of scotch tape is stuck on the tooth.

And, due to the filing of some teeth, my bite has changed. When I close my mouth, it feels like teeth 9, 10, and 11 are hitting my bottom teeth sooner than it used to. It's uncomfortable.

My question is, what's what part of this is expected and what part is unusual?

Thanks for your kind responses.

Question about fillings...?
It sounds to me (I'm a dental assistant) like you need to go back to your dentist. #9 is a front tooth, and he/she probably placed a composite (tooth colored) filling in it. If it feels rough or "chalky" it probably needs to be polished up a bit. If your bite feels "off", it needs to be corrected. Your dentist should provide these services for you at no charge, since he/she apparently changed your bite. If, after seeing your dentist, you are still unsatisfied, you may want to consider going elsewhere.
Reply:Sometimes it's normal, the dentist just didn't grind down the filling smoothly enough. After a while it should grind down to fit your bite, if it's still uncomfortable i'd suggest to call your dentist back.
Reply:Go back to the Dentist he will work it down for you.I've had to go back as many as 3 times before.I have trouble biting down to my natural bite when numbed up.If you don't it may actually fracture,or chip another tooth

Bear Claw Fillings?

2010-05-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey my friend made some kind of cold soft bear claws. they had some kind of cinnamin or brown surgar stuff in it but I dont know.

and ideas of what kind of fillings there are?

-thanks-

Bear Claw Fillings?
here are some ideas...smile

Bear Claws

Basic Sweet Dough:

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)

2 packages active dry yeast

2 eggs, beaten

4 1/2 cups unsifted flour

Scald milk. Stir in sugar, salt, and butter. Cool to lukewarm.

Measure warm water into large bowl and sprinkle on the yeast. Stir until dissolved. Stir in lukewarm milk mixture, eggs and half of the flour -- beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Turn out on a floured board and knead 8 minutes or place in an electric mixer with a dough hook until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough.

Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down and shape as desired.

Preparation and filling:

2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing on the dough)

1 1/2 cups chopped dates

3/4 cups raisins

3/4 cup chopped nuts, divided

5 tablespoons sugar, divided

1 teaspoon lemon rind

1 egg yolk, combined with 2 tablespoons water

Divide dough in half. Roll out half of dough on floured board into a 9-by-18-inch rectangle. Brush with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.

Combine dates, raisins and lemon rind with 1/2 cup of the nuts and 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Sprinkle half of this filling over the dough.

Fold outside third of dough over center; fold again to make a 3-layer strip 18 inches long. Pinch ends to seal.

Cut and divide into 9 2-inch sections. Make four 1/4-inch cuts in one side of each section. Place on greased baking sheets and shape into bear claws by separating the four cut sections.

Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Combine egg yolk and water. Brush rolls and sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts and remaining sugar. Let rise, uncovered, until doubled in bulk, about one hour. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Here's another recipe sent by Helen Lamison. If you're short on time, try the recipe below. It's made with frozen dough rolls and filled with chocolate.

Bear Claws

Frozen dough for 8 rolls, thawed

3 tablespoon butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (see note)

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Pat roll dough into 4-inch circles using a little flour to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips and coconut. Place 2 tablespoons mixture in the middle of each roll. Fold in half and press edges to seal. Place on baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Using scissors, cut sealed edge four times to make claws.

Brush with egg and sprinkle with pecans. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately place on a cooling rack.

ALMOND PASTE FILLING

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup almond paste

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Melt and simmer for about 2 minutes the butter and brown sugar. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. Cool slightly before using.

CREAM CHEESE FILLING

8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

3 tablespoons flour

1 egg yolk

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Stir in flour, egg yolk, lemon zest and juice.

