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Amalgam filling safety
I have around 8 amalgam filling in my mouth. Today one has eroded. I want to get it done but read online amalgam filling are very dangerous. I am on first trimester please advice
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Amalgam fillings are outdated and they have several disadvantages. Not durable and cause secondary caries.
Do composite restoration. Its good, durable and safe.
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Amalgam restorations are harmful but don't worry, you can get those replaced with composite of GIC restorations as well. If the tooth that has distorted restoration in not under pain, you can get it replaced without any fear.
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visit your nearest dentist and replace the amalgam restorations with gic or composite ones.
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Yes amalgam filling is not suitable during pregnancy as it may have adverse effects on your pregnancy.
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You should probably get the amalgam filling replaced with other filling material which the dentist will provide you, like GIC, CalciumHydroxide and others.
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Do not panic, just get your amalgam filling replaced safely without any intake of the same.
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Dr. Isha Pal
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Amalgam fillings are not advisable anymore, infact they are banned in several countries. If you do not have any pain, you can get those removed, get the Composite or GIC restorations done. Do not wait for long as the amalgam fillings cause micro leakage and can decay the tooth from inside.
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Visit a Dentist and get the re restorations done.
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Brush your teeth twice a day, and as you are in your first trimester, do not take any medicine by yourself if there’s a toothache. It’s better to consult a Dental surgeon and get the treatment done.
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Dr. Harsha Snitha
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Amalgam Restoration is not advised for pregnant women as it contains mercury which may lead to various effects like low birthweight babies , Restoring or Removing Amalgam filling not recommended in pregnancy and Breastfeeding .
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Hie. ...dear, amalgam restoration has high retention but it has side effects also...u can go for a composite restoration...it is tooth colore and has no side effects...
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