015 Talk To The Dentist – Interview with Mike – A Patient Shares His Experiences on Sedation, Implants and Other Things
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Mike is a patient who, like many of you, had teeth that had slowly deteriorated over the years. While at first he thought he really was alright, he finally decided he needed to change things. Listen to him tell why he waited two years to act. What made him eventually decide to go ahead? How did he cope with some pretty extensive treatment – implants, crowns, IV sedation?
Besides being a great guy, Mike is very articulate. I like how he explains how he came to have the treatment, how carefully he considered his options, costs and potential problems, and what it all eventually meant for him.
One think I love about being a dentist is how we can positively affect people’s lives. Mike says it better than I can.
Thank you Mike for sharing your story!
014 – Talk To The Dentist – Silver vs. White Fillings – Cost, Sensitivity, Toxicity?
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While I haven’t placed a “silver” (also called “amalgam” or “mercury”) fillings in about 10 years, they are still probably the most common restoration in America. No one likes the way amalgam fillings look. We often get cold sensitivity with them and over the long term teeth seem to fracture more with them. And then there all that talk about toxicity from the mercury?
But what about white “composite” fillings? Do they cause more sensitivity? Are they toxic? And why do they cost more?
What if you don’t like either choice. What are the alternatives?
I’ll tell you why we place only composites, and how I really feel about them. Enjoy!
