Ceramic inlays
 

Hi Bryanna,

I have a dental cavity on my upper left 7th molar. The cavity lies towards the 8th tooth i.e. laterally on the 7th tooth.

I visited the dentist and she talked about using ceramic inlay for it.

I have never heard about it before. I have had composite fillings before.

I am asking from toxicity point of view - just as mercury fillings are toxic ,so are composite fillings as per Hal Huggins.


Are ceramic inlays safe atleast ?


Regards,
Amit.

Hi amit,

White composite fillings do contain some toxicity to them as they are made from certain chemicals that give off some estrogen like properties. However, they are not comparably toxic when it comes to mercury fillings.

If your dentist is suggesting an inlay for a tooth with a cavity, then this indicates that she feels a composite filling would not be adequate to restore this tooth once the cavity is excavated. Ceramic is a broad term in dentistry and is meant to differentiate between metal and other materials. Ask her what the material is that she uses for her inlays and then do a search on that material.

Bryanna

Hi Bryanna,

I asked my dentist and she said they have

Emax Inlay,Zirconia Inlay and also Cast Gold Inlay.

Which one is comparatively safer and non toxic ?


Regards,
Amit.

Hi Amit,

Emax, Zirconia and Hi Noble Gold are all considered to be bio compatible materials. Meaning these materials are not toxic so long as the person receiving them is not sensitive or reactive to them. In order for these materials to be used for dental restorations, other materials and chemicals are added to give them retention and durability. So there is more to the "toxicity" component of dental materials than just the basic names of different ceramics and metals.

Here is a very detailed list of dental materials. It is being offered by a dentist whom I have no affiliation or knowledge of other than this particular information.

http://www.biodentistrydrvizcarra.com/?s=8&sub=1

Hope this helps.
Bryanna

Hi Bryanna,

Is it possible to reverse a tooth decay i.e. a cavity naturally. I have read about the biological dentist Weston Price claiming he had reversed tooth decay naturally. Also I have seen there is a book 'Cure Tooth decay' by Ramiel Nagel.I haven't read it.
The question that I have is 'is this true ?'. Can it be reversed or removing it by going to dentist by drilling it is the only option. Say the cavity has not reached the pulp as yet. It is on the enamel or dentin. Is it possible to reverse it naturally ?

Regards,
Amit.

Amit,

Acidic bacteria is what causes and contributes to tooth decay. A persons diet ......the accumulation of plaque ..... medication or an illness that causes the saliva to become too acidic is what leads to tooth decay. Once that bacteria makes its way through the enamel and into the dentin of the tooth there really is no sure way to remove it other than to have it drilled out.

If a cavity is just starting and has not yet broken through the enamel into the dentin, then there is a chance to stop the progression of the decay and remineralize that area of the tooth. It takes diligence on the part of the person to be very thorough with their oral home care and use baking soda rather than toothpaste as this neutralizes the acidic bacteria. However, it also requires an alteration of the diet to be less acidic or the neutralizing oral home care will not be as effective. Coconut oil and even Xylitol has been found to help remineralize the enamel but it can only be effective if the acidic issue is dealt with first.

Bryanna