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What is a composite resin dental filling?
A composite resin dental filling is made from a tooth-colored, plastic material that is
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When do dentists use porcelain fillings?
Porcelain or ceramic fillings are used in areas that are under great chewing pressure, or they
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What are the alternatives to getting a silver dental filling?
The alternatives that have emerged to silver amalgam dental fillings are stronger and more
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Are mercury fillings really dangerous?
It's unknown if mercury fillings are really dangerous to your health, but there is research that
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How can I protect myself from mercury when having fillings removed?
Here are some ways you can protect yourself from mercury when having amalgam fillings removed:... Full Answer12/31/1969
When should I consider having my amalgam fillings removed?
People with the following conditions may want to speak to their dentist about having their amalgam... Full Answer12/31/1969
What does research say about the safety of mercury in fillings?
Peer-reviewed scientific studies have come to opposite conclusions on whether the mercury exposure... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the environmental impact of amalgam tooth fillings?
In 1991, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that mercury contained in dental amalgam is... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can dental fillings cause exposure to mercury vapor?
The greatest exposure of mercury vapor to the patient (and dentist) is when dental amalgams are... Full Answer12/31/1969
How many dentists use fillings containing mercury?
Since the Civil War, mercury-containing fillings (often called “silver” or... Full Answer12/31/1969
How much mercury is contained in amalgam fillings?
Dental amalgam is actually composed of four metals -- mercury, silver, copper, and tin. Its most... Full Answer12/31/1969
Are there alternative treatments for oral health?
Perhaps the most "alternative" or "complimentary" approach to oral health is also one that has
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What type of toothpaste or mouthwash should I use?
The key to oral health and wellness is to use products that promote a "robust"
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Why should I avoid processed foods?
Processed foods are like putting bad gas in your car! Most consumers do not realize that "live
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Why should I take folic acid?
Think B vitamins! Folic acid is one of the key "B family vitamins," which we "burn" a lot of.
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