Amalgams are toxic. even the fda admitted that finally. is it just for money that they put it in and now want to take it out?

No: Per the ada and the cdc, amalgam fillings are still considered to be a safe and cost effective filling material, and millions are placed each year in the us. But we do know that one of the components of the amalgam fillings, (mercury), is toxic in it's elemental form. Fortunately, non-mercury containing filling materials are now available. Talk to your dentist to discuss your needs and options.

No: Amalgam is a time-honored dental restorative that has been around for over a century. It is used because it works. It is a very effective restorative because it is lasts for decades. My 70 year old father has amalgams from when he was a teen. I have amalgams from when i was a teen. I only remove them if the tooth is cracking due to thermal expansion or the patient requests it.

No way: Amalgams are a very good and inexpensive way to restore teeth after they have been damaged by cavities. Amalgam fillings have served millions of people for 10, 20, 30 years or more without any harmful effects. Many dentists are comfortable in leaving their own amalgam fillings in place until they are no longer effective.