Hi everyone. I am a 20 year old college student who has a mouthful of amalgam fillings. I have recently discovered the terrible health effects that mercury from amalgam fillings can have on one's health. While I can't pin down any health problems that I have that I can directly pin to the mercury fillings, I greatly worry about this being a problem in the future.

I plan on getting them removed as soon as possible. The problem is that I have no money to afford this currently (a dentist I asked said I would need crowns as well because the fillings are so large) and my parents are not in the financial situation to afford it either. Therefore, I plan on getting them removed as soon as I get out of college and have a job which would allow me to afford such a procedure.

My question is at what age did you start having health problems related to mercury poisoning? Also, while I can't afford to get them removed anytime soon, what can I do in the meantime to help avoid some the detrimental health affects mercury toxicity can have? Are there any foods, supplements, etc. that you would recommend to someone in my situation?

Thank you all in advance for your help.