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Home › Podcast › Podcast Episode #88: Can you have a cavity under an existing filling?

Podcast Episode #88: Can you have a cavity under an existing filling?

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Discover how to combat recurrent decay and protect your teeth from cavities that lurk beneath fillings and dental restorations. Join me, Dr. B as I share over 36 years of functional dentistry knowledge and dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence in dentistry.

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Learn about the variety of fillings available, their lifespans, and the risks of polymerization shrinkage – all crucial factors in preventing recurrent decay. We’ll also discuss the game-changing potential of AI in detecting decay, the importance of sticking with a trusted functional dentist, and how to find the perfect practitioner for your needs through our ever-growing directory. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable insights on maintaining your oral health and staying ahead of recurrent decay.

Key Points From This Episode:

  • 0:05:45 – Recurrent Decay and Marginal Opening 
  • 0:10:27 – The Risks of Leaking Fillings 
  • 0:14:53 – Advantages of Plastic Fillings 
  • 0:18:21 – Advantages and Disadvantages of Metal Fillings 
  • 0:22:06 – AI in Dentistry 
  • 0:25:35 – Recurrent Decay and Dental Work 

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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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