What are considered noble metals, and what are considered high noble metals,
as far as material to be used in dental crowns? (as listed in my dental
insurance policy)
What is the disadvantage of using these materials, instead of gold?

Hey Great stuff here,
Would you be able to let me know of some free online resources or
maybe a good book as I am working on a thesis based on skin care and
diet.

"Dentists appear reluctant to treat occlusal disease.  This may be
because occlusal education in dental schools is often minimal."
Why aren't dentists being taught about occlusion?   Again this is the
reason for my book.

Tooth #6, big cavity, been filled before. The huge filling came out. Was
starting to be a tooth ache.
Dentist looked at the Xray, and says that the pulp is involved. Abscess, and
spreading.

I've posted a few times before about the difficulties my dentist has had in
getting my mouth completely numb for dental procedures. I had to have two
fillings done last week (one new cavity, one re-do of broken filling). I
made it through OK, my dentist went out of his way to ...

I seem to be having a strange feeling in my molar tooth that had a root
canal last year - it isn't painful but it feels like it has a pulse or
is throbbing under or inside the filling. It doesn't look swollen at
all but it feels weird. I had not had a problem with the tooth at ...

I have a question about Pyorrhea:  Recently, I experienced this, on
the outer portion of the gum, Lower Right Quadrant.
I went to a periodontist, they are suggesting to remove the tooth and
the wisdom tooth behind it (47-48 respectively)   The pocket is

I've been denied coverage as orthognathic surgery doesn't seem to be
covered by the plan I have with my HMO. Does anyone know any company
that finances these kind of procedures?

for ur pyorrhea problem u can save ur tooth by asking ur periodontist
4 guided tissue regeneration if there is bone loss.
dr.Abdul Ghaffar

Costco, where I buy food plus most anything else,
is currently selling these two "electric" toothbrushes:
"sonicare deluxe elite" e9650   $125 at costco
 Brush-head looks like normal toothbrush, with (presumably)

If you've ever had a temporary filling instead of a real one, how long
did it last?
I needed some root canal work in a molar but I didn't have the time or
money so I got a temp. filling.  It is white and not silver like my

I have been working for two years and have finally published a book.
It is called, "Insider's guide to gum disease, orthodontics and
dentistry. What is not taught in dental school"
It is available on iuniverse.com and very soon will be available on

The other major U.S. heparin supplier, APP Pharmaceuticals Inc, has
ramped up production to avoid a drug shortage. Tests on APP's heparin
have not found any contamination, Woodcock said on Wednesday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0652163120080307

Is the material being posted with keywords "BULLY,..." and "thugs" of
interest to smd???  Does anyone have any idea why smd was placed on the
cross posting list?
Webby

In my book, "Insider's guide to gum disease, orthodontics, and
dentistry. What is not taught in dental school."
I try to define what good occlusion is.  If we don't know what good
occlusion is, how can any dentist refer or judge an orthodontist?