RE: Burning Mouth Syndrome

Follow-Up posted by Melissa (Plaque51@AOL.com) on 19:3:42 3/31/2002

Follow-Up:

I have not heard of nor read anything about mercury from dental fillings causing BMS. I have no fillings in my mouth and as for me being exposed to mercury vapors is very unlikely. Mercury, the little that is used in dental amalgams (silver fillings) is contained in an enclosed capsule. I don't want to get into details about how and what happens to Mercury when mixed with another alloy because I'm not a Chemistry teacher. From what I know about Mercury in dental fillings I find it hard to believe that this would be the reason to cause BMS. I have spoken to many dentists/hygienists since I've been diagnosed with BMS and I'm the onle person they know who has it. They've never had anyone come to them with symptoms of BMS. I never say never, so maybe Mercury in these fillings causes BMS, but I really don't see the connection. If there's an article someone has or knows of that states otherwise Please let me know. For me, Stress plays a very big part in my BMS and I'm sure it does for others.


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