Question 1

wanted to know if i can get mercury poisoning from silver filling?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: It is more possible to get mercury poison by eating 'tuna fish' 3x per day . (this actually happened to a patient of mine).

Question 2

im 8weeks pregnant and had a silver filling put in isit harmful to my unborn baby has i heard its harmful has it  leaks mercury?

Accepted Answer

Please consult: With your dentist as I am sure your dentist can  explain what is in the filling and if u have a cavity or dental problem and it is left untreated it could cause infection and other problems which be serious.

Question 3

i am in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy. i will need a root canal on a tooth that already has a large silver filling. my dentist said not to worry about exposing the fetus to mercury in the process. is there anything to fear? seems conflicting info?

Accepted Answer

: This is a topic of controversy in dentistry. You for sure will expose to a higher amount of mercury vapor when the filling is removed but the procedure is contraindicated or not during pregnancy is still debated. Your tooth needs to be taken care of so unless you sacrifice your tooth with extraction, you probably do not have other choice. If you are still in doubt, you can get a 2nd opinion.

Question 4

i have like 12 cavities and they're all silver fillings unfortunately. is the mercury in them more dangerous for adults patients?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There is no conclusive evidence that the mercury is more dangerous. There have been studies that show mercury is released into the body. Mercury is a known neurotoxin. The american dental association and the fda seem to be waffling on the question. I felt that there was enough known to stop using mercury fillings back in the late '90's. I see far fewer cracked and broken teeth with bonded fillings.

Question 5

hello, i am 13 weeks pregnant and most likely going to need a filling replaced. my dentist still uses silver fillings. do i need to worry about the mercury in the filling while pregnant? do i need to find a dentist who does white fillings??

Accepted Answer

: By FDA website: "if you are a person who is in one of the high-risk populations identified and need a new filling, the FDA recommends you avoid dental amalgam if possible and appropriate". Pregnant women belong to the high-risk populations. Yes, you should talk with the dentist and request an alternative.

Question 6

could amalgam in dental fillings cause mercury poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Nope: If so, most of the world's population would have died off by now.. So many silver fillings have been placed in the last 150 years, a problem with their use would have manifested itself a long, long, long time ago.

Question 7

can the removal of amalgam fillings cause mercury poisoning or headaches? thats what i have since i removed mine.

Accepted Answer

I am certain that: the dentist collected all of the materials that were removed. It is probably coincidental that you now have headaches. Take an over the counter analgesic as directed. You do not have mercury poisoning. If the headaches persist for 48 hours with analgesics then call your primary health care provider for evaluation. You might have sinus infection.

Question 8

would inhaling a mercury filling cause mercury poisoning? if one was inhaled, could it be removed from the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Mercury: Typically Mercury dental filling is an amalgam, containing metallic Mercury.  Organic mercury is toxic. If you inhaled into lung you would be coughing. X ray can detect if presence

Question 9

can fillings cause discoloration on my gums? i had a silver filling used to fill a cavity, and now the gum next to it looks like it is turning bluish or something. i don't know what's going on. should i see my dentist?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes you should see your dentist to make sure that the discoloration is related to the silver filling that was placed and not being caused by some other problems.

If during the procedure to place the new filling the dentist had to cut our an old filling something called an amalgam tattoo can occur.  This happens when a fine dust of silver impregnates the gum tissue giving it a blue grey color.  Like any other tattoo the mark is permanent unless surgically removed.

Question 10

what is the best test for mercury poisoning from amalgam dental fillings?

Accepted Answer

No test needed: Mercury poisoning does not occur from mercury amalgam dental fillings. It's an urban myth. Don't be taken in by online ads for such testing.

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Im 8weeks pregnant and had a silver filling put in isit harmful to my unborn baby has i heard its harmful has it leaks mercury?

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I am in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy. i will need a root canal on a tooth that already has a large silver filling. my dentist said not to worry about exposing the fetus to mercury in the process. is there anything to fear? seems conflicting info?

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I have like 12 cavities and they're all silver fillings unfortunately. is the mercury in them more dangerous for adults patients?

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Hello, i am 13 weeks pregnant and most likely going to need a filling replaced. my dentist still uses silver fillings. do i need to worry about the mercury in the filling while pregnant? do i need to find a dentist who does white fillings??

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Could amalgam in dental fillings cause mercury poisoning?

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Can the removal of amalgam fillings cause mercury poisoning or headaches? thats what i have since i removed mine.

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Would inhaling a mercury filling cause mercury poisoning? if one was inhaled, could it be removed from the lungs?

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Can fillings cause discoloration on my gums? i had a silver filling used to fill a cavity, and now the gum next to it looks like it is turning bluish or something. i don't know what's going on. should i see my dentist?

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What is the best test for mercury poisoning from amalgam dental fillings?

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