Are silver fillings really that dangerous for your health as they have been claimed?
In 2013, Dr Oz sparked up a controversy in his
hugely popular show stating the dangers and hazards of silver fillings
attributing it to the high mercury content in them. That controversy
was soon followed by a claim from the American Dental Association that
as a physician he failed to educate his viewers and relied on
sensationalism to prove something that is inaccurate. The ADA counter
claim was supported by several authentic research studies.
Dental amalgam fillings are actually safe and
effective ways to restore the back teeth and usually last much longer
than tooth colored fillings. Of course, it’s best to not have any
filling. Tooth colored fillings are obviously the only option for
treating cavities in the front teeth, but if there is a cavity in one of
your back teeth which will not be visible , you do have two choices ,
white fillings or silver fillings
, and both the choices are healthy and safe for you. In fact, several
dentists will prefer silver fillings in their own teeth, and ask your
dentist the reasons for this preference.
This article has been posted by Dr. Purvi Thakkar.
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