amalgam

Why Amalgam Fillings Should Be Replaced With Resin Composite Fillings?

Amalgam fillings – those silver fillings you can see when you smile – are...

6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Amalgam Fillings

The significance of amalgam fillings has dated back in the early nineteenth century. This...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON MERCURY POISONING

Can you get mercury poisoning from fish? Yes, certain types of fish contain methylmercury,...

What is Mercury?

Mercury is a compound found in rocks in the Earth’s crust. It has a...

What Are Toxic Dental Materials? Fillings, Braces, & More!

Toxic dental materials are various substances that dental professionals have been putting in mouths...

Composite Resin Fillings

Composite resin fillings are made with various substances, often plastics. One batch of composite...

Biting into Dental Fillings

What one may now consider a simple standard procedure at the dentist, dental fillings...

The Dangers Of Amalgam Fillings: Why You Don’t Want This In Your Mouth

Did you know all silver fillings (also called amalgam fillings) contain about 50% mercury?...

Other Materials You Can Use for Filling and Their Benefits and Risks

The use of dental amalgam has been declining through the years, with materials such...

Is Dental Amalgam Safe?

Dental amalgam fillings may release small amounts of mercury in the form of a...

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