A 31-year-old member asked:
Is their a wait period after having a amalgam (mercury) tooth filling removed for trying to conceive?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
No: One has nothing to to with the other.
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Dr. David Padula commented
Dentistry 36 years experience
Removing an amalgam restoration does release some mercury content that should not have any bearing as to the safety of getting pregnant.
Mar 4, 2013
Dr. Park Firebaughanswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
No: I'm not aware of any evidence that removing amalgam fillings will improve your chances of conception.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Irrelevant: Most research finds no relationship between fillings and symptoms of mercury poisoning or other side effects. Eventually, any cavity if not treated, can lead to pain, infection, root canal and even tooth loss. See your dentist for evaluation, x-rays and treatment.
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