If you have different fillings in your teeth, e.g.amalgam on one and gold on another, would you get a charge?

Question

like a weak electric charge? Would it change the taste in your mouth?

Answer 1

Whenever two different metals make contact with one another, a potential difference will almost always be generated across the two. This phenomenon is known in physics as galvanism. It happens very frequently in dentistry. After several weeks, or possibly even several months, the jolt should weaken (or your perception of it will diminish) and you will most likely forget about the whole thing. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

They both have mercury in them and are likely toxic unless you got lucky on the gold. Many people feel that metal in one's teeth upsets one's immune system negatively. My concern would be not with the electric charge or taste but with the toxicity of the mercury fillings. A biological dentist specializes in removal of them. A good herbal metal detox program (like Nature's Sunshine) is good after they are removed.

Answer 3

yes, only if the two metal surfaces are NOT tarnished. a small electric charge will happen. if this is happening, eat some eggs..the sulfur in the eggs will tarnish the metals.

Answer 4

No. Both of those materials are used precisely because they will not react and pick up a charge.

Answer 5

maybe one will be more sensitive than the other, use sensitive toothpaste.
The key to thick teeth is to get some calcium tablets.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

no they wouldnt place them in your mouth if they were to give u a shock...they simply dont react!

Answer 8

no but if you then go and chew tin foil it is very painfull.

Answer 9

i dunno, but forks do that to me, and when i first got braces put on it was freaking annoying, went through like four or five different forks every meal