Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Crystal, Many dentists put mercury amalgam down in the root canal under the crown. Don't let them do that. If they use a post be aware that both stainless steel and titanium posts contain 5% nickel (another toxic metal). When I had mine done I convinced the dentist to use no post at all. She had never done that before nor had she had anyone request that. She said it would make the tooth slightly weaker, but she understood my concerns about the metals (because of my personal experience/history). I called the manufacturers of the posts. At first they wouldn't answer my questions, saying they could only give out info to dentists, not consumers. This was about two years ago. Someone was pioneering a natural fiber??? substitute for posts around that time, but they weren't available yet then. Haven't had occasion to check to see if they've become available. S On Fri, 22 June 2001, " crystal sacco " wrote: > > <html><body> > <tt> > Bernie,<BR> > <BR> > & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; I just had a root canal done, I read in your paper that extraction of root canal is necessary to improve symptoms. & nbsp; What does that mean, i have a temporary filling right now, what do i need to do??<BR> > <BR> > thanks<BR> > crystal saccoGet more from the Web. & nbsp; FREE MSN Explorer download : <a href= " http://explorer.msn.com " >http://explorer.msn.com</a><BR> > <BR> > <BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 thanks for the reply. I have not had the crown put on yet. I CANT AFFORD TO. They are supposed to use a mercury free filling. I will check to see what it is. I forgot the name of the temporary that is in my mouth now. IT is white, if someone said it i would know. I dont know anything about any post, dont recall the doctor mentioning that. thanks again crystal Re: [ ] root canal Crystal, Many dentists put mercury amalgam down in the root canal under the crown. Don't let them do that. If they use a post be aware that both stainless steel and titanium posts contain 5% nickel (another toxic metal). When I had mine done I convinced the dentist to use no post at all. She had never done that before nor had she had anyone request that. She said it would make the tooth slightly weaker, but she understood my concerns about the metals (because of my personal experience/history). I called the manufacturers of the posts. At first they wouldn't answer my questions, saying they could only give out info to dentists, not consumers. This was about two years ago. Someone was pioneering a natural fiber??? substitute for posts around that time, but they weren't available yet then. Haven't had occasion to check to see if they've become available. S On Fri, 22 June 2001, " crystal sacco " wrote: > > <html><body> > <tt> > Bernie,<BR> > <BR> > & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; I just had a root canal done, I read in your paper that extraction of root canal is necessary to improve symptoms. & nbsp; What does that mean, i have a temporary filling right now, what do i need to do??<BR> > <BR> > thanks<BR> > crystal saccoGet more from the Web. & nbsp; FREE MSN Explorer download : <a href= " http://explorer.msn.com " >http://explorer.msn.com</a><BR> > <BR> > <BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2001 Report Share Posted June 24, 2001 Crystal, They normally place a post unless the tooth has re-calcified (regenerated it's own tooth material) as had one of mine! They may not mention the post unless you ask. They also may not know of the nickel content, mine didn't. S On Fri, 22 June 2001, " crystal sacco " wrote: > > <html><body> > <tt> > thanks for the reply.<BR> > <BR> > & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; I have not had the crown put on yet. & nbsp; I CANT AFFORD TO. & nbsp; They are supposed to use a mercury free filling. & nbsp; I will check to see what it is. & nbsp; I forgot the name of the temporary that is in my mouth now. & nbsp; IT is white, if someone said it i would know. & nbsp; I dont know anything about any post, dont recall the doctor mentioning that.<BR> > <BR> > thanks again<BR> > crystal & nbsp; <BR> > & nbsp; <BR> > Re: [ ] root canal<BR> > & nbsp; <BR> > Crystal,<BR> > Many dentists put mercury amalgam down in the root canal under the crown. & nbsp; Don't let them do that. & nbsp; If they use a post be aware that both stainless steel and titanium posts contain 5% nickel (another toxic metal). & nbsp; When I had mine done I convinced the dentist to use no post at all. & nbsp; She had never done that before nor had she had anyone request that. & nbsp; She said it would make the tooth slightly weaker, but she understood my concerns about the metals (because of my personal experience/history).<BR> > <BR> > I called the manufacturers of the posts. & nbsp; At first they wouldn't answer my questions, saying they could only give out info to dentists, not consumers. & nbsp; This was about two years ago. & nbsp; Someone was pioneering a natural fiber??? substitute for posts around that time, but they weren't available yet then. & nbsp; Haven't had occasion to check to see if they've become available.