Blog: Mercury-Free Dentistry

A mercury filling, also called silver or amalgam, is excellent for filling a tooth after cavity treatment. However, many patients want tooth-colored fillings in Medina, OH because they are aesthetically pleasing and don’t draw attention to treatment.

In fact, many patients want to remove their silver fillings and have them restored with the tooth-colored option.

Replacing Mercury Fillings: How Safe Is ...

Silver mercury (amalgam) is a material sometimes used to fill cavities. Mercury fillings are very common, and many Americans have them. Unfortunately, silver mercury fillings can release small amounts of mercury into your mouth, especially as you chew. 

This can be a problem because mercury is a heavy metal. If you are exposed to too much mercury at a time, it ...

There has been a lot of talk lately about the safety of mercury in amalgam fillings. Many of our patients are understandably concerned that the presence of mercury will damage their health. 

At Sinick Family Dental, your safety comes first, so we don’t use mercury fillings. We have found that we can get the strength from composite resins that contain ...