I'm having my amalgam mercury fillings removed....?
613529
The only legitimate reason to remove a perfectly servicable amalgam filling (that is one that is functioning with no sign of decay) is for esthetics.  They are ugly, thats it.  If you choose to remove them, be prepared to accept it when your conditions do not improve.  Be prepared to accpet the additional cost, both short term and long term of changing your fillings to the "pretty composite fillings".
310132
Fillings are no big deal.\nThe give you a shot to numb any pain there might be, then they use a drill to scrape out the decayed tooth bits, then they fill the hole. Ask for white fillings, they cost a little more, but the look SO much nicer and don't contain any mercury products.
1074439
The crown can be removed, but it would need to be replaced with another crown.  There was too much tooth structure removed during the preparation for the crown to have composite bonding placed.  Discuss with your dentist the problems you have with the crowns.... are they too thick?  Do you not like the shade?
1148102
He will remove the decay and place a filling, he will not just leave a gap in your teeth. Don't worry!!
209804
The problem with amalgam fillings is they have to drill away almost all of the tooth, leaving it very weak, so often the tooth will collapse after only a couple of years. Also they are ugly.\n\nResin ones, on the other hand, look far better, are much stronger and more durable. But you will probably need to sell your right arm to afford one, and they can react with your tooth tissue, especially if you are under 25, and cause pain for anything up to 6 months after you've had it. What's more, if decay occurs under the filling, they can tell with an amalgam one but not with a resin one, or not without an x-ray anyway.\n\nNot many dentists will make you aware of those last 2 points, they want you to pick the expensive option, especialy in the UK as amalgam ones come under the NHS and resin ones don't. I do still normally go for resin ones, but you should know all the pros and cons before choosing.
541876
Please go to a dentist right away and do NOT fill your cavity with an epoxy--especially one with steel in it. First off, you will definitely be filling in bacteria that will continue to eat away at the enamel underneath. That means that eventually, not only will you be in severe pain, but you will be at risk for an infection and may necessitate a root canal (something to avoid--trust me on this!!!) So sooner or later, you're going to a dentist.\n\nSecondly, your dentist will have to remove your makeshift filling--it will be ten times more difficult if the epoxy has steel in it--which means that either the healthy part of your tooth may be damaged in the process, or the entire tooth may end up being extracted. Then you get into the world of dental implants, and having to worry about THAT falling out, and not just a filling!\n\nPlease just clean it out the best you can and see a dentist immediately. If you absolutely must do something yourself, then use the temporary dental filler available in drugstores but you should still see a dentist as soon as possible.\n\nSeriously, what you pay now to have that filling replaced by a dentist is only a fraction of what it would cost down the road if you try to do your own garage dentistry.\n\nGood luck.
989380
1) The FIRST thing that comes to mind is the medicine or vitamins that you are taking.. when did the metallic taste start? Did you start taking any particular medicine at that time.. did you start taking Any particular vitamin at that time?\n\n2)A possible solution might be to eat some yogurt or buttermilk containing live cultures.  This will help restore a normal bacterial colony to the GI tract and get rid of the symptoms... I have heard of this being done before.\n\n3) Another thing that comes to mind but doubt if it is done nowadays.. long ago(not too long ago) dentists would do fillings with mercury and this would leave a metallic taste in the mouth....\n\nAll in All... take a look at the medicinal angle.. Did you recently start taking something new???  I wish there was a way to find out what you did to figure out what was wrong but with these Yahoo answers.. theres does not seem to be any way to follow up
949106
I had mine removed and it was a piece of cake. They knock you out so you don't feel a thing.  If you aren't having any problems then I wouldn't worry about them.  If your dentist recommends getting them out, then I would inquire more at that time.  No need to worry now.
606510
go to your dentist and ask to have a cosmetic clean. not your usual trip and dental check up thing. ask your dentist for it. and also avoid caffeine. it stains your teeth.
980258
Go back to the dentist and have him/her to remove that!
1129324
First off the fillings that are done on front teeth are done in about the same manner as ones done on the back teeth.  Sometimes they can even be done without anesthetic, but this is something to ask your dentist about at the appointment (if he or she thinks you should be numbed up just do it!).\n\nAll fillings done on the front teeth are done with a resin composite material that has really gotten better in the last few years.  There are many different shades of the material so it can perfectly match your natural tooth.  If you can not see where the cavities are in your teeth then you probably wont see the fillings either ( a lot of times they can be done from the lingual-tongue side- of the tooth so you cant see it.)  \n\nOver time, though the fillings do break down around the margins where the tooth meets the filling and you can develop stain around this area.  That is furthered along if you have bad habits like smoking, drinking a lot of staining drinks, ect.  \n\nThe fillings in your front teeth have no more of a chance of falling out than the ones in your back teeth.  If they are on the edge of the tooth, on the edge you bite with , you should be careful and not bite into hard objects to protect them.\n\nThe nice thing about the white filling material is that it is actually bonded to the tooth, the older style metal or amalgam fillings just filled a hole, so the margins leaked a lot easier.\n\nThere is an art to placing composite fillings though, and like any art there will be some that do it better than another.  In any case, your dentist should only want you to be happy and healthy so if anything bothers you let him or her know!
935894
I think you need to consult with your dentist.
702906
Hello! Ok, so if I am understanding correctly, one of your sealants has fell out. Ok so no big deal. You say you are going back to the dentist soon to get it replaced, so in the meantime just keep those deep groves cleaned by daily brushing. A sealant is only a protective layer to fill in deep grooves on molars in children adn young adults for preventative measures. It will be A-OK until you get back to the dentist! Good Luck
677682
well... i got spacers and i kept them in... you should definatly call your docter and tell him so you can make an appointment to put them back... and remember... they put them there for a reason so dont take them out!
944588
do contact the state dental board and lodge your complaint. i personally would speak seriously with my current dentist about what happened and ask his opinion on what additional action he advises if any.
613643
Hi sweetie, well first of all I'm glad your mum took you to the dentist today and well done for getting a big filling done - I bet it wasn't as bad as you expected, was it? It's quite common for your teeth to hurt a bit after they've had fillings put in them, especially if the filling is big like yours. It can take up to a week for the pain to go completely, but the important thing is - the pain should get better, not worse. If it gets worse, you need to go back to the dentist. When I had a really big filling done recently it hurt for about a week, I found that rinsing my mouth regularly with warm salty water helped. I hope it feels better soon, and at least now you know the hole in your tooth is sorted. Now just take good care of your teeth and hopefully it won't happen again!
210668
Go back to the dentist as soon as possible.  When I broke my filling 3 weeks ago, they filled the tooth again.  The dentist put a silver band around my tooth to help mold the filling.  Since fillings harden faster the band helps the filling take form faster and helps the filling adhere to the tooth.  I would think since there is a apart of your tooth left they can put a crown on it.    The idea behind the temp filling is to keep the area from getting infected and to make sure the root canal was okay.  You should be fine go back to the dentist Monday morning if you can.  I had my root canal today, I feel your pain! I need two crowns.  Good luck!