<BR> > S & nbsp; <BR> > <BR> > On Fri, 22 June 2001, & quot;crystal sacco & quot; wrote:<BR> > <BR> > & gt; & nbsp; <BR> > & gt; & lt;html & gt; & lt;body & gt;<BR> > & gt; & lt;tt & gt;<BR> > & gt; Bernie, & lt;BR & gt;<BR> > & gt; & lt;BR & gt;<BR> > & gt; & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; & amp;nbsp; I just had a root canal done, I read in your paper that extraction of root canal is necessary to improve symptoms. & amp;nbsp; What does that mean, i have a temporary filling right now, what do i need to do?? & lt;BR & gt;<BR> > & gt; & lt;BR & gt;<BR> > & gt; thanks & lt;BR & gt;<BR> > & gt; crystal saccoGet more from the Web. & amp;nbsp; FREE MSN Explorer download : & lt;a href= & quot;<a href= " http://explorer.msn.com " >http://explorer.msn.com</a> & quot; & gt;<a href= " http://explorer.msn.com " >http://explorer.msn.com</a> & lt;/a & gt; & lt;BR & gt;<B\ R> > & gt; & lt;BR & gt;<BR> > & gt; & lt;BR & gt;<BR> > & gt; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 I have been asked for this information........forwarding posting below Re: Fw: root canal Hi , Please feel free to pass this along to anyone inquiring. The holistic dentist l located is Dr. Memoli, 438 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, phone 908-464-9144. The first thing he did during the exam was to test my two root canals. They were right off the charts as far as toxicity, and my response to the toxicity. They were both passing infection thru my body, accounting for the fibromyalgia pain. As soon as he removed the root canal on the right side of my mouth, the pain just exited my right arm. As soon as he did the left one, the pain in my left sciatic nerve. I had a blood test on Monday to determine what substances will be compatible with my mouth so he can replace the other amalgams with the right substance. I've just begone the process and I'm totally thrilled and dedicated to being healthy again. Call his office - ask for Peggy. The staff is very helpful. I can be emailed at lindabalash@... or called at 908-903-3214 during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2001 Report Share Posted December 8, 2001 I had my done w/out merc & w/out posts (which contain nickel)in Sacramento (where I lived at the time). I had all materials muscle-tested and had acupuncture for pain control. My mercury-free dentist referred me to the endodontist. Foundation for Toxic Free Dentistry or Bio-Probe probably have info. S On Sat, 08 December 2001, L Thorne wrote: > > <html><body> > > > <tt> > Hello List mates:<BR> > <BR> > Info on root canal replacement without amalgam is desperately needed.<BR> > <BR> > I have a friend who is experiencing many health issues that are similar<BR> > to merc tox. & nbsp; I gave her my copy of Andy's book. & nbsp; She is interested in<BR> > further investigating but is overwhelmed by the fact that she has 7 root<BR> > canals in her mouth besides other amalgams. & nbsp; She is convinced that there<BR> > is no solution to the root canals so detox is out of the question. & nbsp; Does<BR> > any one know of a web site that I can send her to about root canals done<BR> > without amalgam in them? & nbsp; Any info is appreciated.<BR> > <BR> > In Christ's love and mine...Jen : )<BR> > </tt> > > > <br> > <tt> > =======================================================<BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2001 Report Share Posted December 8, 2001 Hi : Do you have a web URL for the Foundation site. I've done several web serches and can't seem to find it. I did find the bio probe site but it doesn't contain any info on root canals without amalgam. In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) On 8 Dec 2001 17:42:50 -0800 l_shepard@... writes: I had my done w/out merc & w/out posts (which contain nickel)in Sacramento (where I lived at the time). I had all materials muscle-tested and had acupuncture for pain control. My mercury-free dentist referred me to the endodontist. Foundation for Toxic Free Dentistry or Bio-Probe probably have info. S On Sat, 08 December 2001, L Thorne wrote: > > <html><body> > > > <tt> > Hello List mates:<BR> > <BR> > Info on root canal replacement without amalgam is desperately needed.<BR> > <BR> > I have a friend who is experiencing many health issues that are similar<BR> > to merc tox. & nbsp; I gave her my copy of Andy's book. & nbsp; She is interested in<BR> > further investigating but is overwhelmed by the fact that she has 7 root<BR> > canals in her mouth besides other amalgams. & nbsp; She is convinced that there<BR> > is no solution to the root canals so detox is out of the question. & nbsp; Does<BR> > any one know of a web site that I can send her to about root canals done<BR> > without amalgam in them? & nbsp; Any info is appreciated.