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How many out there have a gold crown sitting next to an amalgam/silver colored filling?

I wanted to know how many are not having a problem with a gold crown sitting next to an amalgam (silver) filling or with amalgam in their mouths? My dentist keeps saying it will be okay. As I am allergic to the other crown (silica) materials...I don't feel there is much choice.

Public Comments

1. In my 18+ years of experience as a dentist, I have never heard of anyone who had a problem with a gold crown being next to amalgam fillings.
2. I have 2 like that. Not a problem.
3. I have many of them and I have never had a problem. If you are having an issue with static in your mouth, eat a soft cooked egg or something with mayonnaise, this will help to tarnish any new amalgam fillings and will stop the static.