Restorative dentistry has been a great advantage to a lot of individuals needing dental restoration instead of just moving forward to having their tooth or several teeth removed. The goals of restorative dentistry Marco Island is to bring back your natural smile and prevent future oral health issues by replacing missing teeth and restoring damaged teeth. Dental restoration includes implants, veneers, dentures, bridges, crowns, and fillings.

Using Dental Amalgam in Cosmetic Dentistry:

Application of Dental Amalgam

Dental amalgam is a common material used to fill tooth cavities. Dental fillings made with amalgam are also referred to as silver fillings. Over the years, the use of amalgam has raised concerns because it contains mercury. Is dental amalgam really harmful? Amalgam fillings are made with tin, copper, silver, and mercury. It has been used for many years to restore decayed areas within teeth. Amalgam is a good choice because it can tolerate changes in temperature within your mouth. It is also a durable, stable substance that holds up well when placed in a moist environment.

Is Dental Amalgam Safe or Should You Be Worried?

Millions of people have amalgam fillings and the main concern about amalgam is the mercury in it. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluated research in 2009 to study the effects of amalgam. The FDA concluded that there’s no reason to limit the use of amalgam and that amalgam fillings are safe for adults and children ages 6 and above. Amalgam fillings are safe and are an effective, long-lasting treatment for dental decay. Here’s additional data reviewed by the International Journal of Dentistry regarding the safety of amalgam fillings:

• Mercury released from dental amalgam does not contribute to systemic toxicological effects or systemic disease.
• Allergic reactions to mercury from dental amalgam restorations have been demonstrated but are extremely rare.
• Available scientific data do not justify the discontinuation of the use of dental amalgam from clinical practice or the replacement with other single-tooth restorative dental materials.

Contact Us for Restorative Dentistry Marco Island!

If you have questions about restorative dentistry Marco Island in general or the safety of materials used in this practice, contact our Island Paradise Dental team for any questions or concerns.