The problem with amalgam fillings
Metal amalgam fillings are not just highly noticeable; they can also be mildly toxic. The amalgam used contains mercury, a highly toxic material, and scientists agree that the presence of mercury in these fillings will leach mercury into the mouth. The precise impact of the mercury on the mouth, however, is debatable, with scientists coming to opposing conclusion as to whether the small amount of mercury used in these fillings presents a health risk. Regardless, you can bypass this entire debate by simply opting for a white resin filling!
Standing out from the crowd
The aesthetic problem with amalgam fillings is that they resemble the very decay which they are trying to cover up. They may prevent further plaque acids from entering the tooth, but they serve as a reminder that such erosion occurred in the first place. White fillings, however, blend in far more subtly whilst serving the same protective role.
The importance of fillings
Dental decay occurs as the result of plaque acids and bacteria eating away at your tooth enamel. The prevention of this, via regular brushing and flossing, is obviously the most effect tooth protection treatment. If, however, your enamel is breached, then urgently getting a filling is imperative as, once your tooth’s inner pulp is exposed and infected, it is effectively dying. Dental fillings are important as they prevent you from either losing your tooth entirely or resorting to root canal treatment.
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