If you experience sensitivity or an adverse reaction from your dental crown or filling, you may be allergic to some of the common metals used in dentistry. The sensitivity may be immediate upon contact or develop later. Symptoms of a dental-related allergy include swelling and inflammation in the gums. The metals that usually cause the most reactions are mercury, nickel, and amalgam.
Dentists use mercury in silver fillings. This brings down the cost of dental fillings for both the dentist and the patient. They also use nickel in many crowns and partial dentures for strength and stability. Amalgam causes the most adverse reactions. It is made from a combination of metals and is also used in fillings. Most dentists use this metal because of its affordability, durability, and ease of application.
The allergists at NY Allergy & Sinus Centers know how inconvenient and expensive dental-related allergies can be. That’s why we’re here to diagnose your allergy and help you find alternatives to metals in your dental care.
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