Comments on: ORGANIC Dentistry

By: hahndds

hahndds — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:50:25 +0000

Peter,

There has been a lot of talk about BPA in white fillings, but I feel it has been mostly hype. Sure, every material has a little risk, but the research (from the doctors associated with the IAOMT) show little concern unless actual “raw” BPA is exposed. In short, I would not worry about the white fillings as much having read this research myself. Now, there are some filling materials without BPA, but, they have other ingredients that may also have issues…nothing is perfect. So, I would not suggest pulling out teeth as that would have far more significant consequences.
Dr. Hahn

By: peter james

peter james — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:44:29 +0000

hello
i had mercury fillings and many years ago had them replaced with white ones….
now i learn about the hormonal/estrogen problems with white fillings ,i want them out…….
are there any 100% natural type of fillings or is simply having the whole tooth pulled out an option?
thank you
Peter

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By: hahndds

hahndds — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:55:31 +0000

Dear Karen,
I use several different resin types. The key is not as much the material but how much you use. A resin filling should be small. Large resins do not perform well and have many other drawbacks. Specifically I use Empress Direct and 3M supreme Plus as well as vit-l-essence.
The materials need to be great or it is just not worth placing in the first place!

By: Karen Hallas

Karen Hallas — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:05:13 +0000

What specific resin composite do you use to replace the silver fillings?

By: hahndds

hahndds — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:47:52 +0000

That is the first step…wanting to change. I will write more about this subject soon, but until then you are more than welcome to ask any specific questions you might have.

By: Fatoumata Jallow

Fatoumata Jallow — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:08:31 +0000

I am a dentist and have always been a lot worried about modern dental practices, involving a lot of toxic products. I would like to know more about organic dentistry.

By: hahndds

hahndds — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:40:25 +0000

Dear Carolyn,
I am glad your friend loves her teeth! I am also sorry to hear you have been through so much dentistry without good guidance…You definately are at a point in your life where you need an honest opinion on where you stand, what ALL your options are, and which may be best for you. That is exactly what I do.
We don’t assume anything. After a very thorough exam including digital x-rays, digital photography, oral cancer screening, joint and muscle screening, occlusal screening and other essential tests, we sit down together in our consult room and show you exactly what we see. The good, the bad and the ugly Then we come up with a personalized plan to rebuild your smile.
Please call us at 502-228-4585 and speak ot Lori about making a new patient appointment. I look forward to meeting you!

By: Carolyn Parker

Carolyn Parker — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:14:04 +0000

Dr. Hahn:
You did veneers for a friend of mine and her smile is beautiful. She is one happy lady! I have bone loss and gum disease. In this last year I have had most of my back teeth extracted on both sides and eating is pretty difficult. I have hairline cracks in both of my front teeth and I have no idea how long they have been there. My dentist filled and colored them a yellowish shade next a procelain cap that is white. Smiling is not an easy thing for me these days.
I have been told I may be a candidate for implants. My concern is that if I have bone loss already how long will the implants last? I really don’t know what to believe any more I just know I need to trust someone to come up with a plan I understand and feel comfortable with. I hope you can help me see you soon.

By: hahndds

hahndds — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:10:49 +0000

Dear M. Cox,
I am glad you wrote! This is one of the most insightful questions I have had. Most dentists do seem to treat the problem without addressing the cause. This will result in more problems in the future, as you correctly pointed out yourself.
The “cause” of any problem needs to be addressed first. If your dentist can’t tell you why the recession happened and how he/she is going to fix it, then you need to see a different dentist, not a tooth mechanic.
I am in Prospect, KY. Feel free to send me an email detailing your specific problem and I will try ot help you. Or, you can come visit us!

By: m. cox

m. cox — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:49:03 +0000

Concerning one w/receding gum lines, A dentists wants to extract a few teeth, allow the gums swellings to heal, and then replace some missing bone in the gum line, so as to insert some dental implants. It sounds like a good plan except: Nothing was ever mentioned as to healing the problem of the receding gum lines in the first place. What should one do to find a Dental Caretaker, who looks for the problem, before attempting to issue a resolution. Where exactly are you located.
M. Cox

By: Monica Kauppi

Monica Kauppi — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:01:51 +0000

Hi
I like your approach! However, teeth do crack or break down and need repair. Therefore biocompatible dental materials are also needed. You use ceramic inlays – if I’m no mistaken? Please see Doxadent debate article published in April 2010 in a Swedish journal http://kemikaliedetektiven.se/Tf-bladet1_2010Doxadent-Monica_K.pdf
I will translate a summary so that interested patients worldwide can participate. Se also the old website (not updated since 2003) but the project “Natural dental materials” will be reborn soon I hope. I think I gave you the wrong e-mail address but I have corrected it now (above)
Monica
http://www.kemikaliedetektiven.se/hmb/ (Heavy Metal Bulletin)

By: hahndds

hahndds — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:53:22 +0000

Dear Monica,

Thank you for your comment, this is a very important topic! Once your website is up I would love to visit it. There are a lot of materials in dentistry that are not “natural”, so it is important to minimize the dentistry in your mouth! That is my primary approach. I learned that no dentistry (preventative) is better than any material out there. So I have developed a unique approach and product line that focuses on natural/organic health, meaning remineralization, bacterial flora control, and inflammation control.
I will write more entries on materials for you.
Thank you for reading my blog.
Christian

By: Monica Kauppi

Monica Kauppi — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:42:24 +0000

Hi
Happy to see that your are engaged in my favourite topic – natural, organic dentistry and oral medicine. I used to publish an international newsletter in English and German language called the Heavy Metal Bulletin. The website .(dotcom – in 5 languages ) is at present being updated but you can find some of my articles on the internet. I have been involved in the fighst against dental amalgam but later also against toxic and hormone-disrupting composites and other types of crap in dentistry (there´s a lot). In the 1990′s I started the project Natural dentistry and found wrote about plant alternatives, but also about Doxadent whichs was a decent bioceramic filling material launched 2000 in Sweden. Although many people still after 10 years have the material in their mouth and it is very suitable for the most sensitive people and dental personnel with acrylic allergy, etc., the material is since 2003 no longer available.
BUT I have not given up. We have started a Facebook initiative for all the people who want and need this material and I will try to start one in English as well.
What dental materials do you use? I would appreciate more information abour your work and experience.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Best regards
Monica Kauppi
Journalist