Bear claws

Categories:

Yield: 100 Servings

2 c WATER

5 EGGS SHELL

1 ¾ oz MILK; DRY NON-FAT L HEAT

12 ½ c PIE FIL BLUEBERRY #10

21 7/8 lb - PAN: 18 BY 26" SHEET PAN TEMPERATURE: 375F. OVEN 1. PREPARE 50 DANISH SQUARES IN A BATCH. THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 5 MINUTES ON A LIGHTLY FLOURED BOARD. (NO ROLLING OUT IS NECESSARY). 2. PREPARE ONE RECIPE EGG WASH (RECIPE NO. D-55). USE 1 1/2 CUPS EGG WASH TO LIGHTLY BRUSH ENTIRE SURFACE OF DANISH SQUARES. SET ASIDE REMAINING 1 1/2 CUPS EGG WASH FOR USE IN STEP 5. 3. USE 12 1/2 CUPS PREPARED PIE FILLING. SPREAD 1 TBSP FILLING OVER HALF OF EACH SQUARE. FOLD IN HALF; SEAL EDGE BY PRESSING FIRMLY. MAKE 3 CUTS, 3/4 INCH IN DEPTH, ON THE 4 INCH SEALED SIDE OF EACH PIECE TO FORM A CLAW. 4. PLACE SQUARES ON GREASED SHEET PANS IN ROWS 4 BY 6. BEND INTO SLIGHT HORSESHOE SHAPE. SPREAD CLAWS SLIGHTLY. 5. BRUSH LIGHTLY WITH REMAINING EGG WASH. 6. PROOF AT 90-100F. FOR 30-45 MINUTES OR UNTIL DOUBLE IN SIZE. 7. BAKE 10-12 MINUTES IN 375F. OVEN OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN. 8. COOL, GLAZE, IF DESIRED, WITH VANILLA GLAZE

OR VARIATIONS NOTE:

1. PIE FILLING, PREPARED, FRUIT (APPLE, BLUEBERRY, CHERRY, OR PEACH) MAY BE USED IN STEP 3. STRAWBERRY JAM 6 OZ OR 8 OZ, BAKERY FILLING, RASPBERRY MAY ALSO BE USED AS FILLING.

2. DOUGH BECOMED DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH IN AS LITTLE AS 15 MINUTES; THEREFORE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREPARE IN BATCHES.
Reply:Actually Bear Claws come in all kinds of fillings, but your on the right track, apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, almond paste and crushed almonds

Are metal fillings bad for you?

2010-05-18T00:00:00.003-07:00

Does the mercury have any adverse effects? What about non-metallic fillings? Gold?

Are metal fillings bad for you?
If you have a sensitivity to the metals in the fillings they can cause things like headaches, joint pain, sores in the mouth. Rare but not unheard of is depression, paranoia, fibromyalgia, among other things. Usually these symptoms will appear within days of having the filling placed. There is no proof of birth defects or any life threatening problems related to dental fillings but then again there's no proof that there's not. I have silver fillings and I'm a dental assistant who handles the stuff on a daily basis. We have to use special protocols to avoid over exposure and environmental contamination due to the mercury in the material. There is mercury all over the environment and there's no way to avoid running into it in daily life.

Gold doesn't seem to have any ill effects, true it's expensive. Talk to your dentist and have your silver fillings replaced if you're uncomfortable with them. I know patients who swear they feel 100% better after replacing them. I'm keeping mine though.
Reply:I have metal fillings but I dont think they are made of lead. There is a small amount of mercury in the stuff but its not harmful.
Reply:Yes, they're bad. Get an alternative. Gold's cool but expensive. Ask your dentist.
Reply:If you have older fillings they need to be removed. Mercury can disrupt pregnancies, cause brain damage to unborn fetuses, etc.
Reply:Go to your seach bar and type in "alternative to amalgam fillings" and read through the listed sites. There is alot of information about "silver" fillings. I had all of mine replaced with porcelain. I can't say that it makes me feel any different but I am at peace knowing I am doing something to protect my health.
Reply:The amount and type of mercury in amalgam fillings will have no effect on you.

