Should I have my (mercury) amalgam fillings removed?

[Eaglekott]

I have two friends that is dentists one even a Professor, and both say no, not if you don't have any issues with them, The damage was done when they were put there, and they say amalgam if far the best material for fixing caries if if was not for the mercury exposure when they are put there.

 

Second best material to fix teeth is apperently precious gold, The composite plastic once tend to deteriorate over time.

[Petethefeet]

I had my amalgam fillings replaced by white ones in Chiang mai. I went to CM dental in the road past the train station. She is very good.

[MeaMaximaCulpa]

6 hours ago, thecyclist said:

Composite fillings lasting 5 to 10 years? Rarely that long in my case. But my cavities are huge, they usually fall out after a year or two. 

Perhaps talk with your dentist if ceramic inlays may be a better option for big fillings?

[HighPriority]

On 2/5/2025 at 10:59 PM, Will B Good said:

 

I read somewhere that the risks are in removal of the fillings and the biggest risk is to the dentist .....not overly convinced by that though.

I believe your readings are good science, not so sure of your opinion though. 

[3NUMBAS]

Too late by now ,damage is done

[suspectdevice]

I was getting pain in my gums consistently allied with migraines. The specialist advised me that it was my wisdom teeth causing the problems and would have to be removed. When he warned me that one of the side effects of this could be blindness i decided to keep the wisdom teeth.

  I was in Phuket and got all my mercury fillings taken out and replaced with the white. Since doing that i have never had any of the pain i used to have.

  I would encourage anyone to go for it. 😁👍