My question is 'Would an amalgam filling have a detrimental effect on my SLE?' I had all my amalgam fillings removed about 30 years ago because the amalgam ones were leaching. Sure would appreciate your comments.
I'm due to go to the dentist next mon... - St Thomas Lupus T...
I'm due to go to the dentist next month. The plan of treatment is to replace an old composite filling with an amalgam one.
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I'm not aware of any direct links with lupus and amalgam fillings but I would suggest that if there is an alternative you should have it. I too had all my fillings replaced years ago and would not have any put back unless there was no choice. X
I'm thinking the official answer to this is no. I seem to recall this question being asked a while ago and Prof D'Cruz saying that. I will check and put the answer here if it's not correct.
Just to confirm what I said Prof D'Cruz also said "There is no evidence that I am aware of that amalgam fillings are detrimental to SLE".