The Mercury Controversy
Would you let a shark bite you if you’d live? Would you let a snake bite you once or twice if the venom only harmed you a little bit? Would you jump off a bridge if you only suffered a few broken bones? The answer is easy. No, you wouldn’t. Then why does anyone restore their teeth with metal amalgam fillings?
The mercury controversy is about whether the mercury in the metal amalgam fillings is harmful. The amalgam used in metal fillings is made of silver, tin, copper, and mercury. This is a cheap product that has been used to restore teeth since the mid-nineteenth century. It is also durable and strong. Many dentists use metal fillings because it is inexpensive.
Health Problems and Metal Fillings
Unfortunately, metal amalgam fillings do contain mercury. It is said that a small amount of mercury in our bodies will not cause us great harm. It is widely known that mercury causes us harm and is not good for us. It is not a good idea to have something in our bodies that causes harm, even if it is only a little bit. Many dentists and patients believe that the mercury in metal fillings causes severe health problems to include:
Mood swings
Mental disorders
Memory loss
Hallucinations
Autoimmune diseases
Birth defects
Loose teeth
Inflamed gums
Jawbone loss
Lesions in the mouth
Chronic illnesses
Lung issues
Cardiovascular problems
Dental Issues and Metal Fillings
The dental problems you may experience with metal fillings are:
Tooth discoloration
Damage to teeth because of the fillings’ fluctuation in size
Replacement needed after a number of years
Metal fillings are unsightly. They appear dark and draw attention to the area of the teeth that were restored. This negative appearance of metal fillings causes the person with the fillings to avoid smiling. No one feels confident to smile with a mouth full of metal.
The Benefits of White Composite Fillings
A better choice for tooth restoration is to use white composite fillings. The material used for white composite fillings are strong and durable just like metal fillings, but these fillings look and feel natural. You will not be able to tell where your teeth were restored because the material can be colored to match your natural teeth. This creates a flawless smile anyone would be proud to show off.
If you are interested in learning more about white composite fillings and the mercury controversy, please visit the website of Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Folck
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