Is mercury in amalgam fillings good or bad for you?

Amalgam: Has been around in dental fillings for a century or more and has no known ill effects despite all the hype. It is neither good or bad for you. A better material is composite because it releases Fluoride and makes the tooth almost as strong as it was before the decay. Amalgam just fills the hole.

If not broken why: fix it? Most research finds no relationship between fillings and symptoms of mercury poisoning or other side effects. Eventually, any cavity if not treated, can lead to pain, infection, root canal and even tooth loss. See your dentist for evaluation, x-rays and treatment.