Links
I could devote many
pages to the debates
about fluoride, x-ray safety, filling materials, tooth bleaching, and
so on. I will be glad to discuss your concerns with you.
When you do your research, remember the Internet is rife with
misinformation. You would do best to seek the well regarded,
scientific sites such as the ones below. Here are some
background
articles.
Amalgam
(silver fillings):
Don't
worry, they are safe, less expensive, and work really well! They
are more durable than the alternative, composite resin (the tooth
colored material). February 2009 Journal of the American Dental Association: "Significantly more resin-based composite restorations in place at the initial examination will require replacement than will amalgam restorations".
July 2007 Journal of the American Dental Association: "The overall risk of failure due to secondary caries was 3.5 times higher in composite
restorations than in amalgam restorations" (click for article)
July 2007 Journal of the American Dental Association conclusion:
"composite restorations required seven times as many repairs as did amalgam restorations" (click for article)
The
publisher of one of dentistry's most popular journals says "If a
dentist tells you that composite lasts longer than amalgams he has an
IQ less
than the average temperature in Siberia" 2007(click for article).
Mayo Clinic: Amalgam is safe California Dental
Association handout on restorative materials.
http://www.ncahf.org/pp/amalgampp.html
http://www.nysdental.org/img/factsheets/amalgamtalkingpoints.pdf
The
FDA's position that amalgam is safe and effective.
Center
for Disease Control (CDC) position that amalgam is safe and effective. Composites are the most common alternative to amalgam, and they have their own controversy:
The ADA sees no cause for concern at this time regarding potential BPA exposure from composites or sealants.Fluoride:
Center
for Disease Control (CDC) that water fluoridation is safe.
http://www.nysdental.org/img/factsheets/fluorideada05.pdf
X-rays:
Explains
how minuscule is the amount of radiation from dental x-rays.
Powerpoint
presentation on dental x-ray exposure.
Cracked tooth syndrome
(this is becoming more and more common):
A
good article from Colgate on cracked tooth syndrome.
The
ADA's handout on the subject (PDF file).
Broken
and fractured teeth article from Colgate.
American
Association of Endodontists article on cracked teeth
Every subject is covered on the ADA's site.
Medical issues related to dentistry:
Biphosphonates (like Fosamax) and dentistry
Patients that require antibiotics prior to dental treatment (new guidelines published spring 2007!)
ADA handout on antibiotic premedication for heart conditions
NYS Guidelines regarding dentistry for pregnant patients
Miscellaneous
A famous dentist lecturer "How to Kill a Tooth"
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Davison at
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