To repair minor tooth decay and damage, Dr. Greer may recommend dental fillings. At HFD, we offer both composite (tooth-colored) fillings and amalgam (silver) fillings. During your appointment, Dr. Greer will:
- Remove decay
- Thoroughly clean the tooth
- Fill the tooth with composite or amalgam material
- Shape and polish the filling
During your consultation with Dr. Greer, you will decide whether a silver filling or a tooth-colored filling is right for you. Both are safe options with different advantages; call us today for more information. We look forward to helping you achieve optimal oral health.
ADA’s Stance on Amalgam:
“Although dental amalgam is a safe, commonly used dental material, you may wonder about its mercury content. It’s important to know that when combined with the other metals, it forms a safe, stable material. Be assured that credible scientific studies affirm the safety of dental amalgam. Study after study shows amalgam is safe and effective for filling cavities. The American Dental Association, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U. S. Food and Drug Administration and World Health Organization all agree that based on extensive scientific evidence, dental amalgam is a safe and effective cavity-filling material. The Alzheimer’s Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Autism Society of America and National Multiple Sclerosis Society—all science-based organizations like the ADA—also say that amalgam poses no health risk.”
-Read more about the ADA’s stance on amalgam by visiting here:
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/fillings-silver-colored.aspx
And here:
Amalgam Filling Information
