Re: O/T Infection in teeth

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi!

> I got infection in 2 teeth after removing amalgam in them?

> Why?

Probably because the dentist didn't place the composite properly.

> Have anyone else here experienced the same?

Yes, I did once. The tooth had to have a root canal (according to the

dentist at the time). That root canal was redone by a mercury free

dentist. I haven't lost the tooth yet - but if it is a problem in the

future I will probably have to have it removed.

> What can I do about it? I do not tolerate penicilin/antibiothics.

Rinse your mouth with salt water several times a day. Take as much

vitamin C as you can tolerate (spread over the day). These are

temporary measures.

> I think I have to pull dem out, right?

>

Go to www.iaomt.org and see if you can find a dentist in your area who

has more experience with composites. Consult with several dentists if

you are able to. There are different opinions about what to do and it

would depend on how advanced the problem has progressed.

J

[Guest guest]

> I got infection in 2 teeth after removing amalgam in them?

> Why?

> Probably because the dentist didn't place the composite properly.

Yes, and sometimes it just happens also, despiet the dentists best intentions.

There are a few real dentists.

When amalgams are removed the best poilcy is to replace them with a tempory

filling material immediately, like zinc or calcium oxide. The metal amalgam has

expanded the tooth structure over years and it needs time to settle before a

hard composite is placed. Usually a week or two is fine and then the HARD

composite can be placed.

Biocompatible fillings should be used and the teeth ozonated before fillings are

placed. This is usually enough to prevent any infection.

Here is a summary of what you should ask for from a dentist when you visit them.

http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/healingnetwork/day_of_dental_visit.html

I was a told this story today:

" Here's a horror story from a friend PP who still insisted on doing a root canal

but to his credit endeavoured to find the best guy for the job. He eventually

tracked down one ___________ an " endodontist " (RC specialist, first time i hear

the term). On the eve of the appointment he asked for information on the

composition of the RC filling material but they refused to give it to him or to

provide the name of the supplier!! When he insisted, the good doctor said:

" would you rather cancel the appointment? " ... which he promptly did. The only

realistic assumption is that they have something nasty to hide... "

Dean

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