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Gold fillings
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Sometimes, different metals against each other can cause small electrical currents which would then cause sensitivity in your teeth. A bit like biting on metal foil sweety wrapper by mistake! :eek:
That's probably why some dentists haven't liked it. Gold is a very non-reactive metal though, and once amalgam has been in the mouth for a few days, it forms an oxide layer overitself, which prevents electrical activity.
So- as long as there are no sensitivity issues (Which there shouldn't be) I wouldn't have a problem with an amalgam right next to a gold crown. I think you do right to avoid having it changed.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
So that makes me worry even more as the tooth next to the one needing the crown is jumpy and I was wondering about metals reacting with one another. Wish I hadn't eaten all those sweets when I was little now, wouldn't have all these horrible fillings!0
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Don't worry, just write down the questions you want to ask your dentist.
It's better to write them down, as nomatter how well you've memorized them, they'll all go right out of your head once you get into the surgery.
The dentist really shouldn't mind answering any questions you have. It is an important part of 'informed consent' which the dentist must have before he does anything to you.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »I remember a story one of my tutors told me about a rather large lady that walked into his surgery one day.
He seemed to remember that last time she was in, she was telling him that she was expecting.
"When's the baby due now then?" He asked
"I had it 5 months ago" she replied!
I've always been a bit paranoid about assuming anyone to be 'with child'
since then!!
ha ha, ive been there!! i hate it when people say they don't pay b/c theyre on maternity. i have to ask when their baby's due or when they had it. sometimes i just dont know what 2 guess.0 -
that i know of, they use a different anaesthetic (sp?) when youre pregnant. it doesnt have as much, if any adrenillin in it
Thanks for that, I never knew it had any adrenillin in it.:o That might explain why I shake so much after having the anaesthetic. I thought it was because I am scared stiff of the injection, I dont mind the dentist, drill or anything just the injection!!:o
I will ask in future for that!!I miss my mum every minute of every day
R.I.P xx0
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