<BR> > <BR> > In Christ's love and mine...Jen : )<BR> > </tt> > > > <br> > <tt> > =======================================================<BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2001 Report Share Posted December 9, 2001 >I have a friend who is experiencing many health issues that are similar >to merc tox. I gave her my copy of Andy's book. She is interested in >further investigating but is overwhelmed by the fact that she has 7 root >canals in her mouth besides other amalgams. She is convinced that there >is no solution to the root canals so detox is out of the question. Does >any one know of a web site that I can send her to about root canals done >without amalgam in them? Any info is appreciated. > >In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) Dear Jen, I am a little confused, but I'll just sort of ramble on for a bit about root canals, and hope that it is some help. As of 9/2000 I had no root canals and no crowns. During my first amalgam replacement session, the dentist informed me that one of the fillings had decay under the filling, and that I needed a root canal RIGHT AWAY. He referred me to an endodontist (is that the right word?) across the street to do the root canal. Interesting part to the story is that the dentist told me the endodontist is being treated for merc poisoning. Apparently endodontist " didn't believe " the whole mercury thing for years, but had come around (I'm sure the dentist gave him an earful-- he has signs about merc dangers in his office, etc) I didn't talk to him about his chelation, but at one point we discussed my having brought a little eye mask with me to block the light (I had BIG problems with the light in the dentists office and was trying to improve the situation)-- I said that merc poisoning can cause light sensitivity. He (the endodontist) proceeded to say more of less " don't tell me about merc poisoning, I have it the worst " because of the occupational exposure (drilling out amalgams!) Anyway, the point is I am REALLY CERTAIN that neither the dentist nor the endodontist put any amalgam in Both are adamantly anti-amalgam. Now, let's go on to another story, this one is about my chelation buddy -- (we take a sauna together every other week and discuss chelation nonstop). She had her amalgams replaced about a year ago by a dentist who (mistakenly) believed it was really unlikely that she had any amalgam under her 2 bridges and 1 crown (and therefore didn't look). She subsequently spent many months chelating with ALA. Meanwhile reading -- including reading some posts which I forwarded to her about issues relating to amalgam under crowns. Recently she went back to the same dentist to ask again about the possibility of amagam under her bridges & crown. Interestingly, the dentist had changed his POV and was now ALSO concerned that this was a possiblilty. (Good dentist in that he learned from experience.) Anyway, she has just finished having the bridges and crowns removed, and there was amalgam under each one. All now removed. This is a fairly complex and expensive proceedure, but it is most definatly possible. Let me know if there are more questions about how it was done etc. (She plans to restart chelation with ALA in a few months). There are other concerns (besides amalgam) that people have about root canals. See Hal Huggins, or any of the adult dental lists for further info. I am still (perhaps stupidly) avoiding investigating these issues further-- I want to at least finish chelation before exploring other complex problems involving potential dental work Your friend may feel differently--- esp. since she has several root canals. I think Huggins has a book just on root canals? Many think that root canals are (in themselves, even without amalgam) very toxic and can cause all kinds of problems. I think the main recommendation is removal of the tooth In my case, that would be very " touchy " since it is the last back tooth (#2) so there is no tooth on the other side to " bridge to " -- the options for how to support a false tooth in this arrangement sounded AWFUL to me. I hope that is some help. Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2001 Report Share Posted December 9, 2001 Hello Moria: Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to find information about root canals that can be done without the use of amalgam. So if you have one, can you share the details about it. I'm trying to actually give my friend some info on the reality that root canals can be done without amalgam. She does not believe that it is possible. She does want to get a hair test done to see if she is merc tox but is doesn't want to know that she is if she cannot remove the existing amalgam from her root canals. Of course, cost, is a big issue for her as well but at least that is a manageable issue. Even if she does one a year at least she will be able to detox after seven years. Currently she has an adrenal gland problem and some other things that really make me think that she is merc toxic but the hair test will be a more objective test. Any info you can share would be appreciated. In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) On Sun, 09 Dec 2001 08:55:30 -0800 Moria Merriweather <moriam@...