Many of the so-called symptoms of mercury poisoning put up at sites like this (headaches, joint pain, depression, ...) are NOT symptoms or mercury poisoning.

Change them if like for reasons of aesthetics, but not for spurious quasi-scientific claptrap.

http://www.doctorspiller.com/mercury.htm

Can dental fillings cause sinus infections ?

2010-05-18T00:00:00.002-07:00

For 40 years I have lived with sinus infections that never go away. I have tried everything, and no one can tell me the cause. Is it possible for dental fillings to cause other problems ?

Can dental fillings cause sinus infections ?
No they won't affect your sinuses unless you had an infection in one of your teeth in you upper jaw which could affect your sinus but it's not very likely
Reply:I don't know about the fillings but I also use to have sinus infections for years as I have bad allergy's.Four years ago I started taking 500mg garlic tablets and I haven't had any kind of infections since,I hope this works for you as well.Good luck

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Different cake fillings?

2010-05-18T00:00:00.001-07:00

i will really like a buttercream icing. What flavor or fillings will go good with it? Or some more different type of icings

Different cake fillings?
I love buttercream - so I'm all about buttercream filling with buttercream!

Mocha ButterCream Filling (you could also add chopped Heath bars)

Vanilla ButterCream Filling

OK! If you want something different than a buttercream frosting:

Orange, Lemon, Raspberry, Chocolate, Vanilla custard
Reply:Strawberry jam

Hazlenut cream

Chocolate cream

Peanut Butter

All of these would be yummy!
Reply:PEANUTBUTTER!!!!
Reply:It depends upon the flavor of the cake. With chocolate cake, nut flavors or orange are wonderful. With lemon cake, lemon curd is out of this world. With a plain vanilla cake, anything goes.

Alternatives to fillings?

2010-05-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

are their alterntaives to fillings?

Alternatives to fillings?
I'm not tooo sure to be honest, but filling's don't hurt at all . . I've had about a billion of them and you will be fine - you're mouth will just tingle afterwards becasue of the freezing.

the needle doesn't hurt one bit either. Just close your eyes and you will be okay :)
Reply:Nope, not that I know of!!

Unless you want to get them pulled, and go for dentures at some point.
Reply:Besides pulling teeth?.... No there is no alternative, you can prevent them by flossing, brushing and getting enough flouroride and less sweets, but sometimes genetics play a big role.

My advice.

Have them fixed as soon as they tell you you need a filling, if you wait you can end up having root canals down the line and usually a root canal needs a post a buil up and a crown and that is not less than $2,000.00

Have them fixed fillings are a lot less invasive and unexpensive too.
Reply:no theres not.

there are choices in fillings though

you can get

silver fillings (amalgam)

white fillings (porcelain)

gold fillings (real gold)

silver fillings are the nastiest. you can get mercury poison if not mixed right and its not as pleasing to see everytime you brush or when your with your friends

white fillings are the easiest on the eye but not as durable. theyre good for small cavities but if you have a big cavity dont get the white ones.

gold fillings have the disadvantage of silver, as they are also detectable to the naked eye. but then its gold, and who doest like gold. its durable and can fit in any situation. its the most expensive and it takes 2 appts to get

Why would fillings fall out of your teeth?

2010-05-17T23:59:00.003-07:00

the reason for fillings to fall out of your teeth

Why would fillings fall out of your teeth?
I've had a filling falling out of my tooth because of tooth erosion. At least, that's what the dentist told me. Your teeth sort of wear away over the years, and at a certain point, the filling doesn't fit anymore and it falls out.

But I am sure there are other reasons too. I just don't know any.
Reply:if any of the tooth around the filling eroded, the filling would have nothing to hold it in place, and it would fall out.

