Re:Boosting teeth’s healing ability by mobilizing stem cells...
by WalterBright on Thursday February 01, 2018 @03:52PM
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When I was younger, I got mercury fillings. Those weaken the teeth, need regular replacement, and I suspect are marginally toxic.
When they were literally crumbling away later in life, the dentist told me to wait before replacing them, as new filling materials coming down the pike.
So I did, and got all the old fillings drilled out and replaced with epoxy ones that match color with my teeth, will last the rest of my life, and hold the weakened tooth together.
I wish I'd had that paint available these days when I was a kid, that is painted on the tooth and prevents decay.
When they were literally crumbling away later in life, the dentist told me to wait before replacing them, as new filling materials coming down the pike.
So I did, and got all the old fillings drilled out and replaced with epoxy ones that match color with my teeth, will last the rest of my life, and hold the weakened tooth together.
I wish I'd had that paint available these days when I was a kid, that is painted on the tooth and prevents decay.