metal-free dentist Archives

My Metal-Free Smile Makeover Is a Disaster

I wanted a smile makeover that was metal-free. My dentist suggested zirconia crowns, which I agreed to. Now I wish I hadn’t. First, they look flat white, which makes them look fake. Second, the way he placed them seems too big and too far forward. I talked to my dentist about it and he said […]

Holistic Dentist Destroyed My Bite

I should start out by saying I live in a small city and there is only one holistic dentist, which was an important component of me choosing who to see. I wanted to have a metal based crown replaced with a zirconia one as well as replace my silver fillings, which are loaded with mercury. […]

Should My Husband Replace His Dental Implants?

My husband has gotten six dental implants on his lower arch. Right now he is wearing a temporary acrylic denture. Soon, he will have the permanent one. My concern is that I can smell the implants. I think this is because they are metal. I’m worried that the metal is reacting inside his mouth. I […]

Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have Metal Allergies?

I am losing a tooth and would really like to replace it with a dental implant. However, I am concerned about my metal allergies. I have severe allergies to nickel, cobalt, and mercury. Is it even possible for me to get a dental implant? My wife says they are made of metal. If that is […]