Or, bad dentist who put it in
Reply:Probably the filling is too old, time to get a new one!
Reply:You better go to your dentist to have it checked.
Reply:Due to shrinkages of the amalgam, which the substance the filling is made from.
Reply:Cold could be the reason.The filling material shrinks at low temperature. the rest is gravity.
Reply:Due to your bad breath they just wanted to get out of there fast !!

Were my fillings even done right?

2010-05-17T23:59:00.002-07:00

Almost 2 1/2 years ago, I had to get 7 fillings. (my father didn't take us to the dentist as he should've obviously). The left ones were done first, and I never had a problem with them - I was able to eat on them just fine within the following week, and have never had any pain eating on them.

However, when my right ones were done, it was completely different. After waiting to eat on them and then trying, I found that it was still very painful. I waited 6 weeks and called my dentist back, only to be told by his assistant it can take up to 8 weeks to be able to eat on it right again.

Coming up on 2 1/2 years now and I still cannot eat on it very well (absolutely nothing hard/crunchy, and nothing sweet). I am getting a new filling next month, but I am curious as to why it has been like this for so long.

Did the dentist not fill it right? I followed all instructions on care afterwards.

I am just curious and would like to know....Thank you for any insight.

Were my fillings even done right?
I would definitely tell the dentist. If these were deep fillings they could be very close to the nerve which can cause pain. It's also possible that the filling is too high meaning you hit on that tooth when you bite. They can check your bite and adjust the filling accordingly.
Reply:Ask when you see him or her in a month.All teeth and fillings are NOT the same.There is a tooth paste that suppose to work for that.I have not tried it but,I have heard Sensodyne helps that issue.

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My teeth are yellow and my new fillings are white. Can I bleach my teeth to match my fillings?

2010-05-17T23:59:00.001-07:00

When I went to the dentist he put in white fillings to cover the dark brown ugly decay that showed in the front of my mouth when I spoke or smiled. Now I'm noticing a two-tone color on each tooth. The bottom of my teeth are white (where the dentist filled the decay) and the top of the teeth are my natural color ....quite yellow. The white part of the filling does looks nice - but you see the filling line. Is it possible for me to bleach my natural teeth to match the fillings? Has anyone tried BriteSmiles? Has anyone had this happen? Can this be done? Please help. Thanks!

My teeth are yellow and my new fillings are white. Can I bleach my teeth to match my fillings?
Professional teeth whitening refers to a technique where a whitener is applied to your teeth by your dentist in their dental office. In contrast, at-home teeth whitening is a process where the dental patient takes the bleaching materials home with them and performs their bleaching treatments on their own, unsupervised.

At-home teeth bleaching typically requires that the product user performs whitening treatments each day, over a series of weeks. In comparison, the number of professional teeth bleaching treatments that are performed is typically much fewer in number, possibly even as few as one. It has been suggested that, as a ballpark estimate, one hour of in-office whitening treatment can produce the same whitening effect as one to two weeks of at-home tray-based whitening.

The teeth whitening system that is best for you can depend on factors such as: the amount of time you have available, your temperament, and how much money you have to spend.

Some advantages and disadvantages of at-home teeth whitening:

The dental patient must be capable of performing and complying with the whitening system's technique and instructions.

The person must have the time and inclination to perform the whitening treatments.

It can take some weeks or even months before the final results are seen with at-home systems.

At-home teeth whitening products usually cost less than professional teeth bleaching treatments.

Some advantages and disadvantages of professional teeth whitening:

The whitening effect is seen immediately.

The whitening is accomplished in just a few appointments (possibly even just one).

Professional teeth whitening usually costs more than at-home teeth whitening products.

Professional teeth whitening: The procedure.

A) The dentist will evaluate the patient's pre-whitening treatment tooth shade.

B) The dentist will isolate those teeth being whitened.

C) Eye protection and a bib covering are placed on the patient.

D) The dentist applies the peroxide whitening gel onto the surface of the teeth.

E) Optional: The dentist exposes the tooth whitener to an "activating" light or laser.

F) The tooth whitener is left on the teeth for a prescribed period of time.

