What Is BPA And Why Is It In My Dental Filling?

What’s BPA and Why is it in my Dental Fillings?Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic compound used in theindustrial production of polycarbonates and epoxy resins. Sadly, many dental resins today do contain this endocrine-disrupting chemical or its related compounds.  In a recent study, 130 dental resin products were tested fortheir composition of BPA or BPA derivatives, and over86% of them were …

Do I Need An Occlusal Guard?

Do I Need An Occlusal Guard?If you have frequent headaches, feel more tension in your neck and jaw muscles orhave tooth wear, its possible you may clench or grind your teeth and an Occlusal Guardmay have been recommended by your Dentist. You may perhaps wonder if it’s a goodtreatment choice for you and if it’s a worthy investment. Guards have …