Top 5 reasons to replace your Amalgam fillings
Have you ever had amalgam fillings? Here are five reasons why replacing your silver-colored fillings with more biocompatible and non-toxic alternatives is advised by our dentists.
Silver amalgam fillings have been used by dentists to treat cavities for a long time. Studies have revealed that this material, which contains roughly 50% mercury, could potentially be hazardous to your dental and general health.
Since exposure to significant amounts of mercury has been related to an elevated risk of:
Autoimmune disorders
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Reproductive dysfunction
Alzheimer’s disease
When placed in the mouth, mercury, which is not a safe substance, can cause poisoning. If you currently have a silver amalgam filling, discuss with your dentist how to safely remove it and replace it.
Protecting Your Oral and Overall Health is a Priority.
Our team of skilled and caring dentists can assist you in achieving optimal oral and general health by using only the safest and most biocompatible materials for all of your dental procedures.
To maintain the health of your mouth and body, we provide composite dental fillings as an alternative to amalgam removal and replacement. We use the safest amalgam removal protocols.
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Change Your Amalgam Fillings for These 5 Reasons
If you need a dental filling, amalgam was once your only option, therefore if you are older than 30, chances are good that you have at least one of those old silver fillings.
1. The longevity of amalgam fillings is limited.
An amalgam filling has a ten-year average lifespan. In this period of time, the filling will begin to deteriorate, exposing spaces where bacteria can enter and begin to cause tooth decay. Ask your dentist to examine your existing fillings to see whether they need to be replaced or if they are leaking.
2. You’ll guard against tooth cracks.
Since mercury responds to temperature fluctuations, your amalgam fillings will swell and shrink over time. Your tooth becomes weakened and more prone to cracking as a result of these constant spasms. Also, because germs can thrive in the area that develops between the metal filling and your tooth, your tooth will be more prone to decay.
3. Mercury is present in amalgam fillings.
A metal filling contains mercury to an extent of about 50%, which may be harmful to some people. The fact that your dental and general health is protected by biocompatible fillings will give you complete peace of mind while study and discussion on this subject are still ongoing.
4. The durability of composite fillings is higher.
Because composite fillings attach to the tooth more closely and don’t require as much of your tooth to be removed during the drilling process, they are stronger than amalgam fillings and can last longer.
5. A more appealing appearance.
Your amalgam fillings will be very obvious when you grin or laugh. Comparatively, composite fillings are nearly undetectable because they are tooth-colored and designed to look like your real teeth. Your confidence and physical appearance will both improve as a result.
