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Mercury Fillings Can Now Be Restored With White Tooth Coloured Fillings

Many people suffer from tooth decay and plaque. This is usually due to a poor dental hygiene system, which will lead to the build up of plaque and then to the decay and breakdown of the teeth. Sometimes if caught early you may not have to go through such invasive treatments such as root canals and removal of the problem teeth, you can just simply have a filling. A filling is a restorative material used to artificially return the function and integrity to a tooth after decay.

Previously, amalgam was more commonly used in fillings. Amalgam also contains 50% mercury which has been found to be one of the most toxic substances on the planet, and you will agree that nobody wants the most toxic substance on the planet in their mouth.

If a mercury filling is absorbed into your blood, it could lead to a serious case of mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning can cause mood swings, memory loss, skin rash and even more serious side effects such as impairment of speech and the peripheral vision, lack of movement co-ordination and muscle weaknesses.

No longer is it necessary for unsightly silver amalgam fillings to be used in your dental treatment. White tooth coloured fillings make your teeth appear whiter and brighter than before and strengthen your teeth with durable, natural looking restorations. White Fillings enable you to maintain your beautiful white smile even if you require treatment for a decayed tooth.

These new white tooth coloured fillings are not only limited to people with new dental problems but can also be used to restore teeth that have been restored with amalgam fillings in the past.

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