If you’re between the ages of 15 and 100+ and you have fillings, there’s a good chance they’re dental amalgam.
Despite this material being used since the 1800s, dental professionals still get a lot of questions about its relative risk, alternative types of fillings, and the best choice for fillings. This gallery will answer those questions and more.
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References
1. Dental amalgam fillings. US Food & Drug Administration. February 18, 2021. Accessed April 3, 2023. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/dental-devices/dental-amalgam-fillings
2. Dental amalgam: public health and the environment. California Dental Association. July 2016. Accessed April 11, 2023. https://www.cda.org/Portals/0/pdfs/policy_statements/issue_amalgam.pdf