> writes: >I have a friend who is experiencing many health issues that are similar >to merc tox. I gave her my copy of Andy's book. She is interested in >further investigating but is overwhelmed by the fact that she has 7 root >canals in her mouth besides other amalgams. She is convinced that there >is no solution to the root canals so detox is out of the question. Does >any one know of a web site that I can send her to about root canals done >without amalgam in them? Any info is appreciated. > >In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) Dear Jen, I am a little confused, but I'll just sort of ramble on for a bit about root canals, and hope that it is some help. As of 9/2000 I had no root canals and no crowns. During my first amalgam replacement session, the dentist informed me that one of the fillings had decay under the filling, and that I needed a root canal RIGHT AWAY. He referred me to an endodontist (is that the right word?) across the street to do the root canal. Interesting part to the story is that the dentist told me the endodontist is being treated for merc poisoning. Apparently endodontist " didn't believe " the whole mercury thing for years, but had come around (I'm sure the dentist gave him an earful-- he has signs about merc dangers in his office, etc) I didn't talk to him about his chelation, but at one point we discussed my having brought a little eye mask with me to block the light (I had BIG problems with the light in the dentists office and was trying to improve the situation)-- I said that merc poisoning can cause light sensitivity. He (the endodontist) proceeded to say more of less " don't tell me about merc poisoning, I have it the worst " because of the occupational exposure (drilling out amalgams!) Anyway, the point is I am REALLY CERTAIN that neither the dentist nor the endodontist put any amalgam in Both are adamantly anti-amalgam. Now, let's go on to another story, this one is about my chelation buddy -- (we take a sauna together every other week and discuss chelation nonstop). She had her amalgams replaced about a year ago by a dentist who (mistakenly) believed it was really unlikely that she had any amalgam under her 2 bridges and 1 crown (and therefore didn't look). She subsequently spent many months chelating with ALA. Meanwhile reading -- including reading some posts which I forwarded to her about issues relating to amalgam under crowns. Recently she went back to the same dentist to ask again about the possibility of amagam under her bridges & crown. Interestingly, the dentist had changed his POV and was now ALSO concerned that this was a possiblilty. (Good dentist in that he learned from experience.) Anyway, she has just finished having the bridges and crowns removed, and there was amalgam under each one. All now removed. This is a fairly complex and expensive proceedure, but it is most definatly possible. Let me know if there are more questions about how it was done etc. (She plans to restart chelation with ALA in a few months). There are other concerns (besides amalgam) that people have about root canals. See Hal Huggins, or any of the adult dental lists for further info. I am still (perhaps stupidly) avoiding investigating these issues further-- I want to at least finish chelation before exploring other complex problems involving potential dental work Your friend may feel differently--- esp. since she has several root canals. I think Huggins has a book just on root canals? Many think that root canals are (in themselves, even without amalgam) very toxic and can cause all kinds of problems. I think the main recommendation is removal of the tooth In my case, that would be very " touchy " since it is the last back tooth (#2) so there is no tooth on the other side to " bridge to " -- the options for how to support a false tooth in this arrangement sounded AWFUL to me. I hope that is some help. Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2001 Report Share Posted December 9, 2001 >Hello Moria: > >Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to find information about root canals >that can be done without the use of amalgam. So if you have one, can you >share the details about it. I'm trying to actually give my friend some >info on the reality that root canals can be done without amalgam. She >does not believe that it is possible. She does want to get a hair test >done to see if she is merc tox but is doesn't want to know that she is if >she cannot remove the existing amalgam from her root canals. Of course, >cost, is a big issue for her as well but at least that is a manageable >issue. Even if she does one a year at least she will be able to detox >after seven years. Currently she has an adrenal gland problem and some >other things that really make me think that she is merc toxic but the >hair test will be a more objective test. Any info you can share would be >appreciated. > >In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) Hi Jen, Well, I don't know what else to tell you beyond what I said already. I have a non-amalgam root canal & crown, placed by a dentist and an endodontist that are very anti-amalgam. And my friend Pam has 2 bridges and 1 crown which she just had removed so the amalgam UNDER tham could be discovered and removed. I don't know whatever " dental words " there may be (if any) for