Question 1

what can i do to lighten an amalgam tattoo from a metal crown?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: The gum that is stained can be surgically removed.

Question 2

what color are amalgam fillings?

Accepted Answer

Amalgam: Amalgam a fillings are silver in color. Sometimes if they become tarnished they may look black. There are other options available that are tooth colored such as composite material or porcelain.

Question 3

amalgam being removed from tooth?

Accepted Answer

Mercury poisoning?: Some healthcare providers feel strongly that dental amalgam is a source of mercury poisoning such that there's a small cottage industry pulling out amalgam and replacing it with some other supposedly inert material. I have not stumbled upon any randomized controlled trials demonstrating that this is indeed the case.

Question 4

how come my amalgam (filling) hurts?

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More info needed...: New or old filling? Deep or shallow? Large or small? As you can see, it's a pure guess without knowing these answers as well as looking at the tooth and a radiograph. Call your local dentist for an appointment.

Question 5

what causes amalgam mercury poisoning?

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Confused: There are numerous items that contain mercury in its various forms that can cause a toxic exposure; they occur mostly in the workplace from industrial sources.  The controversy concerning possible health risks from mercury in amalgam fillings has existed for over 100 years, although to my knowledge there has not been even 1 legitimate scientific study to substantiate the claim.

Question 6

how common is amalgam mercury poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Rare: There is no good scientific studies connecting mercury in amalgam (silver) fillings to poisoning or neurlogical disorders.  Unless you have a allergy to the mercury, these filling are safe.  The ada, fda and cdc consider them safe.

Question 7

do dentists in the us still use mercury amalgam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And when properly mixed amalgam is a fine restorative material. I have many amalgams in my own mouth and if you check the research online you will find the same. Beware of anyone trying you to convince you to remove your amalgams because they are detrimental to your health. They will point to their "research" but the vast info from ada support the use of amalgam.

Question 8

are silver amalgam fillings sensitive to hot or cold?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Any new filling may cause the tooth to be sensitive to temperature extremes (hot & cold)   

metal conducts temperature greater and faster than tooth-colored composite plastic restorations.

Btw- due to this thermal cycling difference between amalgam and tooth, teeth often subsequently crack & break  as a result from having these fillings.

Question 9

i was wondering, do dentists still use amalgam fillings?

Accepted Answer

I do: When called for, they are the treatment of choice and have been used for over 100 years with very few problems.

Question 10

what is the procedure to get a dental amalgam filling removed and replaced?

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Routine Stuff!: Almost the same as having it placed. The dentist will numb the tooth, place a rubber dam (to protect the airway and minimize the materials in the mouth), remove the filling and surrounding decay or damaged tooth structure. Once cleaned and prepared, the tooth is disinfected, conditioned and restored wtih the material chosen by you with your dentist. Teeth with large fillings may require a crown.

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