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Archives for February 2016

Finding a Dentist Who Does White Fillings?

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I thought in this day and age every dentist did white fillings. But, I’ve moved to a new town. A small one, just to see what it’s like. So far, two dentists I’ve been to only do the silver fillings. It’s like I’ve jumped back 50 years.  How does a gal find a dentist who does white fillings?

Missy B. – Middle of Nowhere…someone save me.

Missy,

Well now, it must be awful to jump back fifty years. The fashions then were horrendous. Though, I have some relatives that can loan you some polyester they stil have in their closet.

I have good news for you… there is a way to get white fillings.

My suggestions is to do a Google search for a mercury free dentist. They will only place white filings.

I don’t know where you live, but it could be possible that you may have to drive to the closest largish city to get what you’re looking for.

It will be worth it, though. Composite (white) fillings are a superior treatment.

This blog is brought to you by Auburn, AL Dentist Dr. Raymond Bolt.

Tooth Is Loose. Can It Be Saved?

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I fell and now one of my teeth is loose. Can it be saved or am I going to lose it?

Lou S. – Farmington, VA

Lou,

It really depends on the condition of the tooth. Your best bet is to get in to see your dentist right away. If you don’t have a dentist,  there are emergency dentists who will see you. Some even the same day.

Best case scenario, the fall just stretched the ligaments on your teeth. Your dentist can stabilize the tooth with a splint until the ligaments have time to heal.

You also want to make sure there isn’t something more seriously wrong. Obviously, I can’t tell you the verdict on your tooth with no way to examine it.  The best thing for you to do is to get seen.

This blog is brought to you by Auburn, AL Dentist Dr. Raymond Bolt.