Many of the LLMDs I've seen have recommended that I get my five amalgym (sp) fillings replaced. Before I became ill, I was working to replace all the older dental work I had done as a kid. I've been to a biological dentist, actually two but one of them was a crook, so I know I don't have any cavities except for one in a 35 year old gold crown that I will have replaced in the next few weeks.
I would like to know with either a yes or a no if having your amalgym fillings removed has helped improve your health.
I don't need an explanation, just a yes or no answer.
I'm running out of money and don't want to have something done that might not help and many make things worse. I've read past posts, but I want to hear updated info.
Many thanks! C.P.
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
I got well without getting any of my metal fillings replaced.
My lyme doctor said that, evidently, it wasn't necessary in my case.
I take that to mean if you improve with treatment the way I did, you don't need the fillings removed.
I got rid of lyme 8 1/2 years ago with all my fillings and I am still rid of lyme today.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yes.
Posted by DaveNJ (Member # 17362) on :
yes
Posted by DaveNJ (Member # 17362) on :
yes
Posted by C.P. (Member # 38378) on :
Thank you for your replies. I hope others who have experience with having their amalgam fillings replaced will "chime in".
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Gold is good. No problem with gold in the mouth. It's actually a very good metal with some good properties internally.
Still, as you are "running out of money" definitely, I would not get the amalgams replaced. It's not worth going into debt over or putting your finances on a thin wire.
I did all mine 20 years ago and I'm still very ill (though I've not been able to address the various tick-borne infections as I would have liked).
I would not put in any new amalgams, of course. If you have to have any new fillings in the future, you might then change but I'd not go stirring up trouble. The composite materials are not perfect, either. Gold really is the best but still soft by itself.
But gold fillings are no longer in anyone's budget. Be sure you get to keep that gold crown. If it's broken, it's still your gold and it can be reused in various ways. Maybe repaired. -
Posted by C.P. (Member # 38378) on :
Thanks Keebler! I was hoping to hear from you. The crown itself is not broken, but the tooth it protected has a cavity so it will be replaced. It's the only cavity I have. From what I've been told by many LLMDs, having different kinds of metal in your mouth creates a "battery" effect.
I decided not to have all the fillings replaced immediatley and will just do one at a time over the next few years.
My dentist recommended I get a Clifford Test completed to see what dental materials are most compatable with my body chemistry.
The Lyme, Babesia, and Bart have really affected the muscles and nerves in my mouth and neck area the most, so having work done on any of my teeth is going to be a physical nightmare. I'll get through it, however.
Thanks again, Keebler. It's always good to hear from you. I hope you are doing well.
C.P.
Posted by Catgirl (Member # 31149) on :
Yes (crowns too). My biological dentist also took my insurance.
Posted by C.P. (Member # 38378) on :
Yes, my biological dentist takes my insurance too. I was thrilled!
Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :
If your teeth don't hurt and you don't need a filling, I wouldn't touch them
"I would like to know with either a yes or a no if having your amalgym fillings removed has helped improve your health."
Absolutely not. Worst (and one of the most expensive) mistakes I've made in this healing journey.
I was also replacing fillings that I had since I was a kid.
NONE were giving me problems before the replacement.
I've been in horrible pain for 6 years ever since. One filling has been replaced 6 times.
I WISH I had gold fillings/crowns, those last forever and they are antibacterial.
I was allergic to the replacement material that the biological dentist used (they aren't healthier than the metal ones, unless you have a serious mercury issue in your body WHICH YOU CAN BE TESTED FOR PRIOR TO REMOVAL, I wish I had known this prior to touching my teeth).
I've had the Clifford test recommended to me, but I found it more informative to get patch testing so I'd know EXACTLY what substances I'm allergic to.
Formulations for products on the Clifford test change so you keep needing to retest, also I've known people who did the Clifford test and STILL had problems with the materials.
Allergeaze and Dormer are companies that have dental panels and metal panels. A good allergist or dermatologist can test you.
There's an essential elements urine test by Doctors Data that can tell you if metals are even an issue.
Lastly, another friend had her amalgams replaced. She was not warned ahead of time that every time a tooth is drilled, there's a danger of it cracking.
The filling was put on her tooth over a crack. A bacterial infection grew under the filling and infected the whole tooth causing way more problems.
Posted by lax mom (Member # 38743) on :
I replaced mine before I first got sick. I also had root canalled teeth removed last year in hopes that I would get better afterward. It made no difference.
I am glad I no longer have mercury in my mouth,just for peace of mind, but I regret having the 2 root canalled teeth pulled.
Posted by karawhite (Member # 41374) on :
From another point of view, it may not be worth it to replace the fillings now, during treatment. When fillings are replaced, mercury is released into the body, and will actually poison your body more than if it just stays in your teeth like it has for years. Just something to consider.
Posted by C.P. (Member # 38378) on :
Thank you so much for all of this information. I was going to get the Clifford Test completed but will look at the options metioned (Thanks Judie!). I didn't know about the patch and urine testing.
I have to get the gold crown replaced because there is decay underneath it. Luckily, I don't have any root canals.
My gut is telling me that my teeth are not preventing me from getting well even though there's a lot of literature stating the contrary.
It's so difficult to decide what's right and in my best interest, and that is why I'm so grateful for all you who share your expereinces with me. There's so much to learn.