Gold Crowns

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know if gold crowns are hazardous to our health? I'm having an old

crown that broke replaced and the dentist recommended gold. I have to let him

know by Friday.

Thanks,

Beth

[Guest guest]

Gold crowns will most often have other metals in them. Other metals like copper

and nickel for example can be extremely toxic. I'd be careful there to check the

exact ingrdients. My layperson's opinion is that composite materials that you've

been tested for as " least reactive " are the safest bet. If you have significant

health issues it would be good to get tested and at least get with a dentist

that understands the process of biological dentistry and compatability. And

maybe you'll test ok for the gold. But again, I'd make sure that nothing else

that you might react to is a problem. The same can be said for composites too.

You can always pay for a temp crown and wait to find someone who can work with

you. Not knowing the particulars of your tooth and health, I'm loath to say

more. My only experience here is on a personal level, so take it for what it is

worth-- one lay persons opinion.

> Does anyone know if gold crowns are hazardous to our health?

>

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[Guest guest]

I once read a booklet on mercury poisoning which said that people with EMF

sensitivity should have ALL metal removed from their mouth, and that

would (I think!) include gold.

Marc

> I recently had Lava Crowns put in because they are metal free but I have

> to get one or two replaced because they did a poor job. My new dentist, a

> holistic dentist recommended Gold Crowns for the back molars and he said

> the ones he uses are 98% Gold and won't react.

> Is it OK to use Gold based crowns or will it cause as much problems as a

> nickel based metal crown?

>