White Fillings
Filling cavities with composite resin versus mercury fillings
If you have had cavities filled in the past, your dental provider may have put in mercury filling, sometimes referred to as “silver amalgam fillings.” Over the years, it has been found time and time again through dental studies that these fillings, comprised of approximately 50% mercury, are bad for your smile and your health. Mercury is a toxic substance to the human body, and these fillings can cause the leakage of mercury into the body. Fortunately, Dr. Scott Siemen and his team at Paxton Dental Care in Paxton, Massachusetts, are pleased to offer solutions and have been filling cavities … Continue reading