how the crown is installed " differently " with or without amalgam-- but it is extremely clear to me that this is possible. Maybe someone else can give you websites to look at? (I don't know.) I'd be happy to answer any questions you have that I *can* answer-- but it may just be that I don't know. I had a root canal done, and a gold crown on top of it. Oh-- look at Andy's book-- page 82 talks about " retrograde " amalgam filling of a root canal-- amalgam is used at the BOTTOM on root tips. This " has a reasonable liklihood of requiring cavitational surgery to remove the mercury impregnated tissue around it. " Well, maybe your friend is partly right Hal Huggins ITS ALL IN YOUR HEAD has a breif mention of this too Andy, page 83: " Think long and hard about whether you may have amalgam sealing a root tip or under a bridge or crown before doing all of this. If so, fix it early. Root tip amalgam shows up on x-rays. Amalgam under crowns does not. " So-- well, I think your friend needs a really good anti-mercury dentist to check her mouth over carefully. My dentist offered a free consultation to " chart " my teeth and estimate costs. I'm sure if there are xrays they would have to charge for that--- but maybe she can find a dentist to assist her in assessing the situation without too much cost for the assessment. best, Moria ======== p.s. here is what I said about my case in prior note: As of 9/2000 I had no root canals and no crowns. During my first amalgam replacement session, the dentist informed me that one of the fillings had decay under the filling, and that I needed a root canal RIGHT AWAY. He referred me to an endodontist (is that the right word?) across the street to do the root canal. Interesting part to the story is that the dentist told me the endodontist is being treated for merc poisoning. Apparently endodontist " didn't believe " the whole mercury thing for years, but had come around (I'm sure the dentist gave him an earful-- he has signs about merc dangers in his office, etc) I didn't talk to him about his chelation, but at one point we discussed my having brought a little eye mask with me to block the light (I had BIG problems with the light in the dentists office and was trying to improve the situation)-- I said that merc poisoning can cause light sensitivity. He (the endodontist) proceeded to say more of less " don't tell me about merc poisoning, I have it the worst " because of the occupational exposure (drilling out amalgams!) Anyway, the point is I am REALLY CERTAIN that neither the dentist nor the endodontist put any amalgam in Both are adamantly anti-amalgam. Now, let's go on to another story, this one is about my chelation buddy -- (we take a sauna together every other week and discuss chelation nonstop). She had her amalgams replaced about a year ago by a dentist who (mistakenly) believed it was really unlikely that she had any amalgam under her 2 bridges and 1 crown (and therefore didn't look). She subsequently spent many months chelating with ALA. Meanwhile reading -- including reading some posts which I forwarded to her about issues relating to amalgam under crowns. Recently she went back to the same dentist to ask again about the possibility of amagam under her bridges & crown. Interestingly, the dentist had changed his POV and was now ALSO concerned that this was a possiblilty. (Good dentist in that he learned from experience.) Anyway, she has just finished having the bridges and crowns removed, and there was amalgam under each one. All now removed. This is a fairly complex and expensive proceedure, but it is most definatly possible. Let me know if there are more questions about how it was done etc. (She plans to restart chelation with ALA in a few months). There are other concerns (besides amalgam) that people have about root canals. See Hal Huggins, or any of the adult dental lists for further info. I am still (perhaps stupidly) avoiding investigating these issues further-- I want to at least finish chelation before exploring other complex problems involving potential dental work Your friend may feel differently--- esp. since she has several root canals. I think Huggins has a book just on root canals? Many think that root canals are (in themselves, even without amalgam) very toxic and can cause all kinds of problems. I think the main recommendation is removal of the tooth In my case, that would be very " touchy " since it is the last back tooth (#2) so there is no tooth on the other side to " bridge to " -- the options for how to support a false tooth in this arrangement sounded AWFUL to me. I hope that is some help. Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2001 Report Share Posted December 9, 2001 Hello Moria: As always, thanks for your input. I'm hoping that my friend will see some light at the end of the tunnel. In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) On Sun, 09 Dec 2001 13:41:33 -0800 Moria Merriweather <moriam@...