Most adults who received fillings as children were treated with dental amalgam. This material has been the most commonly used filling material for over fifty years. Seen as more affordable than gold or other materials, amalgam took center stage many years ago, and is still widely accepted as safe by a number of organizations and […]
Many problems can occur due to amalgam fillings. While dentists in the past have used silver amalgam fillings to address tooth decay, they have a number of risks—some of which can affect a patient’s overall health and wellbeing. The biggest risk is the possibility of mercury poisoning. This can happen because the compound is half […]
Over the past several years, a debate regarding the safety of certain dental materials has been ongoing. Primarily, some dentists believe that there is enough evidence to prove the danger of metal in dental restorations. Due to the longevity of this debate, millions of people around the world are left wondering what is true. Is […]
A large part of the holistic dental practice is the abstinence of the use of mercury. This substance has been shown, in many research studies, to have a detrimental impact on the body. The reason for the large list of negative effects is that mercury is a toxic substance. Seeing the truth about mercury, Dr. […]