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!!

[countrygrl2]

I had some bonding work done on my upper front teeth, Scotch bond then composite.  The following day I awoke to a coughing fit, which continued, pounding headache, sore throat, and an extreme chemical/bitter taste.  After a month I also developed, joint pain, hormonal issues and intermittent numbness and pins and needles on my upper lip.
I had the bonding replaced with a different composite, this time with one that I had used in the past without a problem. But I gained no improvement from my symptoms.
Had the material removed, and gained some improvement, had nothing on my teeth for a few weeks.
I had the bonding replaced for the third time, with a composite that is considered to be one of the most inert composites for individuals who are sensitive. I felt confident that this would be the last of it. But unfortunately, all my symptoms returned, plus, alternating very dry mouth, then lots of excess saliva, to the point I need a towel on my pillow!
I did the Clifford’s test for compatibility to dental materials, which found all dental composites to be unsuitable, apart from two. I was told my case was most peculiar.
Had the third composite drilled off, with loss of enamel to front teeth, but I still have symptoms.
I believe the Scotchbond adhesive is my problem; I am getting sustained and continual exposure to this material. It encases the face and reverse of my front teeth. I think it has left me sensitised to other dental materials, if I could get rid of this, maybe my reaction to composites would settle down.  
I was referred to specialist consultant, who told me, that he could see no adhesive on my teeth. But I know my teeth, and I can see, feel and taste it. He also told me, that adhesive wouldn’t stay on teeth for this long.  Although his advice conflicts with what I have read about set adhesive been extremely difficult to remove. All he could offer was drugs to halt excess saliva!
I am at a complete loss, what to do, I need to remove residual adhesive, which is hard to distinguish from enamel and then repair my damaged teeth............

[LeonAbramovich]

I have same issue with same Scotchbond universal. I was lucky i have restoration on top. They removed all composite and most adhesive. 2 month without filling on tooth, hurt little bit. Every day better and better. That nasty toxic sheet going out little by little.
What i can do later, if i need to put new filling what adhesive I can use safely, or just pull a tooth.

[Djdad]

According to the article I've linked below, it seems that the reason why many of you are feeling worse after replacing amalgams with composite resins is not because of the composite resins themselves but perhaps instead from improper removal of the amalgam.  If amalgam fillings are removed improperly there can be a high level of exposure of mercury to the body, therefore poisoning you and making you feel even worse.  Seems logical to me, It's all in here...   http://www.qnhshop.com/images/QNH/dental/Making%20the%20Right%20Dental.pdf

[LeonAbramovich]

Even if amalgam removed improper way, all mercury intoxication will be gone in month or two. Problems with composite linked to adhesive they use to glue composite to tooth.

[Z2757]

I got a terrible burn on the roof of my mouth when my dentist added acrylic to my denture and held it against the roof of my mouth. The longer he kept it there the hotter it got. He said it had something to do with the polymer. What would cause a pretty severe burn like this?

[natsway]

its actually a monomer

[1949lins]

I am afraid I will have to have my teeth taken out.  The dentist that applied the resin did a filling what has turned black.  It started with goo on my teeth but no one believed me.  I also knew I had something wrong within 48 hours.  Also, this was applied to my recessions I 18months later have a nylon like fiber wrapped around all my teeth.   I was 8 dentists, 3 ENT's.   Had culture done by GP, since no dentist would take me seriously.  E-coli in mouth.  Went to Beverly Hills saw a oral surgeon who put me on a oral solution "Daniel's" has four ingredients in it.  Now clear for infection.  This this effected my nose, eye's, face, skin all over body but mostly face.   ENT put me on humidifier C-pap, salt nose rinse, salivary gland compresses....OH forgot hair, nails, and digestive tract. My eyes filled with fluid on lids, runny lost vision left eye for six hours blurred vision.  crape paper, flakey wrinkled skin.  I found trident gum which I was using to try and pull off some of the goo caused it to escalate.  WOW.  had allergy testing before I figured this was all connected.  Very high reaction to dust mites.  I now have to do the testing of resin used, am calling my attorney to sue the dentists who told me to my face I was delusional, a fantom, or just took my money, I am suffering and have an appt. on the 19th of nov. 2015 at Loma Linda University, this time with more knowledge and hope I don't leave crying.  It has taken almost two years of my life away and in symptoms are still escalating.  

[1949lins]

I read your white resin post, I also have been through hell, same as you.  My whole mouth and mucosa is ruined. This was a long time ago for you.  What what the outcome???? I have seen 8 dentists, etc....until I finally insisted my MD do a culture.  I had an infection to top it off.  

[sitndance]

HI,
Right now I have wax from the outside of cheese wrapped around a tooth that has been root canaled and filled. I get a numbness and burning in my mouth from this tooth. I definetely react to dental products. One way to avoid them is to get a blood test for antigens. There is a group in Colorado, Clifford Consulting, that is the only place I know of that tests for dental allergies. They will give you a list of all the products the dentist can or can't use on you as well as a lits of the groups you react to. It's been the most useful thing I've ever had. I take it to denstists and I can usually avoid what I'll react to. The reason I'm having problems now is that I was tested several years ago and have developed more sensitivities. Hope this helps

[1949lins]

I have heard of them, Thank you.  I hope you resolve your root canal issue.  I am scared of those