Fillings (23)

one of my fillings appears to have a black outline and the silver part is pinkish in color...no pain no swelling

Subject : Removal of Amalgam fillings.What is the current belief/evidence that the Mercury in this type of filling may over time leech into the system and cause "problems". If removal of Amalgam fillings is suggested, is there a recommended procedure for removal as I am concerned that normal "mist" drilling may cause the Mercury to be swallowed and remain in the stomach.I have heard that "purging" the system after removal is a...

Hi there, I'm 24, and need lots of fillings. I was meant to have 3 today, but only half got done, because even after 3 anesthetic injections, my teeth are so sensitive that when they drilled a hole to fill one of my teeth, it was excruciatingly painful. I was wondering whether I can be put to sleep for these on the nhs, as I have no money, and I really can not have this done unless I am.

I've lost a rather large filling in my upper molar leaving me with not much tooth left. I had no pain, but went to my NHS dentist who has given me 3 choices - restoration work on private, or a crown, or a filling (which he doesnt know how long will last). Since I am able to crown my teeth abroad, - have opted for a filling from this dentist. On my next visit he put in what he called an intermediate filling, but without cleanin...

7 years ago the side wall of a previousy filled tooth broke away. At the time I was pregnant and told that the original filling was metal and wait until you've had the baby. I did and went back several months later, I was measured for a gold onlay. 2 days later some more of the side wall came away, so I went back to the dentist. I was told I could not be re-measured as the gold onlay was now ready to be fitted so I would have ...

Please could you tell me of any known negative effects of amalgam fillings, thank you. I wondered if amalgam could actually have any effect on your gums and bones as I always had very good teeth which seem to have deteriorated since having a metal bridge fitted.The bridge did not bond properly and after the first six months I have had a gap between the bridge and the tooth (for about three years). I have been badly let down by...

I had a filling in 1 of my molars and less than a week later the dentist had to remove the same tooth, I paid 70 for the filling and another 50 to have the same tooth removed less than a week later is this right? I'm also having problems with another tooth I had filled less than 6months later! I'm not happy about this at all!

when having root canal treatment my face neck eye and gums all numbed up but could feel drilling as if nothing had been done. is there an explanation for this as i feel too nervous to go back to try again .