http://www.helainesmithdmd.com/2009/10/amalgam-the-debate-continues/ Boston Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implants Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:30:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.helainesmithdmd.com/2009/10/amalgam-the-debate-continues/#comment-23 Helaine Smith, DMD Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:58:47 +0000 http://www.helainesmithdmd.com/?p=417#comment-23 Amandeep -- My beef with amalgam is that one, it's ugly and two, it fractures cusps. We (dentists) need to get in the modern era and provide proper care to our patients. Amandeep — My beef with amalgam is that one, it’s ugly and two, it fractures cusps. We (dentists) need to get in the modern era and provide proper care to our patients.

]]> http://www.helainesmithdmd.com/2009/10/amalgam-the-debate-continues/#comment-22 Amandeep Goma Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:40 +0000 http://www.helainesmithdmd.com/?p=417#comment-22 Recent work published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, shows that the surface forms of mercury in older “silver” fillings (also known as amalgams) may be less toxic than previously thought. .So it might be relief for people who already have amalgam fillings .But with new types of tooth colored fillings, most dentists are gradually phasing out use of amalgam fillings. I believe this is a matter of personal choice to ensure that our patients are not exposed to unnecessary health risks. Recent work published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, shows that the surface forms of mercury in older “silver” fillings (also known as amalgams) may be less toxic than previously thought. .So it might be relief for people who already have amalgam fillings .But with new types of tooth colored fillings, most dentists are gradually phasing out use of amalgam fillings. I believe this is a matter of personal choice to ensure that our patients are not exposed to unnecessary health risks.

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