G) The whitening treatment is terminated.

H) The dentist will determine the post bleaching shade of the teeth.

I) Optional: The dentist performs a fluoride treatment.

J) Optional: An at-home teeth whitening system is sent home with the patient.

How much can the professional teeth whitening treatments provided by a dentist cost?

Here is a ballpark cost range for what a dentist might charge for a single professional teeth whitening treatment. In some cases more than one treatment might be needed.

$600 to $2000

Try to pick the best dentist, not the best whitening system.
Reply:You need a professional bleaching to match them
Reply:Yes you can! You have various options..BriteSmiles or Zoom are in-office bleaching.(Done in a dental office for an hour).

Bleaching with trays that was done for you by your Dentist.(Done at home). Or the best over the counter bleaching is Crest Strips....All of these method should work for you.Obviously, the fastest, strongest concentration, most effective are the first two choices, But if money is of concern, I would definitely try on the latter. Good luck whichever method you choose.It should work......

Creative wonton fillings?

2010-05-17T23:59:00.000-07:00

Yay :) I mastered wonton making in cooking class yesterday and would like some ideas for creative fillings. Beyond just porks and onions. What are your favorites?

Thanks

Creative wonton fillings?
A take on spanakopita

2 c Spinach, finely chopped,

1 c Leeks, finely chopped

1/2 c Feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 c Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 tb Fresh dill, chopped

1/4 ts Pepper (2ml)

1 Egg

1/2 ts Cornstarch (5ml)

In bowl, combine spinach, leeks, feta and mozzarella cheese, dill, and pepper; mix well. Beat eggs with cornstarch; stir into spinach mixture until thoroughly mixed. Spoon about 1 tbsp. spinach mixture onto wonton; fold upper half over and pinch edges to seal. Place on greased baking sheet. Repeat. Spray wontons with olive oil spray. Bake in 400F (200C) oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.
Reply:Cream Cheese!!! Yum!!!!!
Reply:Nutella-it's a chocolate spread. Fry up then sprinkle w/ powdered sugar.
Reply:Make some Wonton Taco Boats

Pre-bake themin a muffin tin to form a little bowl. Transfer them to a cookie sheet as you pre-bake them. I make 48 at a time with two pounds of ground beef.

Brown your two pounds of ground beef with 1 chopped sweet onion. Drain and add two packages of Ranch Dressing Mix (dry). Mix well.

Spoon into the cups and top with grated cheddar cheese and place them back in the oven to melt the cheese.

Toppings can range from sour cream, shredded lettuce, salsa, and chopped tomatoes and green onions.

Enjoy!
Reply:Chicken, bean sprouts, green onions, mushrooms.

Bananas.
Reply:I use them for Ravioli, quick and easy and the fillings are endless.
Reply:diced up pieces of shrimp with garlic, onion, ginger and soy sauce add some cream cheese to the mix and wrap into the wontons. Serve with some sesame ginger sauce!
Reply:I combine cream cheese, sliced green onion, a pinch of salt and small shrimp. Put a teaspoon in the center, fold them over and seal. Deep fry for 3-4 minutes, turning as they cook. Minced chicken breast, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic, soy sauce and ginger combined. Then fill the wontons, seal. Add a couple tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, cook "potstickers" on one side only. When the one side is nicely browned, add 1 cup chicken broth and cover the pan for several minutes, it will finish the cooking with steam. These are delicious.
Reply:Ginger

Chicken mince

Chilli

Oyster Sauce

Chinese broccoli (diced into very small bits)

Garlic

Crab meat

Prawns

Hope that gives you a few ideas of more things you can add
Reply:I went to this great place called Din Tai Fung. They had more dumplings than you can imagine, all deslish. You have to download the whole menu, and it takes a bit of time, but it's so worth it. Not the same, I guess my wok isn't seasoned enough yet, but still great ideas.
Reply:Crab Rangoons, wrap like a ravioli or tortellini-style. Or press in mini muffin cups, fill and bake. Great appetizer size!

