can u get ill from old fillings?

Question

i had my fillings done when i was 11 i'm now 38

Answer 1

There is no reliable research that supports that claim. You can have something going on systemically that can affect your mouth. If you're worried that you're ill, check with your primary care doctor and have some bloodwork done. Also have regular checkups with your dentist for him to check the old fillings to make sure they are not leaking. Good luck!

Answer 2

There is no direct evidence of toxicity from metal fillings despite many people trying to prove it.

An extremely low number of people may be allergic to an ingredient in the filling but this should be proven by clinical testing.

If you have been regularly seeing a dentist, maintaining a good oral hygiene regime then there is no reason to get old fillings replaced.

Answer 3

they usually need to be replaced every 15 years or so, to be honest. There may be some that are really good and last longer.

If there is recurrent decay around the old filling, and it goes deep and causes infection, you could get ill.

Talk to your dentist about this because I cannot visually see the restoration nor current xrays of it, and cannot be accurate in an answer.

Answer 4

i have old fillings too but whats important is to have them check regularly if there's any crack, leakage, or whatever you call it so you won't get ill from bacteria. with the metal thing being toxic because of the mercury ingredient (but hey old people are living so well with old fillings!), whether true or not, i have changed mine to the tooth colored filling. just want to make them look better. that's all :)

Answer 5

supposedly the silver in them can be toxic although I dont know how many old fillings you would need to have in order to impact your health. My husband had his replaced with non-toxic natural looking fillings and I might do the same soon.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Have the whole tooth pulled. You'll regret it when it abcesses.