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Dentist New York-Dr Lawrence Spindel Mercury free fillings

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Mercury Free Fillings

Although there is still no conclusive proof that mercury containning fillings are harmful to patients' health, many people are uncomfortable about having amalgams(silver fillings with mercury incorporated) place in their mouths.

There are a number of mercury free fillings that are available in our office.  Dr. Spindel is a New York restorative dentist able to restore teeth with  composite bonded fillings (bisgma based resin hybrid fillings), gold inlays, porcelain onlays and miracle mix restorations (used as an interim filling for patients teeth prior to crown placement).  Miracle mix is a glass inonomer filling material, high in fluoride, which has the metal fillings from silver fillings added for strength , but without the inclusion of  mercury.   Miracle mix is especially advantageous for restoring root decay on geriatric patients who have a high likely hood of recurrent decay.  In these individuals this type of restorative material(high in fluoride) seems to offer some protection from recurrent decay that other restorative materials lack  

Write me: drspindel@lspindeldds.com

Cosmetic Dentistry Tip: Brushing alone is usually not enough to ensure that a person won’t develop periodontal disease. Since 40% of a tooth’s surface is not reachable by tooth brushing, some sort of interproximal cleaning device should be used on a regular basis. Floss, Stimudents and small interproximal brushe , and all work well. It doesn’t matter as much which method is chosen, but what counts is that one of these is effectively used on a regular basis. Regular and frequent professional cleaning at the dentist also help, since they remove any accumulations of plaque and tarter that have been missed by a patient by their daily homecare regime. Also a patients home care can be checked at frequent cleaning visits and the hygienist will encourage them to do better. Human nature being what it is, patients often perform their best home care immediately before and after their checkups. .

Friday. February 4, 2012