Marija,

The fillings are not connected from one tooth to the other. It appears that way on the xray due to the angle of the teeth and the[angle that the xray was taken. But they are not connected.

It appears that you have a large onlay, maybe gold?, on that lower rc molar. It could be a large mercury filling but usually that is too large an area to use mercury on. But anything is possible.

The restoration, mercury or gold, would dislodge from the tooth at the onset of the extraction. Then the tooth would be removed just as your other teeth were removed.

Marija, I believe you have a cavity on the molar next to the rc tooth. It is in between both teeth. So once the molar is removed that cavity would be exposed and that could cause you to have sensitivity and/or pain. So that area of possible decay would have to be confirmed before or at the time the other tooth was removed. If so, then that cavity would need to be restored soon after the extraction to avoid sensitivity or pain.

Here is the site of a large organization of healthcare professionals that have gone through all the necessary schooling to become dentists and doctors but they have also gone beyond that and learned about the connection between oral and systemic (whole body) health. It may be a long shot, but perhaps you can find someone in this organization who is not too far from where you live. The site is www.iaomt.org. They have a directory of practitioners.

Bryanna



QUOTE=Marija;1100853]Hello,
Thanks for explanations. I live in a small country in Europe. I will leave my daughters fillings how they are for now. I would like to ask how to remove my last rc tooth which has mercury felling, in lower jaw? It looks like the filling is connected to the tooth next to it or that is just how I see on xray. How to safely remove that tooth?
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Thanks for explanations. Unfortunately my country is not on that list.
Does the biological dentist need to pull out mercury filled tooth or any other can?
I found out one dental clinic here who offers that special removing of amalgam fillings. I do not know how safe they are.
This is what I found out on their site.
If you don't mind me for posting it here.
White Fillings

white-fillings
Savina Clinics are proud to be mercury-free practices. We believe that modern aesthetic materials have substituted amalgam fillings entirely and we would be happy to recommend the right white filling material for your requirements.

In cases where several old amalgam fillings need to be removed, we take all precautions including the use of high-volume suction and rubber dam to reduce the patient’s exposure to heavy metals as much as possible. A course of immune-system boosters may be prescribed before such fillings are removed.

All our equipment is fitted with separators to prevent heavy metals from contaminating the environment and approved disposal contractors are engaged for removal of these materials from our premises.

Also when can I start oil pulling after the extraction?
Thank you
Marija

Hi Marija,

Okay, I found Savina Clinic and read through their website. I found it interesting and possibly a good fit for you other than these two things...

1) They promote non surgical and surgical root canal therapy. So if you were to go there and you have decided you are not going to have any more root canal therapy, then you would need to make it clear to the dentist that you do not want any form of root canal therapy.

2) They state that they follow the proper precautions when removing "several" mercury fillings. It makes no sense to not follow the precaution with every removal of mercury fillings. Therefore, it is IMPERATIVE that you make sure they follow the protocol with each and every mercury removal irrelevant of it being a single tooth or more. The number of mercury filled teeth or the size of the filling are irrelevant.

The third thing I would caution you about with any dental practice is with regard to extracting teeth. Just as important as it is to state your request regarding no rc treatment and usage of the proper mercury removal protocol, it is equally important to state your request to make sure the periodontal ligament and all necrotic tissue and bone is removed at the time of the extraction. These may seem like words or statements that the average dental patient would not use.... however, you are not the average dental patient, you have become an educated one. Let the information that I am giving you, empower you to take hold of your dental situation so you can find the dental care that you deserve.

I want you and others who are reading this to keep in mind, when a dentist has a patient who has clearly been doing their research and that patient make statements that would normally be made only by another dental professional.... that dentist is listening to that patient because they know that the information that the patient has acquired has been from a knowledgeable source rather than some unprofessional blog on the internet. They cannot argue with the truth or the facts as I have presented them here.

Regarding the oil pulling.... I think it would be fine to swish with the oil. However, I would wait to actually do the pulling until once the gum tissue heals closed or almost closed.

Marija, if you see this new dentist, have them do a complete comprehensive examination so they can diagnose all of your current dental problems. You decide what you want to take care of, but it is important to know what is going on to be able to make the best decision for yourself. Also have them take a full mouth series of periapical and bite wing x-rays. It is also good to have a copy of the panorex x-ray sent to them. But even if they say you don't need the full mouth series of small x-rays because you have the panorex, I am telling you it is best to have them done so the teeth can been visualized at a closer angle.

I hope today is a better day for you Marija, I really do.

Bryanna

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Hi I have no clue how to make my own post. I have a question, I have 2 root canals they are on my 2 front big teeth. I was told that was my only option since they were the greatest. I was dum and got the root canals. I got them done on April 3 of this year. I want them out. I don't know where to go or what to do. What kinda dentist to go to? What needs to be done?? How do I know they are doing the right thing. How much is the approximately cost to take out 2 root canal teeth? I know everyone is different just wondering a price. I have X-rays of my teeth before RC and after. Please help thanks so much.

Welcome Cece718. :Wave-Hello:

Hi CeCe,

I am in the dental field and can offer you some information here.

