Allergy to composite resin

[heavencanwait]

Has anyone ever experienced a systemic allergy to composite fillings?  Since I had all my mercury fillings removed (by a qualified specialist) and only when I started refilling the teeth with composite resins did I begin to experience itching (a feeling coming from the inside, out).  I had temporary fillings before the permanent ones and those were fine.  When I first had the composite fillings applied, I experienced some sensitivity in certain teeth which my dentist redid and used a protective layer before refilling the teeth.  For about 3 months now I've had to take an antihistamine tablet every other day because the itching keeps returning.  I have ruled out food, chemical and environmental allergies and have been told by a gynecologist that this type of allergy is not due to hormones.  I've asked my dentist if there is any test I can do but he doesn't know of any and I am considering consulting an allergist but I would like to know if anyone out there has ever experienced this and what you've done.

The allergy could be from another source but it seems too coincidental that the itching first appeared after placing the composite resin fillings.

HELP!!

[ThingsWillGetBetter]

I've been through some very difficult times since March 2017, and have been desperately searching for answers. Back in March I had a dentist appointment where I had 3-5 fillings done (both sides on the top row of teeth). A few days or maybe about a week after the appointment my tongue started to feel swollen on the back right. I then started to constantly have dead skin in my mouth all the time. One day about a month after the appointment, my tongue turned yellow/orange. They thought I had a yeast infection which turned out to be negative when I had it cultured, and the Nystatin rinse and Clotrimazole lozenges I took did nothing. Starting in Late April/Early May, my tongue started to get a burning sensation and my throat was sore on the right side (still is a little bit). After about a month or month and a half the tongue burning dissipated and the swollen feeling did a bit as well. It is now the end of July and I've been seeing several ENTs, PCPs, Dentists, and an Allergy Doctor for the past couple of months. I had some patch testing done and just finished it today and got my results back. I finally have an answer. It turns out that I have Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Acrylates (particularly whatever Acrylates are contained in "OptiBond Solo Plus" adhesive). My allergy doc says once the monomers in the acrylates in my mouth bond to form polymers, I will no longer have any reaction. I am starting a prednisolone regiment for the next month (15mg/5mL). I asked if I could just get them drilled out, and he said yes I may be able to, but that could spark a reaction as the adhesive would get loose in my mouth. I think I will leave them in and see if I get better. It is feeling "mostly" back to normal now after nearly 5 months. I hope this post helps someone, as I know I was desperately searching the internet for answers when I was in the thick of my struggle. God bless all of you, and have a positive attitude about things. Life will get better in time. Don't let your mind control you. If doctors tell you that you don't have anything seriously wrong with you - believe them. I highly suggest you seek out an allergy doctor if you experienced any of the same symptoms as me and think it is not related to the shot you had for numbing. I saw several people say they had severe pain after their injection - that did not happen to me. I did not have my lingual nerve damaged, but if you are searching for answers you may come across this post. I hope this helps someone!

[RyanP00]

I've been suffering with symptoms for three years.  My tongue started to show signs much like yours. the inside of my cheeks started to "peel" for the lack of a better term.  This all started after I had my old fillings replaced with composites. I had a biopsy done and they concluded it was lichenoid mucitis.  I've always believed it was an allergic reaction as there were no other changes in my diet or lifestyle and I don't take any medication, but my dentist has been treating it like lichen planus.  I am going to talk to him again and hopefully get to the end of this.

[alliesuper73]

Did anyone get their composite fillings replaced or removed?  Did your symptoms improve a lot?  

I have 3 fillings...all resin, placed 8 years ago (they replaced my old silver ones).  Gradually since I've developed a swelling under my jaw that makes it difficult to breathe.  Along with rashes on my cheeks.  I've been to a MD and ENT and they can't find anything.

I was going to get them replaced with gold foil yesterday but chickened out.  I need to go back and do one a.s.a.p.
and then I'll do the other 2 after that.

[alliesuper73]

I strongly suspect the fillings have been causing this severe allergic reaction.  2 of the fillings are on the buccal pit (side wall) of each of my lower molars.  The left one is larger and the swelling on my neck there is worse and goes toward my ear.  I think the constant saliva from contact with my cheek wall is leaching the toxic ingredients faster.

[1949lins]

I can't find help either.  I went thru Huggins protocol, all to far away in other states.  I called many holistic dentists and made an appt. for next week for one in Los Angeles.  
Will let you know what happens.  Going out of my mind, all my teeth are now ruined.

