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Woodbury Dentist Offers Mercury-Free Practice
Hazards Of Mercury Fillings: Is Dental Amalgam Safe?
Do You Have Fillings In Your Mouth?
Do you have amalgam fillings (silver fillings)? Silver dental fillings are used to fill cavities in your teeth are made of a material called dental amalgam. It has been around for over 150 years and millions of people have them. Dental amalgam is a mixture of metal materials that contains approximately 50% mercury, a highly toxic metal. Mercury is easily released in the form of vapor that can be inhaled each time you eat, brush your teeth, or drink. In this article we will discuss if there is poison in your mouth, what danger is caused from dental amalgam (silver fillings) and what the alternative solution is.
Is There Poison In Your Mouth?
Dentists used to think that the mercury in the dental amalgam filling stayed inside the tooth. New evidence has now shown that mercury vapor leaks out of the fillings which can lead to mercury poisoning. Dentists assumed it was safe because there were no identifiable side effects. Since there are other causes for these symptoms and diseases, they could not associated dental amalgam with them.
What Are The Dangers Of Mercury Fillings (Dental Amalgam)?
The list of diseases and conditions blamed either totally or in part caused by mercury poisoning goes on and on. The question is, at what level is it dangerous? Even at the minimum levels it is regarded as unsafe. No one seems to know at exactly what level the minimal level would be. Mercury also accumulates in the body so this variable has to also be considered. There is no point of exposing people to any level of mercury if you don't have to. Today we no longer have to use dental amalgam, composite fillings are available.
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What Is A Composite Resin (White Filling)?
White fillings known as composite fillings are strong and more natural looking. They are made from a tooth-colored mixture of plastic and glass that is bonded to the tooth to strengthen and restore the compromised tooth. They can also be used for cosmetic improvements by changing or blending the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth. Composites bond to the tooth to insulate it from temperature changes and prevent breakage. They are mercury free.
Why Is It Important To Find A Dentist that has a Mercury Free Practice?
Deciding what filling materials is a choice made between you and your dentist. The FDA still considers dental amalgam fillings safe. However, many authorities would disagree and some countries have even banned them. Don't assume that every dentist has mercury free practice; dangerous mercury fillings are still being used.
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Why Risk Your Health When Any Level Of Mercury Are Dangerous?
When dental amalgam is shipped to the dentist they are considered hazardous materials and when they are removed from your mouth, they have to be disposed of as a hazardous material. So what happens inside your mouth? Mercury vapors are being released and need to be treated as a dangerous poison!
There are many dentists who have a mercury free practice. Why not find one? If you are looking for a dentist in Woodbury, MN, Dr. Marko Kamel has a mercury free practice. He is located at the Woodbury Dental Arts, home of comprehensive dentistry and total facial esthetics. He provides everything safe that is needed to bring out your best feature - your smile. Contact Dr. Kamel's office today at 651-436-7559.
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