Are there safer dental fillers than mercury amalgams?
SUMMARY: Yes. There are a great many types of dental fillers or devices. It will be more practical for you to try and determine what your local options are, their disadvantages, and their cost, than for much description to be provided here. The literature confirms that gold is one of the longest lasting and most durable dental fillings, but, it is also expensive and conspicuous. I find that many dentists who use mercury amalgams have little awareness of other materials and little desire to offer alternatives. I would recommend contacting several dentists in your area who do not place dental amalgams. Ask they what options they can offer you and what the differences are between those for price and qualities. These will possibly include several varieties of porcelain and, more varieties of plastics. Some dental offices have brochures on such options. Often, the disadvantages or cautions are not mentioned, so, be sure to ask. Everything that can be a benefit also has its disadvantages. Re
