Is there any side effects from a crown material

Q. I am having a root canal treatment for a very sensative back tooth & a crown, this is being done on the nhs but i have to pay. Can you tell me what quality the nhs crown will be & what it is mad of? and do i have a choice ? I ask this because i have a heart condition “AF” [Atrial Fribulation] & i have been told that metal in the mouth such as lead or amalgom can cause this AF that i have. What nhs crown do you suggest i have fitted ?

A. I have seen no scientific evidence to support what you have been told regarding  lead or amalgam and atrial fibrillation.  I would suggest you discuss this with your cardiac surgeon or doctor to get a clear picture of the facts.

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

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