Should I be concerned about silver fillings?!
Question: I've had my new silver fillings for less than a month. Since that time, I have suffered from migraines and am very fatigue. I don't know if I can attribute it to the silver fillings or not. Can I have the silver fillings removed safely or would adding white filling protect me? I'm going to ask my dentist, but I would appreciate hearing from those who have experience in this subject.
Answers: I've had my new silver fillings for less than a month. Since that time, I have suffered from migraines and am very fatigue. I don't know if I can attribute it to the silver fillings or not. Can I have the silver fillings removed safely or would adding white filling protect me? I'm going to ask my dentist, but I would appreciate hearing from those who have experience in this subject.
In the dental community a variety of opinions exist on the use of amalgam "silver" fillings. When mercury is mixed together with other metals to form a filling in your mouth, it is in stable form. However, in certain situations (i.e. extended grinding or when it's temperature is raised), trace amounts of mercury vapor will be released. Scientifically, it is still up for debate.
Other factors should be considered when deciding if your new fillings are causing your migraines and fatigue. It is possible that your fillings are causing your bite to be off. Are you having any jaw pain that could trigger your migraines? Is there any other changes (diet, health, environment, etc.) that could be causing your ailments?
If you'd feel more comfortable talk with your dentist about having the silver fillings removed. For safety reasons, have him/her use a rubber dam during the procedure. (Going back to the first paragraph - the filling is "heated" by the handpiece "drill".) Also remember that you may experience sensitivity with the composite (tooth colored) fillings. It also may be necessary to have a lab fabricated onlay (or inlay) depending on the size of the restoration.
I've attached an article from the ada. If you want even more information search "amalgam" on www.ada.org
Hope this is informative!
It's not the silver, but the mercury in the amalgam. Let them be taken off and substituted by white (best = ceramic) fillings.
why did you get silver fillings. that does not make sense! silver is a poison and can affect your whole body. dont listen to what your dentist says. they dont know much anyhow!
I have a gold one! Try that.