Does anyone think that there is a relationship between dental fillings and certain diseases?
480257
Yes MS ..mercury in fillings
283245
yes, it is. ice is hard and brittle. this in itself is enough to chip or crack teeth. fillings and teeth are further adversely affected by the expansion and contraction that occurs with the sudden temperature change. the extremes in temperature may affect nerve endings in already sensitive teeth and lead to extreme discomfort.
1062297
how does this have to do with diseases and conditions?
251975
tooth decay can actually turn out to be a serious problem if left untreated.\nIf dental decay reaches the pulp of the tooth, there can be serious implications. The pulp of the tooth contains nerves, blood vessels, and other tissues connected to the rest of the body. The same blood supply that goes to the heart, the liver, the brain, and all other organs of the body, also circulates through the jaw, which carries the blood to the infected tooth and back.\nCan an individual die from dental caries? The answer is absolutely yes! If the infection is in the upper arch and breaks through the maxillary sinus and carries the infecting agents toward the cerebral tissue, an individual can suffer a cavernous sinus thrombosis which can result in death. On the other hand, if the infection is in the lower arch and the infection reaches the fascial tissues under the mandible, a condition called Ludwig's angina can occur which in fact suffocates the patient and can result in mortality.\nAbout gum disease this can lead to infective endocarditis, a potentially fatal disease in which the sac around the heart becomes inflamed; a weakened immune system that can slow wound healing and lower a person's response to hepatitis B and flu vaccines; lung infections in people with chronic lung diseases; a higher risk of delivering premature infants and; finally, tooth loss. \nI hope i was helpful.
81127
This may sound goofy, but you may want to rule out a dental infection/problem.  They can often cause body aches, lethargy, etc.  Be sure to see your dentist.
1050492
It can affect your HEART...seriously...my mom is a dental hygenist and has told me about it numerous times!!!  Go to a dentist A.S.A.P.!!!!!!
935894
I think you need to consult with your dentist.
1125705
my mom and dad go to mexico once a year, whether they need it or not, to do dental exams and cleanings and root canals, they claim the fillings used are a better metal than the usa uses and it is much cheaper and depsite what you think it is also safe my mom has been a dr. for 10= yrs and she trusts them, and like someone said you can get good legal drugs for the pain...which i am sure there will be and for that i wish you a very speedy recovery.
46676
If there is infection of oral cavity and any bleeding points then there is a possibility.\n\nother possibility is...........\n\nIf u drink 50 gallon of saliva, its sufficient to make u infected.
987892
No. The bulky nature of the lumineers wiil make it even harder to mauntain ypur teeth and the gum disease will get worse.
946338
yes, i had this problem about 6 years ago when I got a white filling and I had to get it changed to a silver one due to it causing me a lot of pain.\nIn march this year, I got 3 white fillings and already they have started to break off.\nI think they are weaker than the silver fillings and when I finally get to see a dentist, I will be asking for the silver ones again
558128
Some people don't get them at all. One of mine didn't come in until I was in my 20's. I don't have dental insurance, so it is still there just hanging around with the rest of my teeth.  \nI think way back humans had them because of the food that they ate, but now that humans don't have to eat the rough food, our mouths have adapted to not needing these teeth to eat.
398674
Yes.  It's not as common here in the United States as in other, 3rd world nations. If a tooth becomes infected and left untreated or not treated early enough, the infection can spread to the blood stream-which commonly becomes fatal. It's highly important to practive good hygiene as well as visit your dentist regularly.  Even those who practice good oral hygeine, can still get a cavity.  Some cavities stay small and unnoticed for a while.  Which is why going to the dentist, and getting the exam and x-ray can allow for early detection and prevention.
774611
AMALGAM USED IN DENTAL FILLINGS IS PRIMARILY COMPOSED OF LEAD (Pb) AND MERCURY (Hg).THERE'S ALSO SOME OTHER METALS USED TO VARIOUS DEGREES DEPENDING ON THE AMALGAM MANUFACTURER. THESE METALS INCLUDE SILVER(Ag), COPPER (Cu), TIN (Sn)  AND SEVERAL  OTHERS. EACH KIND OF METAL IMPARTS DIFFERENT PROPERTIES.
121064
No, it doesn't cause cavities... but chewing on straws, ice, gum, etc. all the time could lead to future TMJ problems.
910650
This could be linked, but Im not a doctor so I cant say.  it may be worth looking at and reading.\n\nPS I hope it helps.
17179
disease of the mouth can also affect the heart.