Call Us: (267) 763-1500

261 Old York Rd, Ste 517, Jenkintown, PA 19046

  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Michael Weiss
    • About Our Staff
    • Reviews
    • Financial Policies
    • Request an Appointment
    • Contact Us
    • What Can I Expect My First Visit?
    • Patient Forms
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Smile Makeovers
    • Dental Bonding
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Zoom Whitening
    • Porcelain Crowns
  • Gallery
  • The website of Dr. Michael Weiss
  • Implants
    • Dental Implants
    • Dentures
    • Implant Overdentures
    • Facial Collapse
  • Other Services
    • Dental Crowns
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • e.max Crowns
    • Full-Mouth Reconstruction
    • TMJ Dentist
    • Emergency Dentist
    • Mercury-Free Dentist
Banner image on site front page
Cosmetic and
restorative
dentistry

Archives for December 2022

Is It Unsafe to Remove Amalgam Fillings?

Posted on December 28, 2022 by writeradmin.

I have six amalgam fillings I want to remove and replace with the white ones. It is not just because of the look of them. I am uncomfortable with having mercury in my mouth. My dentist says it is unsafe to remove them, which has me like, “yeah, that is why I want them out of my mouth to begin with.” Is there any truth to what he is saying or does he just not want to remove them?

Stacey

Dear Stacey,

before and after mercury-free fillings

I can understand your concern. The answer is it depends on who is doing the removal. In order to switch out amalgam fillings for the composite ones, you need a dentist who has the equipment for and understands how to do a sanitary amalgam removal. Your best bet would be to look for a mercury-free dentist or a holistic dentist. Either of them should know what to do. This procedure protects you from inhaling any mercury vapors or swallowing any of the mercury pieces.

I have to say it sounds like your dentist is very old school and is not doing a great job keeping up with all the developments in his field. Some dentists just get comfortable with the way they’ve always done it and are not interested in changing what “works”. If you are fine with that then by all means stay with this dentist. However, it sounds like you are wanting someone with more advanced knowledge of where the industry is currently.

The best dentists do more than just the required professional development courses and are constantly striving to add to their knowledge and skill base. It may be a good time for you to shop around for a new dentist while you research dentists who do a sanitary amalgam removal.

This blog is brought to you by Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael Weiss.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: amalgam fillings, best dentist in Philadelphia, composite fillings, Sanitary amalgam removal, silver fillings, white fillings

Fixing a Broken Front Tooth

Posted on December 14, 2022 by writeradmin.

I have a ten year old son who broke his front tooth. I wanted a repair right away because we are traveling for the holidays. He can’t deal with the tooth until the end of January. When I asked for a referral somewhere else, he told me the tooth needed time to desensitize anyway and will be ready by the time he is available. Is this legitimate? I don’t want to seek treatment elsewhere if it will be a difficult appointment for him as a result.

Karyn

Dear Karyn,

before and after dental bonding

I am sorry about your son’s fall. It sounds like you’ve got an active boy, which is a great thing. There is no real reason to wait, so I am not sure why he said that except possibly to make sure he did the repair. This is a tricky repair though, so before you schedule your appointment with someone, make sure that you evaluate their ability to do the repair well.

You didn’t mention if you have the piece that was broken off. It is possible that it can be bonded back on. If you don’t have it, that is okay. Dental bonding can repair it but both of these are very advanced procedures. Dental bonding is done freehand and requires an artistic eye and a high level of technical skill.

In your place, I would look for an AACD accredited dentist. These are the top cosmetic dentists in the country and they had to demonstrate artistry with bonding cases in order to pass accreditation.

Do not be surprised if, when he is older and the pulp of his tooth is smaller, he needs a dental crown. In fact, it will almost be guaranteed.

This blog is brought to you by Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael Weiss.

Filed Under: Dental Bonding Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, broken tooth, chipped tooth, dental crown, dental pulp, finding an expert cosmetic dentist

Are there Soft Dentures?

Posted on December 5, 2022 by writeradmin.

Do you know if it is possible to get soft dentures for the upper part? I have complete dentures, but the plate (I think that is what they call it) at the top is hard. Not only is that uncomfortable but sometimes the feeling makes me gag and I can’t even keep them in.

Daisy

Dear Daisy,

Dentures

I am sorry you are dealing with this. Many patients struggle with dentures. Not just with the upper plates, but with the food that gets under them, with the slipping and sliding, and with the difficulty chewing. There are some soft liners that will help patients that have a bony ridge where the lower denture sits. However, there isn’t a soft plate for a denture.

Implant Overdentures Solve this Problem

Illustration of dental implant overdentures

While that may sound disappointing, I do have a solution for you. Your best option is to have some dental implants placed and then have your dentures anchored to them. These are called implant overdentures. This eliminates the problem you have with the plate because the plate is unnecessary. You will find that not only do you not have to worry about the plate, but that your quality of life goes up tremendously. You will even be able to eat whatever you want again, including steak!

One of the most important benefits, however, is the protection to your jawbone. When your teeth were removed, your body began resorbing the minerals in your jawbone perceiving that they were no longer necessary to retain your teeth roots. After ten or so years, there will no longer be enough jawbone left to even retain the dentures you currently have. This is known as facial collapse.

This blog is brought to you by Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael Weiss.

 

Filed Under: Implant Overdentures Tagged With: dental implants, facial collapse, problems with dentures

Recent Posts

  • Do I Need to See My Dentist After Getting Head Butted by a Horse?
  • An MRI with Dental Implants?
  • Did I REALLY Get daVinci Crowns?
  • Can Dental Bonding Fix My Peg Laterals?
  • Picking the Color for my Smile Makeover

Categories

  • AACD Accredited Dentist
  • Amalgam
  • Bad Breath
  • Best Dentist
  • Chipped Teeth
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Bonding
  • Dental Crowns
  • Dental Implants
  • Gums
  • Implant Overdentures
  • Oral Health
  • Porcelain Crowns
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Smile Makeover
  • Teeth Whitening
  • TMJ
  • Tooth Fillings
  • Uncategorized

Archives

  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
Contact
261 Old York Rd, Ste 517
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone
Call Us: (267) 763-1500
Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 12pm
Follow Us
Facebook
Instagram
Reviews
Google
Yelp
Facebook
Michael Weiss logo on website

©2015- 2023 Michael Weiss, DDS Cosmetic Dentistry • All rights reserved
Website Design and SEO by Infinity Dental Web IDW Copyright Logo

  • Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • Best Dentist in Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia Accredited Cosmetic Dentist
  • Jenkintown Affordable Dental Implants
Menu
Mobile logo for Dr. Michael Weiss Phones Icon of a telephone
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Michael Weiss
    • About Our Staff
    • Reviews
    • Financial Policies
    • Request an Appointment
    • Contact Us
    • What Can I Expect My First Visit?
    • Patient Forms
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Smile Makeovers
    • Dental Bonding
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Zoom Whitening
    • Porcelain Crowns
  • Gallery
  • The website of Dr. Michael Weiss
  • Implants
    • Dental Implants
    • Dentures
    • Implant Overdentures
    • Facial Collapse
  • Other Services
    • Dental Crowns
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • e.max Crowns
    • Full-Mouth Reconstruction
    • TMJ Dentist
    • Emergency Dentist
    • Mercury-Free Dentist