Taking an MRI scan with my tooth fillings that look rather metal to me.?

2010-05-16T01:59:00.001-07:00

I am taking an MRI scan tomorrow and I have six tooth fillings in total that look metal to me. I was told that metal objects are not allowed during the scan but my tooth fillings are are allowed. The MRI technician I spoke to said that tooth fillings don't contain metal parts, on contrary they look metal to me. What's the trick?

Taking an MRI scan with my tooth fillings that look rather metal to me.?
No trick, most fillings are silver amalgam. This is a heavy metal.

It will not interfere with the MRI. They just don't want you to bring in your cell phone or wear rings, watches or ear rings or partial dentures which will interfere with the MRI.

DDS 33yrs
Reply:Well, they are small, mixed with other stuff that makes it stick to your teeth, and not magnetic, or ferrous, like ordinary steel

Toothache after Fillings?

2010-05-16T01:59:00.000-07:00

I don't have dental insurance and I'm disabled and can not work. I went to a dentist for a free cleaning and they said that one of my fillings was cracked and I need to have one placed on the tooth next to it. I let them do it for free but now I have pain in my teeth (not the ones that were worked on) and in my lower jaw and increased sensitivity. I can't go back to the dentist because they said I would get no follow up care. It was done almost 2 weeks ago. The pain is so bad that it keeps me up at night even with toothache ointment and Advil. What should I do? Any idea how to stop the pain or will it go away by itself?

Toothache after Fillings?
That happened to me a couple months ago and they said I needed a root canal. Those are pretty pricey so you might be able to get the tooth pulled for cheaper.
Reply:they must have exposed the pulp while cleaning %26amp; placed the filling. Need a RCT or its going swell up. Try to go back to the dentist %26amp; request them to check up.

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Can dental fillings cause bad breath?

2010-05-16T01:58:00.002-07:00

I need to get a three teeth filled due to cavities. Can the fillings cause bad breath?

Can dental fillings cause bad breath?
no but the cavities can cause bad breath
Reply:Cavities cause bad breath. Fillings themselves no not smell bad (except during placement), but plaque, food debris, and bacteria can collect around teeth and/or fillings. Rotting food and bacteria cause bad breath... not fillings.
Reply:If you have fillings (especially the old metal kind), you may have tiny cavities forming next to them.

If not, I would say get to the dentist for a thorough cleaning and then maintain it w/ regular brushing and flossing. (make sure you brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth)
Reply:The cavities in your mouth can cause bad breath. Fillings do not.

Make sure you're getting your teeth cleaned as recommended by your dentist. Your brushing habits can also help prevent bad breath. Make sure you brush for two minutes twice a day, brush your tongue as far back as you can each time, too. Floss your teeth before you go to bed.

What sandwich fillings do you suggest??

2010-05-16T01:58:00.001-07:00

Right! It's just getting too expensive buying lunch EVERY day when at work so I'm going to buy some bread and get some fillings that I can keep in the fridge at work and make at lunchtime... any suggestions??

What sandwich fillings do you suggest??
Slices of cold meat such as ham, beef, salami, chicken- or turkey loaf, polonies [I think in the US they call it bologne?].

Lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumber.

Cheeses of your choice.

Keep tins of tuna, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.

Take a boiled egg to work and add to sandwich.

Keep yogurt [if you like it] in the fridge.

If you like spreads [I don't], then you can keep livertubes, sanwdwich spread, bovril/marmite, peanut butter, jam, syrup/honey, anchovies, etc. as well if you don't feel like "building" a sandwich.

Hope this helps! I have the same problem with lunch....

