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When you go to the dentist to have an old mercury silver filling removed, the typical scenario is  the dentist numbs the tooth  and then drills out the old filling.  The dentist may have a paper mask and gloves on, but what is happening when the old mercury filling is being removed , is that there is a spray of mercury vapor and particulate that is a major plume coming out of your mouth.  This mercury vapor plume is very poisonous.  Both the dentist, the assistant, and you the patient, are breathing this plume of mercury vapor.  Of course, as … Continue reading “What is safe mercury removal”

All Dentists have been taught ,in the last 180 years, the use of a dental material  that has been considered inexpensive and long-lasting.  This fact according to the American dental Association is the reason that even today the majority of dentists use this material which is over 50% mercury.  According to the American dental Association when Mercury is mixed with silver and a few other trace metals that the amalgam is inert.  There has never been any scientific proof that this statement could be correct. This has been a very controversial issue ever since, 180 years ago, the dental amalgam … Continue reading “Why Dental Amalgam”

As you may know new things are happening all the time in dentistry. If you’ve been coming to my office for the past 10 years you’ve seen many changes that we have made for the better. My main goal with all these changes has been to give you ,the patient, a better product and a better experience in an atmosphere of friendly professionalism. One of the changes I made back in 1997 was to eliminate the use of silver mercury fillings also known as amalgams. My main reason for this change was the fact that the silver mercury filling would … Continue reading “Biologic Dentistry”

I had a patient in the chair the other day with a loose Crown. The crown was only a year and a half old and it was on an implant. This happened to be a Cerec crown that I made on this implant. I tried to remove the crown in the traditional manner which is with the use of a Crown remover. This however did not work so I cut the crown split open and took it out. What I found was the abutment or post as people might refer to it had come loose and all I needed to … Continue reading “Loose CEREC Crown”

Dr. Rawat of Wrentham, Massachusetts (02093 zip code) is a dedicated dentist who assists patients with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various conditions and diseases. When patients have received a diagnosis of TMJ disorder (TMD), they are often concerned as to what their options are. TMD can be treated with the use of oral appliance therapy with a quality dental professional. What is TMJ/TMD? TMJ/TMD is a condition that occurs due to dysfunction of the jaw joint. This is the joint that hinges the skull and lower jaw together. It can become an issue and result in pain, swelling, … Continue reading “TMJ dentist in Wrentham, Massachusetts (02093 area) offers oral appliance therapy”

Dr. Rawat of Advanced Dental Practices is a quality dentist in Wrentham, MA who provides biological and biologic services for patients. As a member of the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology), he focuses on providing services that are healthy for both the smile and the body. When patients are experiencing trouble with their temporomandibular joint, or the “TMJ,” they may need treatment from a qualified dentist. The temporomandibular joint is the joint on each side of the jaw that hinges the lower jaw to the skull. This joint is wrapped with a neuromuscular structure that may, at … Continue reading “Wrentham, MA area dentist offers TMJ treatment options”

Bruxism is experienced by many Americans. It is a disorder that can cause patients to clench and grind their teeth. Grinding and clenching can wear away perfectly healthy tooth enamel. It can also break restorations such as veneers, dental crowns, and bridges. When patients are struggling with bruxism, it may be beneficial for them to consider a mouth guard for teeth grinding. What can be done for teeth grinding and clenching? Wrentham area dentist, Dr. Rawat of Advanced Dental Practices works with patients who have bruxism to get them to a point where they are no longer damaging their smile. … Continue reading “Wrentham dentist offers a mouth guard for teeth grinding”

With today’s science and technology, patients can enjoy the many benefits of modern dentistry. Dr. Rawat and the team at Advanced Dental Practices in Wrentham, MA work closely with patients to help them choose the best possible treatments for their smiles. We focus on biological dentistry to ensure that anything done to the smile is safe for the rest of the body. We also use special technologies to provide substantially better treatments for everyone who visits our practice. A benefit of visiting us is the addition of ozone therapy to many dental treatments. Ozone is a gas that was discovered … Continue reading “Wrentham dentist describes the benefits of ozone dental treatment”

Dental implants are popular for replacing missing teeth. While some patients may consider bridges or dentures, some want a solution that doesn’t make them worry when they enjoy their favorite foods. Implant dentistry is gaining popularity at Advanced Dental Practices in Wrentham, MA, as many patients begin to realize the benefits of this tooth-replacement option. What are dental implants? Dr. Rawat of Advanced Dental Practices encourages patients seeking a long-term solution to tooth loss to learn more about implant dentistry. Dental implants are zirconium or titanium alloy posts that act as tooth root replacements. The implant is placed into the … Continue reading “Wrentham area dentist explains the importance of implant dentistry”

Patients missing natural teeth may feel self-conscious about their appearance and the function of their smiles. They may cover their mouth when speaking with others or laughing because they feel embarrassed in social situations. It is essential that patients in and around the Wrentham area who are faced with tooth loss speak with a professional about the best tooth replacement options for their smiles. That is because replacing missing teeth as soon as possible can keep a variety of other problems from occurring, such as poor speech and chewing efficiency and the shifting of the existing teeth. There are many … Continue reading “Wrentham patients seeking the best replacement for missing teeth learn about dental implants”