Are dental fillings (amalgams) safe?

Yes. Dental fillings, also referred to as amalgams have been used in tooth restorations throughout the world for over 100 years. Amalgams continue to be a safe, dependable material to restore damaged teeth. Could I have an allergic reaction to a dental filling/amalgams? A very small number of people are found to be allergic to fillings. Fewer than 100 cases have been reported in history. In these rare instances, mercury triggers the allergic response. If this happens, it is very similar to that a typical skin allergy. Often patients who are allergic to amalgams have a preexisting medical or family history of allergies to the metals used in fillings. If there is an allergy, another similar material will be used. Have dental fillings/amalgams been banned in other countries? No. Flase information reporting has confused the issue surrounding any restrictions in countries with outright bans. Dentists worldwide use dental amalgams (silver fillings) safely to restore damaged teeth. Studies ...  more