ADD: just thought, you can also make it more interesting by buying different kinds of rolls and bread. Pita pockets are also nice.
Reply:Tuna mayonnaise with cucumber or sweetcorn on a toasted bagel... relatively healthy and oh so delicious...
Reply:egg and lettuse is always nice and easy
Reply:Delhi sliced meats
Reply:Avocado, liverwurst, and munster cheese sandwich. Pure Ambrosia... yum.
Reply:Ham is good!
Reply:Some lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cheese, and salami. Great light sandwich good for people looking to lose weight. The ingredients are easy to get and don't stink up the community fridge at work.
Reply:Tuna, Mayo and Sweetcorn. Cheap, can be made in bulk and then kept in fridge and is damn tasty!

Also, sliced chicken, bit of mayo and some small pieces of apple and walnut make a truly delicious sandwich!
Reply:cheese savoury, corned beef savoury, egg mayo(might stink your fridge out a bit though!)
Reply:if you get tired of sandwiches you could buy some tuna cups, crackers n cheese and yogurt or bagged salad just to have something different on hand....don't forget PBJ...i like goober grape (pb and jelly in same jar) on whole wheat bread...
Reply:heaps of lettuce wiv salami (sopresso) and semidried tomatoes...on wholegrain bread....mmmmmm
Reply:tuna with mayo and sweetcorn, lettuce and onion or

ham with turkey or

chicken with cucumber and tomato
Reply:You can buy sandwich filler from most stores now ... things like, chicken tikka, egg may, tuna %26amp; sweetcorn, corned beef ... there's allsorts ... plus you could also pop some salad in a bag and put it in the sandwich when you make it too. I personally make my lunch in full before going to work and then put it in the fridge ... I make things like, chicken or tuna salad, Soup in a flask, sandwiches, mexican chicken tortilla's, pitta breads .... the only problem I find is being organised!!
Reply:along with sandwich fillings you can also take salads. When I do this I start with the basics like lettuce, cucumbers, celery, onion etc.... then I add some meat (usually it's leftovers), maybe a sliced boiled egg, other veggies, raisins, dried cranberries, pineapple what ever strikes my fancy. I wait until I'm ready to eat it before I put on the salad dressing.

Fillings for sandwiches - don't forget chopped chicken mixed with chopped pickle, chopped celery, mayonnaise and a little salt and pepper.

If you have a microwave don't forget to take leftovers!!

Get creative and you'll have office mates drooling when you have your lunch!!
Reply:ham swiss chesese pickle tomatoes
Reply:a nice ham(regular, honey, or smoked), lettuce,mustard and cheese. i could eat that every day. turkey is nice too.

if u can toast the bread at work..a nice toasted sanwich is honey with a slice of mozerella or cheddar, or mayo with tomato (lettuce too if u want)

salmon mixed up with mayo and add some sweet bread and butter pickles in the sandwich

this may sound weird but these are yummy:

cream cheese with one of the following cherries, sliced green olives or sliced gherkin pickles.

the only things is how spreadable the cream cheese is. if it is right out of the fridge it may be too hard

and peanut butter and honey, or peanut butter and banana

and lastly, how bout some sliced pepperoni, some spaghetti or pizza sauce, and grated cheese....for a pizza sandwich. just put your sauce in your own re-usable container

How many fillings?

2010-05-16T01:58:00.000-07:00

just wondering how many fillings everyone has (wondering who has the most) i have 5

How many fillings?
all the molars
Reply:More than I care to admit to, but a lot are from a car accident when I was 16 (I was on the passenger side) and I lost a few pieces of teeth and one whole one, cracked a bunch of others. Report It

Reply:3 in one tooth all 2gether 6
Reply:Nothing wrong with five fillings.
Reply:I have a filling in just about every tooth. Not proud of it, not lying for the points, I had a severe phobia of the dentist and just didn't go for about 12 years
Reply:I have 12, do you want some?
Reply:ONE
Reply:3 but i think i need another.
Reply:i think i have 4
Reply:4 fillings + 1 RC (root canal)
Reply:8 fillings, my dentist says filled teeth are as good as new teeth so don't worry and be happy
Reply:I have 0. I have never had any and don't plan on ever needing to have any. I have regular 6 monthly dental check-ups.
Reply:Zero but one crown
Reply:I'm in the middle of getting fillings in practically all of my teeth - I'm really scared of the dentist and didn't go for ten years until recently when I got bad toothache and had to go and found out I need fillings in basically every tooth except the front ones. So when all the work is done I'll have like 16 or something :o(

Should new fillings still be hurting?