[IGI2015]

Hello from Slovenia-EU,

Here is my story if someone needs information about titanium implants.
I become very ill 8 years ago. My life was like vegetation. I researched around all Europe and USA to found doctor or person who can help me.
After 3 years when I totally exchange my lifestyle I found reason for my problems, It vas silver fillings. After 2 years extreme detoxify – I am lucky that I had support from Dr. Andrew Cutler, one of the best doctor in the world for amalgam detoxify – I got 50 % of my life and my health back. But not all.  First I thought that maybe my body is damaged from 15 years of 7 amalgams filling. Than I was shocked when I got information about titanium problems. I had 3 titanium implants with 5 zirconium teeth on. Doctors in my country have told me that titanium is not case for my problems. At that time my problem was:
headache, sinusitis, bleeding gums, pain in the left hand - side where they were implants, problems with vision, problems with memory, great fatigue, without energy, pain in the area of implants, gastro problems. Doctors in my country said that they can’t take out titanium implants safety and that I will have problems with bone after operation. But I investigate a lot again and I got a lot of information from all the world. Some information was useful some not like in every case. But I had lucky again and I got contact about Dr. Shumantov. In my health story I met more that 300 doctors from around the world but I can say that Dr. Shumantov is one of the best doctor and person which I know. He operates in USA and couple of time every year at Europe. I decided that I go to Sofia where he operates in Europe. I was very happy with his professionalism. He told me everything about titanium and what he will do, before operation and I was shocked how easy he removed 3 titanium implants with reverse system. All 3 implants took out in 40 minutes. After that he put new bone material and I come every day to control. After 7 days I go back to my country. Now after 8 month I can tell you: My only mistake was that because of my scary what doctor in Slovenia said, I didn’t take titanium implants out before. In the meantime they disappeared almost everyone my problems which I had before that operation. No headache, no sinusitis, no bleeding gums, no pain in the left hand - side where they were implants, no problems with vision, no pain in the area of implants. It is truth that I still have some energy and tired problems but I think that my body after all problems with amalgam and titanium need more time to recover. Maybe some problems will stay but  8 year ago my life was vegetation; today I got 80 % my life back and totally new way of life. My next part of operation is put zirconium implants in. My story was broadcast on Slovenian TV. I wish that all of you can solve problems with health and especially with teeth. And believe me: Dentist can destroy your life. If you wish more information and contact of Dr. Shumantov you can contact me.
Igor from Slovenia

[Caroline1343]

Igor, thank you so much for this information.  It is very brave of you and I will be actually passing on this information to a good friend of mine who is suffering from Multiple Sclerosis from what I believe is systemic toxicity from a titanium implant allergy.  Thank you again for sharing your story.  I hope all is well with you.  :::hugs:::

[JamesEarhart]

I know this topic is old but I am extremely scared and desperate by this point, Dentists see nothing wrong with the tooth though my oral health is in the decline.. My overall health is actually, This all started 5 months ago when I had fillings done. If anyone has a list of symptoms from dental resin reaction or allergy? That would be amazing thank you in advance. That is if anyone reads this. I would list all I have been through but its a pretty large list of things. If it will help at all however, I will list it.

[foodwatcher]

hi James.I forgot all about my post here.I am not sure about fillings ,but part of my prob turned out to be silent reflux.The awful bacteria is landing around my molar and tongue on RH side.using ranitadine-

[foodwatcher]

please do list problems!some of mine were chills/no energy/feeling sick/food makes worse

[RyanP00]

My symptoms include "peeling" of the skin on the inside of both my cheeks, burning tongue and overall mouth sensitivity. It's been going on for three years now and I'm at the end of my rope. It hasn't gotten worse in three years, but it also hasn't gotten better

[foodwatcher]

thanks for posting-are you well now?Ive been so ill -i was already having a lot of probs-but after composites replaced some mercuryfillings-that area started having probs-its been about 3 yrs,TMD- and bacteria galore coming out of the area of the gums.food is a problem.yogurt-is the worst.have to clean mouth constantly if i eat it.Im thinking the good bactera-lacto bacillus is a prob after reading the composites have been found to have this and strep bacteria ,Im trying to get a hold of a researcher that wrote some info on this.I would like to know if there is a test to find out or do i just do what you did.How do I find a dentist like yours?feel so doomed-also have a small cyst under jaw.ENT didnt care .after reading abut the pitfalls of bio dentists-im at wits end

[foodwatcher]

that comment was meant for nolongerdupedbydentalindustry--sorry for confusion -that post is way back somewhere