Amalgam fillings or white fillings?

In the 1800's due to its low cost, ease of application, strength, and durability, amalgam became the dental restorative material of choice.  Recently its popularity has diminished.  Concern for:- 

• aesthetics
• environmental pollution
• health

Plus the availability of improved, reliable, composite materials have all contributed to this downward shift.

Amalgam is an alloy of mercury and various metals used for dental fillings. It usually consists of 

• mercury 50%
• silver 22-32%
• tin 14%
• copper 8% 
• plus other trace metals

Concerns about the toxicity of mercury have made the use of amalgam increasingly controversial.

Amalgam fillings have to be removed safely to ensure you are not poisoned, when you decide to have your amalgam fillings removed call Appledore Dental Clinic Milton Keynes on 01908 230 209  

Amalgam filling

Removed and replaced with an
Appledore composite filling

  

Appledore Do Not Use Amalgam As It Is Toxic               

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