QUESTION: Should I allow my teeth to be pulled for implants? ANSWER: Sure. They work only 70-75% of the time. The statics for counting failures don’t start till the implant has been in 6 to 12 months. That is, until it has worked. Nothing else is acceptable at that rate of failure. Scientific … [Read more...] about Take out more teeth for implants?
FAQs
“Old” root canal and “Old” amalgam fillings
QUESTION: I have recently experienced some severe toothache and I suspect that an "old" root canal treatment I had years ago may be responsible. I also have the "old" amalgam fillings which was done in the mid to late 1970's and am not sure whether to remove them or not. However, since i am now 50 … [Read more...] about “Old” root canal and “Old” amalgam fillings
Type 1 Diabetes – Calculus Build Up
QUESTION: I have type 1 diabetes and over the last few years I have had an ongoing problem with my teeth becoming excessively built up with calculus. I currently need to see the hygienist every 3 months for a 45 min to 1 hour visit every time. I don't mind going to the dentist occasionally, but this … [Read more...] about Type 1 Diabetes – Calculus Build Up
Diastemic infection – use of calcium chips
QUESTION: How can you treat a diastemic infection and how is it detected? ANSWER: It is even hard for dentists to understand the Diastemic infection. It quickly became clear to us 30 years ago upon finding so many patients with dead upper central teeth, and upon calcium treatment that healthy … [Read more...] about Diastemic infection – use of calcium chips
Receding gums – osteoporosis involved?
QUESTION: Hi - would your calcium therapy be of any help to someone who has gum recession due to thin gum tissue and grinding. The dentist tells me there is nothing i can do - it has been holding steady for years, but in the past six months I am rapidly loosing my gums (although my teeth still are … [Read more...] about Receding gums – osteoporosis involved?
Would you explain how calcium works?
When the body needs calcium, it goes first and foremost to the soft, vascular bone of the mouth to get it. Calcium is taken from the "alveolar" bone around the teeth because it is a perfect resource when the body needs calcium. Any way we can help restore calcium to this … [Read more...] about Would you explain how calcium works?