Hi Guys I've been having a lot of problems with my teeth lately and I can't put off going to the dentist much longer. The problem is that I have quite a few mercury fillings. Some of these are going to have to be renewed, which will involve them being drilled out and new ones put in. unfortunately no special precautions will be taken by the dentist. There may even be some teeth that get mercury fillings for the first time :-(
According to the dentist, he could put white fillings in the teeth at the front for 'cosmetic reasons' but if I want them at the back I would need a note from the doc to say I was allergic to mercury. It's pretty academic anyway as there's no way I can afford them. Living on disability benefits I get the dental treatment free, but non mercury fillings or removal of mercury isn't included. i know health is a priority but when it's a choice of paying my rent or paying for non mercury fillings and being homeless then it ain't much of a choice. I feel my immune system is already severely compromised (I have myalgic encephomeyelytis) so is there anything I can do to lesten the impact of all this mercury floating about. Cheers Kirsteen