2010-05-16T01:57:00.003-07:00

Last week I had three fillings refilled on either side of my mouth. At the time, when the dentist was pushing the filling in (sorry, don't know the name of the substance), I felt some real soreness, almost as if she had touched a nerve for a second or two.

Over the weekend the pain has been on and off. But this morning, even with co-codamol, it hurts to eat, and the sides of my face are also painful.

Going to give the dentist a call once they are open for business, but feel a bit of a fool if I should really be giving it a little longer to settle down.

Thanks for any advice.

Should new fillings still be hurting?
You must be in some real pain!! Tell your dentist and get an appointment ASAP but meanwhile drink warm drinks and use a bit of bonjella on your gums to ease the pain a bit. Hope you get well soon!!
Reply:This doesn't sound right. Give dentist a call and ask for urgent appointment. Good luck.
Reply:no dont feel daft to call them if you massage between your index finger and your middle finger at the point where they join (on the same side as the pain) this should help while you are waiting to se the dentist (also its bound to feel tender if you have had multiple fillings ?)
Reply:You shouldn't still be hurting. If you haven't gone, go.
Reply:If you still have pain....see your dentist....just to reassure yourself.....while giving them a chance to put things right.

Fillings never hurt me , over the years !
Reply:the bite must be right, that sometimes does it. you may need a ZOE (temporary medicated filling) for a couple months. they can be sensitive for a couple months, but not painful like that. if it doesn't get better, you may need a crown.
Reply:What is likely to have happened is that when the dentist drilled out the cavity he either used too large a drill (and that caused the tooth to crack as the heat of the drill weakened the tooth and the wall cracked) or he didnt direct the path of the drill properly and the drill itself went thru the wall of the tooth. To know more, one must know how deep the cavity was and whether it extended into the root., Most teeth crack in the root when drilling goes on because of the negligence of the dentist in using too big a drill bit or by going too close to the wall of the tooth, so the wall cannot hold up with the heat of the drill so close by,

Dont go back to that tight lipped crook. He knows what happened and had a duty to inform you of what happened factually so you could decide for yourself what to do, not just wonder, as you are now doing.. You wont get the truth out of him if you ask him for advice in the face of what he did. Pick out another dentist, go to the other dentist and ask his help. Dont tell him who the dentist was that put the cavities in, or else he will call up that dentist and find out what;s what and the next thing you know, the two of them will conspire against you to cover up the negligence and fraudulent concealment committed by the first dentist. Get new x rays with your second dentist, keep the x rays for yourself (you are entitled tothem if you paid for them) and then go back to the first dentist, get a copy of his records and if he asks what you want them for, tell him you want to submit them to your insurance company for reimbursement for what you paid.

THEN GET A MALPRACTICE LAWYER - who can sue for not just the loss of the teeth (if theycracked in the root, they're gone forever - they have to be pulled out) but also can sue for fraudulent concealment of his negligent work. That's worth $100,000 +.

Get going
Reply:Sometimes it can take a while for them to settle down and can be a bit sensitive especially if they are white fillings because the way they are "glued" to the teeth, it can pull on it. If it felt like it touched the nerve, then it sounds like it was quite a deep filling. They should of (if they didnt) put like a sedative under the filling so that the filling doesn't irritate the nerve. But it is definately worth going back just to get it checked. If its that deep you may need a root canal. Good luck.
Reply:Love your teeth. When you love them they'll shine.

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