Amalgams and Mercury Fillings – Why?

Mercury Fillings

For years there has been debate in the dental profession regarding the pros and cons of using silver amalgam fillings, which contain about 50% mercury, to restore cavities. While it has not been proven scientifically that the mercury in fillings can harm you, we have chosen to not use silver amalgam/mercury fillings, as the technology involved with them is well over 100 years old. There are also several drawbacks, which can cause trouble for teeth with silver fillings.

At our office we prefer to provide our patients with the newest and best alternatives available, such as bonded ceramic composite resins. They look much more natural and provide much better service and protection for your teeth, plus they eliminate all the shortcomings of old-fashioned silver fillings. They seal the teeth better, insulate against hot and cold better, and if they wear down they can be repaired easier. Many people who are undergoing a cosmetic improvement on their front teeth elect to have dark silver fillings in their back teeth replaced with the bonded ceramic resins to provide a total cosmetic improvement. Please call the office  or contact us online if you want to look into replacing any of your old, unsightly silver fillings.