At West 10th Dental Group, we strive to use products and materials which have been shown to be effective through both clinical trials and real life applications. In addition, we will certainly not use any product which has been shown to pose a hazard to a patient's health or safety.

When recommending restorative materials, therefore, you can be assured that your doctor's recommendation will be safe and for the material or procedure which is both best suited for your particular need.

Dental Amalgam is an alloy comprised of elemental mercury, silver, tin and copper. It is because mercury is combined with other metals that it is rendered safe for use in repairing tooth enamel. Dental amalgam is an extremely durable substance, making for long lasting filling is areas of the mouth which require strength to resist fracture.

Although questions have been raised regarding the safety of amalgam (silver-colored) fillings, the National Institutes of Health, U. S. Public Health Services, the Food and Drug Administration and many other health organizations agree the fillings are safe, effective and reliable. The Journal of the American Medical Association has published two independent studies regarding the safety of dental amalgam. These studies have proven dental amalgam as a safe and highly effective method of treating tooth decay. In addition, it is considered unethical to advocate a patient remove existing dental amalgam restorations for any implied health benefit.

Therefore, if your doctor at West 10th Dental Group recommends an amalgam filling to repair a tooth, you can be sure that the amalgam will provide optimum benefit with maximum safety.

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