Mercury Fillings
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WHO Wants To Phase Out Mercury Fillings: Dentist Explains Why
Composite fillings closely match the natural colour of teeth, making them a preferred option for visible areas. They also require less removal of healthy tooth structure during treatment compared to traditional amalgam fillings.
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Dental fillings unlikely to cause mercury poisoning
Mercury has been used in dentistry for about 150 years but some believe that dental fillings can give off harmful vapours that can be dangerous for dentists and patients. But dental associations say it is safe when mixed with other metals. A range of ailments that some people attribute to the mercury in "silver" dental fillings are more likely to b...
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WHO Wants To Phase Out Mercury Fillings: Dentist Explains Why
Composite fillings closely match the natural colour of teeth, making them a preferred option for visible areas. They also require less removal of healthy tooth structure during treatment compared to traditional amalgam fillings.
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Dental fillings unlikely to cause mercury poisoning
Mercury has been used in dentistry for about 150 years but some believe that dental fillings can give off harmful vapours that can be dangerous for dentists and patients. But dental associations say it is safe when mixed with other metals. A range of ailments that some people attribute to the mercury in "silver" dental fillings are more likely to b...
