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Are amalgam (silver fillings) harmful?

April 26, 2017amalgam fillings Harmful Silver

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Are amalgam (silver fillings) harmful?

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There has been much controversy for some time regarding the safety of dental amalgams. Although there is no evidence of health risks or side effects from silver—mercury fillings—our office only uses tooth-colored restorations for new fillings and to replace old or defective silver fillings. The newer materials available today such as resin composites or porcelain inlays/onlays are more conservative and esthetic providing a beautiful, long lasting alternative to silver fillings.