What exactly is Dental Amalgam?
Dental amalgam is a substance used to fill cavities in teeth. It is made up of approximately 50%mercury and the rest in various percentages of copper, silver, tin and zinc. Why is Dental Amalgam a concern? The concern is mainly in the use of mercury. This mercury leaks from the fillings into your body by the simple act of chewing and even breathing. Once in your body, it can cause an adverse reaction on your immune defence that can open the way for disease to attack your system.
