Are metal tooth fillings ok?

I was looking at my daughters fillings and they are not porcelain like mine, do they still use metal fillings? Are they safe, like with no mercury? I would call my dentists office but he's closed on the weekend and it never occured to me that anything other than porcelain, anyone know?

Are metal tooth fillings ok?
There is a raging debate about the safety of metal fillings,some countries have banned mercury amalgum fillings


over health concerns.I myself wouldnt have one.You could go for an alternative filling,whatever that may be.


Take no notice of the thumbs down-I imagine it was given by someone acting out of self interest.If they visit the sites below they will be become educated on mercury/amalgum %26amp; its possible dangers.ONLY LET A DENTIST EXPERIENCED IN REMOVING MERCURY FILLINGS PERFORM THE PROCEDURE.Some experienced dentists who perform the procedure can be found at the sites below.These are often known as holistic dentists %26amp; there should be more,probably in your area too.


To those saying there is no evidence that mercury is unsafe,well, it is also obvious that there is no evidence that it is 100% safe.For example there are government guidelines that pregnant women shouldnt have the fillings.


Some people also say that typical health problems experienced by dentists are linked to working with mercury.


Also people can suffer allergic reactions to mercury amalgum. Therefore, wouldnt giving the benefit of the doubt to the patient be sensible and wise.


A lot of dentists seem to be phasing out mercury too.
Reply:I got some metal fillings, I hate 'em
Reply:they probably still use metal if its her baby teeth since its cheaper. they did that to me.
Reply:hummm, i woldn't know. my teeth are white and pearly like most irish girls i know. no fillings.
Reply:They're cool and when you bite it hurts like hell...
Reply:Metal fillings are not the best, but they are cheaper. They're made of silver, nickel, and mercury. Many of us baby boomers still have silver fillings in our mouths. I personally never had any problems with them, except as they get old, they expand and can actually begin to fracture your teeth. Also, they can leak, meaning that decay can get under them. Hopefully your daughter just got them in her baby teeth. The white fillings are made of a resin type plastic. They're very hard, don't expand, but as years go by , they can wear down somewhat but they're much better, healthier, and longer lasting than silver fillings.
Reply:Amalgm fillings are used in the U,K as they are cheaper and more hard wearing than porcelian,although they are banned in many countries because of the small mecury content,so i guess it's all down to price, regardless of the price of health to the individual.


http://www.yourhealthbase.com/amalgams.h...
Reply:Hi the reason he used amalgam (metal fillings) is because it is the standard filling material to use if you want white fillings (composite) you will probably pay alot more for them.


The long term prognosis is better for a tooth wich has a silver filling in it, It is proven to be the best filling material.





Although there is a tiny amount of mercury in these silver fillings there has been NO proof that these harm you, if they did the NHS would not provide them to patients.





If the appearance irritates you about these filling you can have them changed to white although if they are big fillings it could affect the life span of these teeth entirely up to yourself!





Hope i have helped you!

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