Dangers of metal crowns?

Question

My dentist wants to put metal crowns in my child's mouth. I am concerned about long-term poisoning dangers.

Please let me know if metal crowns are safe, or if there is an affordable HOLISTIC alternative. I am also concerned about the comfort of my child, i.e. being teased around other kids when they see 4 metal crowns in his mouth. Kids self-esteem are easily affected, leading to long-term emotional issues. Thanks for your time.

Answer 1

The first answer is absolutely correct.

The dentist will put stainless steel crowns on your child's primary teeth. There are absolutely no dangers (i.e. poisioning) associated with them. The metal won't go into his blood stream, etc. But sure, there is one holistic treatement. Extraction. That's it. Pull them and wait for adult teeth to come in. However, would your child suffer more from pain and teasing associated with having missing teeth, or a little dental work.

Brushing, flossing, and fluoride treatments are critically important at his age. Make sure he drinks water with fluoride and uses a toothpaste with fluoride, so long as he knows to spit it out and not swallow.

Answer 2

I think you're worrying about nothing. Kids that age aren't usually that mean, and besides, the crowned teeth will eventually fall out when he gets his adult teeth. I had a lot of fillings and such when I was a kid, and never was teased about it. And the supposed problems with mercury in amalgam fillings and such has been disproved again and again.

Assuming there was no injury that damaged the teeth, I'd be more concerned about your kid's lack of dental hygiene. How does a 4 year old get so many cavities that they need crowns at that age? Sounds like it's time to encourage better brushing, and get some fluoride treatments.

Answer 3

i had metal crowns on my teeth for years as a child. in my opinion they were better! they didn't chip or come off. as an adult with dental insurance my dentist wanted to put all porcelain crowns in. and i have had a lot of trouble with them.

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