Are Amalgam-Type Fillings Safe?
Over the past several years, concerns have been raised about silver-colored fillings, otherwise called amalgams. Because amalgams contain the toxic substance mercury, some people think that amalgams are responsible for causing a number of diseases, including autism, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Both the Canadian and American Dental Associations, and numerous public health agencies say amalgam/mercury fillings are safe, and that any link between mercury-based fillings and disease is unfounded.
