Topic: questions about first filling for 6 year old and Xrays
tick battler
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Hi all,
One of my 6 year old twin boys needs to get a cavity filled. I am so paranoid now about putting any more toxic materials in his body.
Do I have anything to be concerned about if the filling will be that composite white material? I wonder if I should just take him to a biologic dentist since we are dealing with lyme, heavy metals, etc...
Also, I have not let the dentist do xrays on their teeth yet and he was a little surprised about that. Do you think there is a need at age 6? I am just trying to reduce the exposure to environmental junk as much as possible.
Thanks,
tickbattler
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I would like to know about the composite white fillings, too.
I took my daughter to a biological dentist last fall and she did get a panoramic Xray there along with some fillings.
As much as I would like to take her back to that dentist, it was very expensive. I hate to waste that money if the regular dentist's composite fillings are ok.
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ping
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The composite fillings are a type or types of resin. They are much preferable than silver/mercury amalgams and if it were my child, I'd go ahead and have the cavity filled with the composite.
No fillings are ever perfect, but the bio-dentists are prohibitively expensive and better to not have to deal with that if you can't afford it.
Re: Xrays. Xrays are a tough decision too, but since you can't be sure if his jaw and other formations are developing correctly, might want to and see how he's doing - this time. Any further xrays should be limited to times when mandible and other formations need to be checked for problems (esp. during growth spurts).
Difficult to know what to do in this day and age.
Best to you in your decision-making. BTW, I had 9 amalgams removed this year and replaced with resin fillings. Very happy with the decision.
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sammy
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I don't know if regular x-rays are necessary. Maybe if the child is having pain and there isn't any visible problem then you should consider it based on the dentist recommendations.
My dentist uses this wand device, placing it on each tooth. Somehow it can detect if the tooth is weak and developing a cavity even if there is not visible problem.
Also, google the waterlase dental laser. My dentist uses this. The laser is able to clean out the bad part of the tooth without over drilling and damaging good parts of the tooth. It is also basically pain free. You don't need lidocaine or anything.
I'm not a dental practitioner so please remember, this is just based on my experience and opinion.
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sammy
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I should clarify, with the waterlase laser, they do not need to use a drill. It might be less scary for a child. You don't have to listen to that loud drill noise but you will get a little water mist on sprayed your face. Kids don't usually care about a little water on their faces though so that shouldn't be a problem.
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