> writes: >Hello Moria: > >Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to find information about root canals >that can be done without the use of amalgam. So if you have one, can you >share the details about it. I'm trying to actually give my friend some >info on the reality that root canals can be done without amalgam. She >does not believe that it is possible. She does want to get a hair test >done to see if she is merc tox but is doesn't want to know that she is if >she cannot remove the existing amalgam from her root canals. Of course, >cost, is a big issue for her as well but at least that is a manageable >issue. Even if she does one a year at least she will be able to detox >after seven years. Currently she has an adrenal gland problem and some >other things that really make me think that she is merc toxic but the >hair test will be a more objective test. Any info you can share would be >appreciated. > >In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) Hi Jen, Well, I don't know what else to tell you beyond what I said already. I have a non-amalgam root canal & crown, placed by a dentist and an endodontist that are very anti-amalgam. And my friend Pam has 2 bridges and 1 crown which she just had removed so the amalgam UNDER tham could be discovered and removed. I don't know whatever " dental words " there may be (if any) for how the crown is installed " differently " with or without amalgam-- but it is extremely clear to me that this is possible. Maybe someone else can give you websites to look at? (I don't know.) I'd be happy to answer any questions you have that I *can* answer-- but it may just be that I don't know. I had a root canal done, and a gold crown on top of it. Oh-- look at Andy's book-- page 82 talks about " retrograde " amalgam filling of a root canal-- amalgam is used at the BOTTOM on root tips. This " has a reasonable liklihood of requiring cavitational surgery to remove the mercury impregnated tissue around it. " Well, maybe your friend is partly right Hal Huggins ITS ALL IN YOUR HEAD has a breif mention of this too Andy, page 83: " Think long and hard about whether you may have amalgam sealing a root tip or under a bridge or crown before doing all of this. If so, fix it early. Root tip amalgam shows up on x-rays. Amalgam under crowns does not. " So-- well, I think your friend needs a really good anti-mercury dentist to check her mouth over carefully. My dentist offered a free consultation to " chart " my teeth and estimate costs. I'm sure if there are xrays they would have to charge for that--- but maybe she can find a dentist to assist her in assessing the situation without too much cost for the assessment. best, Moria ======== p.s. here is what I said about my case in prior note: As of 9/2000 I had no root canals and no crowns. During my first amalgam replacement session, the dentist informed me that one of the fillings had decay under the filling, and that I needed a root canal RIGHT AWAY. He referred me to an endodontist (is that the right word?) across the street to do the root canal. Interesting part to the story is that the dentist told me the endodontist is being treated for merc poisoning. Apparently endodontist " didn't believe " the whole mercury thing for years, but had come around (I'm sure the dentist gave him an earful-- he has signs about merc dangers in his office, etc) I didn't talk to him about his chelation, but at one point we discussed my having brought a little eye mask with me to block the light (I had BIG problems with the light in the dentists office and was trying to improve the situation)-- I said that merc poisoning can cause light sensitivity. He (the endodontist) proceeded to say more of less " don't tell me about merc poisoning, I have it the worst " because of the occupational exposure (drilling out amalgams!) Anyway, the point is I am REALLY CERTAIN that neither the dentist nor the endodontist put any amalgam in Both are adamantly anti-amalgam. Now, let's go on to another story, this one is about my chelation buddy -- (we take a sauna together every other week and discuss chelation nonstop). She had her amalgams replaced about a year ago by a dentist who (mistakenly) believed it was really unlikely that she had any amalgam under her 2 bridges and 1 crown (and therefore didn't look). She subsequently spent many months chelating with ALA. Meanwhile reading -- including reading some posts which I forwarded to her about issues relating to amalgam under crowns. Recently she went back to the same dentist to ask again about the possibility of amagam under her bridges & crown. Interestingly, the dentist had changed his POV and was now ALSO concerned that this was a possiblilty. (Good dentist in that he learned from experience.) Anyway, she has just finished having the bridges and crowns removed, and there was amalgam under each one. All now removed. This is a fairly complex and expensive proceedure, but it is most definatly possible. Let me know if there are more questions about how it was done etc. (She plans to restart chelation with ALA in a few months). There are other concerns (besides amalgam) that people have about root canals. See Hal Huggins, or any of the adult dental lists for further info. I am still (perhaps stupidly) avoiding investigating these issues further-- I want to