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Amalgam & Composite Dental Fillings: The Pros & Cons ... The two most common types of fillings are Amalgam (silver) and composite (tooth colored). How can you decide which one is best for ... With attributes to both amalgam and composite fillings, the pros and cons can help you decide what type of filling is best for you.
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dentistry.about.com/od/commondentalprocedure1/a/filling...
dentistry.about.com/od/commondentalprocedure1/a/fillings.htm
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Many people do not realize that their dark, “silver” amalgam fillings are 50% mercury. A large filling may contain as much mercury as a thermometer. Mercury vaporizes easily at room temperature and in this state, is odorless, colorless and tasteless. ... Dental Pros and Cons...
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www.dental--health.com/amalgam_fillings_mercury.html
www.dental--health.com/amalgam_fillings_mercury.html
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"I give patients the pros and cons of both amalgam and composites. The pros vs. cons involve cost, longevity, and cosmetics. Most women prefer composites; most men aren`t concerned with aesthetics and want amalgams.
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www.thewealthydentist.com/SurveyResults/063-Silver-Merc...
www.thewealthydentist.com/SurveyResults/063-Silver-Mercury-Dental-Amalgam-Fillings.htm
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Information about white composite fillings versus silver amalgam fillings, pros and cons. ... This page provides information about the pros and cons of white composite fillings versus silver amalgam fillings. There are several important differences between the two types, it's not just a matter of appearance.
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www.mynewsmile.com/whitefillings.htm
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Questions and answers about amalgam fillings: ... Is the mercury in amalgam fillings toxic? Answer: There is a controversy over the potential adverse health effects of silver fillings, which are close to 50% mercury and generally have less than 40% silver in them. ... Amalgam fillings - pros and cons...
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www.mynewsmile.com/amalgam_fillings.htm
www.mynewsmile.com/amalgam_fillings.htm
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If you hadn't, you probably wouldn't be reading this article, as the pros and cons of silver amalgam fillings wouldn't matter, given the fact that they'd be your only option. But nowadays it's all about choices. You can choose your cell phone, hair dye, nose, and so on-why not your fillings, too?
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www.cotuitsmilecenter.com/blog/2008/01/07/pros-and-cons...
www.cotuitsmilecenter.com/blog/2008/01/07/pros-and-cons-of-silver-amalgam-fillings/
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Dental Amalgam Fillings, sometimes called “silver amalgams,” are actually half mercury. They are a time-release poison, a major source of mercury to those who have them. ... DAMS stands for Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions and it is a non-profit organization based in Minnesota, in the United States, educating the public...
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www.amalgam.org/
www.amalgam.org/
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A comprehensive guide to dental filling materials, providing the pros and cons of silver amalgam filling materials and composite filling materials. ... Furthermore, many people decide to replace their older silver amalgam fillings with newer white “tooth-colored” composite fillings. There are a number of pros and...
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www.yourdentistryguide.com/fillings-material/
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Pros and Cons of a composite resin fillings ... Composite resin fillings require more time to apply than amalgam fillings. This results in an increased cost for placing composite fillings.
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www.aboutcosmeticdentistry.com/procedures/dental_fillin...
www.aboutcosmeticdentistry.com/procedures/dental_fillings/pros_and_cons.html
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