Resources

How much radiation do you get from dental x-rays? Here is a good summary and comparison: http://physics.isu.edu/radinf/dental.htm

How does food affect formation of cavities? You will find a lot of good information on this page: http://www.toothfriendly.com/

Here is a great website for busting various myths and falsehoods:
http://www.quackwatch.com/. Use the search window in the upper right corner and try searching for amalgam, fluoride, etc.

Here is a link to PubMed, where you can search scientific articles for any health related information:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/ You can search by keyword, such as "dentin sensitivity" (often a problem if you have exposed roots) or you can search by author (searching for Staninec will bring up most published articles by Dr. Staninec).