[ldnct]

Does anyone know of how I can order bisphenol a free composite filling? My dentist is willing to use it but not to research it or order it. I looked online but not much luck. Alternatively, does anyone know of a good dentist in CT who uses bisphenol-free fillings?

Thanks! Lara

 

[Plummeting]

Diamond Lite is the best one I can find. It has no BPA, no fluoride and no heavy metals.

 

[Pam_and_Abigail]

Is that something that's even in the non-mercury ones?

 

[ldnct]

yes, bisphenol a is apparently in all commonly used composites, even if they're non mercury...

 

[Pam_and_Abigail]

I can't find much info on diamond lite. Can someone tell me again what's bad about bisphenol a?

I highly doubt I'll get our dentist to use it, seeing as he's annoyed with me cuz I won't let him fill my 4 yr old with mercury.

 

[JaneS]

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Originally Posted by Pam_and_Abigail I can't find much info on diamond lite. Can someone tell me again what's bad about bisphenol a? I highly doubt I'll get our dentist to use it, seeing as he's annoyed with me cuz I won't let him fill my 4 yr old with mercury.

Bisphenol A releases estrogenic compounds:
http://www.mindfully.org/Health/Dent...isphenol-A.htm
http://www.bisphenol-a.org/human/dental.html

If he's annoyed, then he is not skilled at placing composites...and therefore you need another dentist.

Composites require more training than how to do mercury fillings. The composite needs to be cured with light and it shrinks to fit (or not, again depending on skill) when you do so. You risk development of hairline cracks in the tooth from improper placement. So if you get a mercury using dentist saying that composites are not as strong, or not as long lasting, etc. etc. it means they don't know how to do them properly.

Mercury amalgam does not have these issues as I understand it, you just pack it in. They are so easy to place "a monkey could do them" is how I think Smilemomma has explained it before.

DiamondLite/DiamondCrown
http://www.biodent.be/diamondlite.html
http://www.biodent.be/diamondcrown.html
http://www.biodent.be/biocompatability.html

available from supplier in CT
http://www.dentalcompare.com/vendorp...erid=36&cbid=1

 

[JaneS]

I think Conquest Crystal is another non BPA composite too.

 

[viviennechan]

Our holistic dentist used a glass ionomer cement (GIC) filling for ART.

GC Fuji VII (no BPA)
http://www.gcdental.co.jp/english/02...fo_010102.html

 

[tayndrewsmama]

Thank goodness I found this thread!

I had a filling put in about two weeks ago and had no clue that bisphenol-a was in the composite fillings. I am allergic to it. Now I have an idea on where to start with getting this thing out and something else in.

 

[tayndrewsmama]

The biodent links don't work now....

 

[ccm]

How much bisphenol a is released from a small composite filling? Is it a cause for concern? Who has composites? Would you get yours removed? I have one small composite filling.

 

[tayndrewsmama]

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Originally Posted by ccm How much bisphenol a is released from a small composite filling? Is it a cause for concern? Who has composites? Would you get yours removed? I have one small composite filling.

: I don't know those answers. All I can tell you is that it looks like mine needs to come out asap 'cause it appears to have been making me sick since it was put in. I don't know how those without an allergy would react. I am just ticked off that they didn't tell me anything about what's in it and that I wasn't thinking clearly enough to even ask.

 

[Koalamom]

I see a dentist that doesn't use mercury. I think everyone reading this tread should see him. let me tell you why.

Before he does any work, he tests my body and how it reacts to all the fillings and everything he uses in his office. I was just tested a few days ago, and I tested negative to 2/3 of the products. The are what most dentist use. I am so glad I know all this info now. My dentist said that people end up with more cavities, sensitivities, gum problems, and it can all be from a filling that your body doesn't agree with. I eben was tested for my gold crown and all crowns are not created equal. I only tested positive to one of the gold blends. I love this dentist!

 

[tayndrewsmama]

Are you able to find out what the testing is called?

 

[ccm]

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Originally Posted by tayndrewsmama Are you able to find out what the testing is called?

When my holistic dentist put my composite in she did muscle testing- I held the filling materials in my hand then she pressed on my raised arm and felt if it was compatible with me.

is this the kind of testing bluebirdmama1?
my dentist also offered a blood test to find out which materials i wasn't allergic to. I decided not to get the blood test b/c it was expensive

 

[Koalamom]

The testing was muscle testing. I also had the choice of blood work, but it was out of my budget.

 

[joybird]

Well, gold is free from BPA. So is porcelain. Even if you get a composite without it, there's really no telling what else is in it that could be dangerous. I mean, they were saying BPA was safe until very recently, even when the data showed otherwise. They haven't done extensive safety tests on most of the plastics we use. I have two composite fillings, but if I need more I'll be forking out the cash (or handing over the credit card actually

) for porcelain or gold.

My dentist says I might need a root canal. If the nerve in the tooth does die, I'll be getting it extracted and putting a gold one in. I totally dig the thought of looking like a gypsy, but maybe that's just me.

Also, from what I have read, the BPA from fillings does not leach indefinitely. The exposure you get is from when it is put in and for a very short time afterwards (1-2 hours). So you could minimize exposure by thorough rinsing/spitting, etc. Not ideal, but probably not the nightmare of constant exposure as with amalgam.

 

[SleeplessMommy]

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Originally Posted by ccm When my holistic dentist put my composite in she did muscle testing- I held the filling materials in my hand then she pressed on my raised arm and felt if it was compatible with me.

I am a little dubious (OK, a lot dubious) about the muscle testing for bio-compatibility. We expect evidence-based practice of medicine from OB/GYNS, why not expect it from holistic dentists? What the holistic dentist does is very similar to what the regular dentists does, except for outside air for amalgam filling removal and this muscle test.

If you can find a dentist to place glass-ionomer cement fillings for you, that is both low cost and BPA free. Though the glass ionomer cement fillings are not expected to last as long as composite.

 

[Marni]

My ped dentist uses Fuji as well -- which I am very happy about.

I am curious about porcelain though. I was told some time ago that "porcelain" was just another name for "composite/resin" -- but I just googled it, and it seems there is a relatively NEW porcelain process out there that is expensive, but lasts longer and has not BPA or mercury.

Anyone done any research on this?

http://ezinearticles.com/?Out-With-O...ings&id=269489

 

[tayndrewsmama]

My dentist told me that he could use the glass ionomer cement. He said "the nice thing about that stuff is that it contains fluoride and slowly releases it"

There is really no good solution, is there?