Amalgam fillings in teeth

[rosserk]

Hi all, does anyone have any knowledge about amalgam fillings and Sjögrens? I read somewhere that if you suffer from Sjögrens and have amalgam fillings that it’s a good idea to have them removed and replaced with a different material? Is this a good idea and can it help give any kind of relief? My mouth is so dry and sore all the time that it’s really difficult to get any type of relief! Any advice would be appreciated please? 💐

[honeybug]

Hi rosserk 😊🌸🌿🦋

I have watched Dr Memnet Oz an American Dr that has a daily television show who investigated amalgam fillings. Through on air tests performed by a specialist in toxicity it was proven via specialized testing equipment that just brushing your teeth with silver fillings releases unsafe levels that have ill effects on our health. Also as amalgam fillings break down over decades it can migrate from the tooth out into the soft tissues (called tattooing) and cause health problems. Dr Oz advised all patients to replace their amalgam fillings for composite fillings (white ones). It is expensive to do this.

However if you suspect it is affecting your health then it might be worth the cost and effort.

Best wishes for a good outcome.

Take care.

😊🌸🌿🦋🤗💗😘🙏

[rosserk in reply to honeybug]

Hi honeybug, thanks for the response. I’ve had my fillings for over 40 years. The other day when I was eating it suddenly felt like I had a tiny pebbles in my mouth. I thought there was something in the food but it turned out it was part of my filling. It literally disintegrated in my mouth into several pieces. It was over the bank holiday so I couldn’t get to a dentist until yesterday, I had to put up with it for two days. It was so sharpe it was catching on my tongue making it extremely sore, it was miserable!

I mentioned to the dentist yesterday about Sjogrens and amalgam fillings and he said it was nonsense. I’m still going to look into having them removed completely but yesterday’s appointment was an emergency temporary fix. 💐

[honeybug in reply to rosserk]

Hi rosserk, sorry about your filling crisis. I’m glad you got it fixed. Is there anyway that you can forget mentioning Sjögrens and just explain that the filings are so old that you want them replaced with composite materials instead. Maybe you could get somewhere going that way instead. Hope so.

Xxx EJ 😊🌸🌿🦋🤗💗😘🙏

[puffyface]

I was told that actually disturbing them to replace them causes more problems so better to leave them until they need to be changed and then replace with white.

[rosserk in reply to puffyface]

Hi Puffyface I was thinking the exact same thing but a one off disturbance compared to the 40 years they’ve resided in my mouth might be worth the risk. Particularly as I believe mine are slowly eroding away. 😭

[Zara-LouiseD]

I am a total believer that amalgam fillings (and the mercury they contain) are responsible for or contribute to illnesses in the body - it’s essentially heavy metal poisoning 24/7....

Add to that that I clench my teeth a lot, and that’s a recipe for disaster!

I took the decision to have all of mine removed this year (I think there were 6 left) and I have one more to go before I do a heavy metal detox to see if it makes a difference.

I have many mild autoimmune conditions/symptoms including Sjögrens and I’m testing the theory and I’m hopeful for improvement 😁

I would say though that if you do decide to have yours removed, you need to make sure that you ask your dentist to use a rubber dam whilst removing the amalgam fillings - to prevent you swallowing any of the bits or the dust. There will be some inhalation of microscopic dust during drilling and removal, but that is a temporary inconvenience in my opinion, compared to the filling remaining in my mouth and constantly releasing its toxins!

[rosserk in reply to Zara-LouiseD]

Hi, thanks for the comprehensive response it’s very much appreciated.

I’ve been the dentist over the years and had my amalgam fillings re-drilled when they’ve needed repair, without and precautions. I remember at the time the smell of the metal and the dust taste in my mouth which worried me at the time but I trusted the dentist knew what she was doing.

I think I’ve made the decision to have all of mine removed and replaced but I need to make some proper enquiries as to how they will be removed and what precautions they will take.

I hope you start to see some improvements in your symptoms please let us all know if you do.