Root canaled teeth are never healthy teeth as they harbor necrotic nerve tissue inside of the microscopic canals called dentin tubules. Unfortunately many dentists are pro root canal because they are a very lucrative procedure and dentists often fail to make the connection between our oral and systemic (whole body) health.

With that said, you may have a hard time getting a dentist to remove them. The only dentist you should see for the removal is an oral surgeon, not a general dentist. However, they are your front teeth so you would have to be fitted for a removable partial denture prior to having the teeth removed. A general dentist is the one that would take the impressions and have the partial made for you.

I personally am completely against root canal treatment as I know the health risks associated with retaining infected teeth. What are your reasons for wanting these teeth removed?

Also, if you want, you can post the x-rays on this site. Just be sure your name is not visible.

Bryanna

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Thanks for the reply. I feel so stupid for getting the root canals In the first place. I feel like I was pressured into getting them. I want them removed cause after reading dr mercolas messages and watching videos. I see they are not at all good for you. I don't have a lot of money I have no clue how much they are to removed and do all that other stuff. I was looking at the bio-compatible partial that is metal free. Can I even get one of those for my 2 front teeth? I'm soooo lost I don't know what to do. I just want them out. I don't know if I should go back to my dentist. She might say why do you want them out they are fine. I know of a oral surgeon his make is dr Steven Izzo not sure if he is super good. I'm so confused as the what to do and where to go.

CeCe,

I commend you for investigating the risks with root canaled teeth. That can be a challenging and scary thing to do. However, in doing so you have taken a huge step towards understanding that these teeth can put your health at risk.

Many dentists are real quick to suggest root canals to their patients. Sometimes unnecessarily too. I'm sorry that you felt pressured into having them done. When you see another dentist, it is best to have all of your pre op and post op xrays of all of your teeth including those taken during the rc treatment.

I assume you are in NY as that is where I found Dr Izzo when I googled his name. I would suggest that you search for a biological or holistic dentist. You can go to IAOMT.org as they have a listing of dentists who practice whole body dentistry and understand the information that you have read about root canals.

I found this one dentist to be interesting and she gives a good explanation on root canaled teeth. However, it is wise to read the entire article because the beginning may lead some people to believe that they can "sneak by any risks" with keeping their root canaled teeth. As she delves further into the topic it becomes clear that the health risks are associated with every rc tooth and she explains that very well. I do not know her personally and cannot vouch for her skills. I just found her site to be very informative and her practice to be geared around the health of the whole body. Let me know what you think.

http://thebrandwellnesscenter.webs.c...al-controversy

Bryanna

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I was looking at holistic dentists last week. I've been emailing and calling. I emailed that one you mentioned I tried calling and got no response. Is it better to go to one of them? Do the OS not do the right thing? I see alot of people on this board that have went to a OS. Yes I'm in Queens NY dr Izzo is close to where I live. It stinks cause I don't have a lot of money since I paid for the RC's. I don't know how I'm gonna pay for the extractions and the partial. Since I will need the partial right away? I wrote to my dentist to see what she would say she wasn't happy with my email oh well. I know it's not her fault but she did get paid for th RC's that's all she cared about.

This is what my dentist said
Hi Coleen,

I am sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the treatment that you received. I would strongly suggest you see a holistic dentist, as it seems your beliefs align more with their philosophy. My intention was not hide information about root canals from you. Since I do not agree with the schools of thought that you mentioned in your email, I was recommending the best course of treatment to save your teeth the way that I was trained at Columbia University. I think that you should be able to find a holistic dentist, many of them are located in Manhattan. Good luck and I hope you feel better.

Hi CeCe,

Interesting note from your dentist. Obviously she "gets" your concern about keeping these rc teeth but falls back on the fact that she was trained to "retain" teeth and she focused on the "tooth carpentry" rather than the systemic ramifications. It was nice of her to suggest that you see a holistic dentist but again this clearly shows that she "gets" what you are saying. Otherwise she would have been very defensive and not recommended the holistic aspect to you. Do you see what I mean?

If your dentist did not offer you the option of removing those teeth and go into any explanation about the risks of keeping them or removing them.... but rather said you have to have root canals, then you may be entitled to a portion of your money back as she is negligent with regards to informing you properly prior to your consent to do the root canals. However, you would need to move forward on dealing with this situation soon as the longer time goes on the less likely you are to recoup any of the money. But you need to be certain of the path that you want to go on and not let the $$ issue rule your decision.

Yes, you would need to have the partial right away for esthetic purposes. This is a complicated case in that there are several steps that need to be taken along the way. You need to sit down with a holistic dentist and discuss everything.

Oral surgeons are usually the best choice when it comes to having teeth extracted. However, it is best to have a referral to the os from a dentist who will be working with you on the replacement of those teeth.

Can you leave a message with the dental office? Or is there no answering machine or service to leave it with? You also have to realize that you need to do more than have an email or phone conversation with them... you need to go in and have a consultation, examination and evaluaton of everything and be sure to bring all of your xrays or have them sent directly to the dentist office if they are digitial.

Bryanna