at least finish chelation before exploring other complex problems involving potential dental work Your friend may feel differently--- esp. since she has several root canals. I think Huggins has a book just on root canals? Many think that root canals are (in themselves, even without amalgam) very toxic and can cause all kinds of problems. I think the main recommendation is removal of the tooth In my case, that would be very " touchy " since it is the last back tooth (#2) so there is no tooth on the other side to " bridge to " -- the options for how to support a false tooth in this arrangement sounded AWFUL to me. I hope that is some help. Moria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Can I have some opinions on root canals. I searched on onibasu and found a little, but I would like some more information. I have the option to have my root canal filled with either gutta percha plain, (whatever plain means) and biocalex. I know there are downsides to both. Has anyone had these materials and what was your experience? Thanks! Kayla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Here you go, this seems like a good article http://melanie2.50megs.com/secondopinion.htm - > > > Hi all, > > My mum is plotting to get herself a root canal filling just as soon as > she can find a cheap dentist in France. Can anyone point me to a > concise and convincing explanation of why this is not a good idea? > Ideally something that doesn't sound too conspiracy-theoryish or have > lots of exclamation marks.... :-) > > By the way, anyone know if it's possible to get a denture for just one > missing tooth? If I'm going to talk her out of it, it would be nice to > know there are acceptable alternatives to a gap.... > > > > Gracias, > > Kate > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 She can get a bridge which can be for one or several teeth and it is hooked onto the teeth next to it. Allyn _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of gdawson6 Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 6:50 PM Subject: Re: Root canal Here you go, this seems like a good article http://melanie2.50megs.com/secondopinion.htm - > > > Hi all, > > My mum is plotting to get herself a root canal filling just as soon as > she can find a cheap dentist in France. Can anyone point me to a > concise and convincing explanation of why this is not a good idea? > Ideally something that doesn't sound too conspiracy-theoryish or have > lots of exclamation marks.... :-) > > By the way, anyone know if it's possible to get a denture for just one > missing tooth? If I'm going to talk her out of it, it would be nice to > know there are acceptable alternatives to a gap.... > > > > Gracias, > > Kate > <HTML><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC " -//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN " " http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd " ><BODY><FONT FACE= " monospace " SIZE= " 3 " > <B>IMPORTANT ADDRESSES</B> <UL> <LI><B><A HREF= " / " >NATIVE NUTRITION</A></B> online</LI> <LI><B><A HREF= " http://onibasu.com/ " >SEARCH</A></B> the entire message archive with Onibasu</LI> </UL></FONT> <PRE><FONT FACE= " monospace " SIZE= " 3 " ><B><A HREF= " mailto: -owner " >LIST OWNER:</A></B> Idol <B>MODERATOR:</B> Wanita Sears </FONT></PRE> </BODY> </HTML> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 This might help too http://www.price-pottenger.org/Articles/Rootcanal.htm or http://www.mercola.com/article/dental/rootcanal/root_canals.htm -- In , " gdawson6 " <gdawson6@...> wrote: > > Here you go, this seems like a good article > > http://melanie2.50megs.com/secondopinion.htm > > - > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > My mum is plotting to get herself a root canal filling just as soon as > > she can find a cheap dentist in France. Can anyone point me to a > > concise and convincing explanation of why this is not a good idea? > > Ideally something that doesn't sound too conspiracy-theoryish or have > > lots of exclamation marks.... :-) > > > > By the way, anyone know if it's possible to get a denture for just one > > missing tooth? If I'm going to talk her out of it, it would be nice to > > know there are acceptable alternatives to a gap.... > > > > > > > > Gracias, > > > > Kate > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks all - much appreciated Kate > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > My mum is plotting to get herself a root canal filling just as > soon as > > > she can find a cheap dentist in France. Can anyone point me to > a > > > concise and convincing explanation of why this is not a good > idea? > > > Ideally something that doesn't sound too conspiracy-theoryish or > have > > > lots of exclamation marks.... :-) > > > > > > By the way, anyone know if it's possible to get a denture for > just one > > > missing tooth? If I'm going to talk her out of it, it would be > nice to > > > know there are acceptable alternatives to a gap.... > > > > > > > > > > > > Gracias, > > > > > > Kate > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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