Kindest regards 💐

[Paprika60 in reply to Zara-LouiseD]

Hi Zara

I just read your note from 2 years ago and wonder if you have been finding far better health due to having had all your fillings redone. My dentist told me I should leave them alone as extraction would be much more dangerous and the leakage is less quantity of toxic than what we would get from breathing London air. I have been looking into this as I have had quite a lot of dental work done since my teenage years. I am in London and was told that the only place I can truly trust is going to the licensed dentist in Amsterdam. Nobody does it properly in UK apparently as the equipment for proper extraction is a must. I would appreciate to know if you found this to be the case.

[Zara-LouiseD in reply to Paprika60]

Hi there

I had my fillings removed one at a time over the course of a year, and I made sure that they used a rubber dam? for every extraction which meant that no amalgam could get into my mouth. There will have been a small amount of dust but I think the rubber thing was laid over my nose a bit.

I was more concerned about the leaching of Mercury every day than a small contamination of possible dust during each extraction.

I think it has made a difference to my health as the last couple of years I haven’t had the usual Lupus type symptoms that was getting and haven’t been as sensitive to sunlight etc. I’m assuming that my body is having to deal with less heavy metal toxins, therefore can better deal with day to day stuff without over reacting. I still have some joint pain but I think once triggered, inflammatory arthritis doesn’t totally disappear?

It hasn’t made any difference to Sjogrens symptoms sadly.

You have to make the best choice for you, but I definitely don’t regret my decision to have the fillings removed. Just make sure that the dentist uses a rubber dam whilst removing any amalgam.

[Paprika60 in reply to Zara-LouiseD]

Thanks so much for your reply. I will look into it when Covid situation is lessened in UK. I have been on hydroxychloroquine for five years and this has really helped with joint inflammation. Hydroxy does have side effects and I have recently reduced it from 400 mg daily to 200mg daily and feeling better. I also use essential oil mixture daily which help with both circulation and general good feeling. I do hope your joint pain will lessen. As for dry mouth, I have recently experimented with gargling with diluted myrrh just before bed and this has helped noticeably. all best wishes from London

[Beverly]

Amalgam fillings are not good I had mine removed it didn't make a difference with the dry mouth. Do you use Biotene mouth moisturizing gel, I take coconut oil for the burning and rinse with Bi-carb soda this helps my mouth.

[rosserk in reply to Beverly]

Hi Beverly, yes I use Biotene and it’s good but I only get two tubes on prescription and it doesn’t last if I don’t use it sparingly. I will certainly try the coconut oil and bicarbonate soda. Thanks for your response 💐

[Ollyanna]

Hi! My dentist removed all my amalgam fillings years ago because they leach into your system and are not healthy for anyone!

I, like Beverley, found biotene mouth wash very good, especially before bed. My mouth doesn't feel quite so dry if I wake during the night. I find sugar-free gum provides relief during the day esp.when I need to talk! I do a lot if that! I apply EUCERIN wool alcohol to my lips esp at night to prevent cracking in the corners. (Sugar in my diet seems to exacerbate that problem.!) I hope this helps you in some way.

[rosserk in reply to Ollyanna]

Hi, thank you for your response.

Yes I use biotene and I often wake several times during the night to reapply it my mouth gets so dry and uncomfortable. I also chew gum and apply lip balm. I’m going to ask my consultant to let me try an immune suppressant (Plaquenil) before I go mad 😭

[Roopavati]

Hi rosserk

I had all my amalgam fillings removed about 5 years ago. They had been accumulating for over 40 years. There were cracks and decay accumulating between some teeth and the fillings.

I was looking for a way to hold my teeth for as long as possible.

So the amalgam fillings are all out and I've had my teeth for another 5 years.

The process was long and expensive.

I am hyper conscious of cleaning my teeth after every meal. This has helped so the dentist says.

It hasn't helped with dealing with the dry mouth. Sorry to say. However cleaning my teeth about 5 - 10 times a day gives me a short period of relief.

I can get a little relief by massaging my salivary glands and another little trick for me is to eat yogurt. The fat from the yogurt coats the back of the tongue. Better for me than other substances. That gives me a little relief.

Take care and good luck with your management

cheers

Roopavati