The possible heath hazards of amalgam fillings continue to be a source of controversy throughout the dental and medical fields. Because dental amalgam is a source of low-level mercury exposure, concerns have been raised about whether amalgam increases the risk of migraines, erethism, multiple sclerosis, and other chronic health problems.
Both the
American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs and the
National Institutes of Health have stated that amalgam fillings pose no personal health risk. However, other organizations and researchers have found and continue to find evidence to the
contrary.
It is widely known that mercury (current amalgams contain roughly 40% mercury) is a highly toxic metal. Even low-exposure levels can pose health hazards over time. It is our opinion that no mercury exposure is good mercury exposure. There are better technologies available that produce far better results than amalgam. Therefore, no amalgam fillings are done in our office.
Amalgam and other conventional fillings have been known to reduce the strength of a natural tooth by up to 50 percent. Our
CEREC 3 technology can produce a filling that can last from 15 to 30 years and actually increase the strength of a tooth by up to 75 percent.
Amalgam fillings are old-fashioned and, we believe, not worth any of the associated risks. Please
contact Dr. Michael Iott & Associates today if you’re in the NYC area and need a filling, or to learn more about our CEREC 3 technology.
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