Visiting the Dentist, we should be aware of this info.

[Ellie-Louise]

I came across this link while reading a link from another post. It's something I would never have known about or even considered the possibility of.

thyroid.about.com/od/Basics...

[flatfeet1]

Yes, I posted about this a year ago when I felt my worst. I believe a plastic filling either made my hypothyroidism worse or started it off.

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu....

[Hidden]

Strewth! I have defended my old mercury fillings against many a greedy dentist. Don't I feel vindicated!

And, of course, thyroid sufferers should have their thyroid shielded when (as is now routine at the dentist) they take x-rays of one's teeth. Mine refused to provide one last time I was in The Chair. 'you don't need that' he said, as he retreated behind his lead screen. I don't think they even had one! Grrr. However, I only do the dentist about once every 10 years (being phobic) and barring accidents (fingers x-ed) I shan't be seeing HIM again.