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Do You Have Mercury Fillings?

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One of the largest debates in the profession of dentistry has been occurring for over 100 years—are silver mercury fillings “safe”?  This single question is so profound that it literally divides the profession between those dentists who believe it is an inert material once it is placed in the mouth and those dentists who believe … Read more

Have more than eight dental fillings?

A detailed view of human molars featuring dental fillings and adjacent gums, highlighting the attentive care typical of a biological, health-centered dentist at Origin Dental Wellness in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is … Read more