amalgam fillings

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   Has anyone here ever had them replaced with composite?  I have thought about this alot and I am just curious of any experiences 

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4LittleMonkeys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'insightful Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Location: Sunny South Points: 2295	Post Options Post Reply Quote 4LittleMonkeys Report Post Quote Reply Topic: amalgam fillings Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 9:46am
	Has anyone here ever had them replaced with composite? I have thought about this alot and I am just curious of any experiences

elus0814 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(2) Perennial Pinner 4 years 103 days Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Points: 6451	Post Options Post Reply Quote elus0814 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 11:04am
	I only have composite fillings but my sister is in the process of having her 'silver' fillings replaced. She said it's not too bad but she does't like having an oxygen mask on (so she doesn't breathe in the fumes). It's expensive, it costs more than having a filling put in and insurance doesn't pay any of it.

4LittleMonkeys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'insightful Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Location: Sunny South Points: 2295	Post Options Post Reply Quote 4LittleMonkeys Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 11:27am
	Liz, is she doing it because of the mercury concerns, for cosmetic purposes, or are her fillings wearing out? thanks

moonangel12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(8) P'insane Perennial Pinner 5 years 42 days Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Points: 12486	Post Options Post Reply Quote moonangel12 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 11:39am
	I think my mom has gotten a few replaced b/c the old ones were wearing out/falling out, but I don't remember for sure. I'll have to try and remember to ask her next time I talk to her. I have the composite ones now... I had the silver ones in my baby teeth though. I remember the taste after getting them, and the excruciating "shock" if I accidentally got a piece of foil in my mouth for whatever reason. shiver I don't miss them one bit!
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elus0814 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(2) Perennial Pinner 4 years 103 days Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Points: 6451	Post Options Post Reply Quote elus0814 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 11:52am
	She's doing it for mercury concerns. When she had the fillings done in her early 20's she was told the fillings were safe and she didn't need to worry and that the composite fillings couldn't be put on surface cavities anyway. Then a couple years ago I had to stop at an atm to get cash to pay the dentist and she started asking about my insurance and all that. I told her my insurance wouldn't pay the cost difference between the amalgam and composite fillings and I ran out of checks so I had to pay the difference in cash. I showed her my fillings (many of which are on biting surfaces) and she was shocked that her dentist had not told her the truth. She started doing more research into the dangers of amalgam fillings and decided to have hers replaced. She's working on doing one at a time as she can afford it.

txmom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'inspector Member Rating(25) P'insane Perennial Pinner 5 years 321 days Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Points: 10002	Post Options Post Reply Quote txmom Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 1:06pm
	I have 6 of the amalgam fillings now and they are all at least 25 years old. Two so far were replaced with caps because the metal fillings were loose and food got under them and my tooth ended up cracking becuase of it. So they have been replaced out of necessity and insurance paid a good portion. I am not going to replace my others unless it is a need and insurance will pay for it.
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BTM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(11) Perennial Pinner 4 years 63 days Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Location: Washington Points: 4589	Post Options Post Reply Quote BTM Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 3:16pm
	My dentist is replacing mine. I only have 1 left. I am so glad I'm doing it. I love looking into my mouth and not seeing a bunch of silver! It hasn't been a problem for my insurance to pay. I suppose the medical code the dentist uses to bill the insurance reflects that they are failing. Liz, I imagine your sister's dentist would do that for her. Even if they are still functioning. Edited by BTM - 07 Mar 2012 at 3:18pm
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mairf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(5) Perennial Pinner 6 years 303 days Joined: 22 Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Points: 8974	Post Options Post Reply Quote mairf Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 4:38pm
	The problem with removing amalgam fillings is that mercury is released during removal - more than if it is just left alone. You also have the issue of BPA's in the resin fillings causing endocrine disruptions. I can see not getting more amalgam fillings, but I personally would not have them replaced unless I was having health problems. Check out this article http://www.ncahf.org/pp/amalgampp.html
	Mary Beth, mama to Charlie (11/05) and Sam (2/10)

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	I had heard the same thing as Mary Beth from several different sources at different times. I've had two replaced because they suspected a problem. The rest are going to stay put unless they fail.
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HC in KC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(4) Perennial Pinner 4 years 57 days Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Location: Oz Points: 5796	Post Options Post Reply Quote HC in KC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Mar 2012 at 10:08am
	DH is having his replaced as they wear out. He takes super good care of his teeth, but he's one of those poor folks with awful teeth. At any rate, his dentist said he would just do them as they became lose, and they need it anyway.
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