Dating back at least to the 1980s, experts have debated the safety of metal “amalgam” cavity fillings, which contain a mixture of metals like silver, copper, nickel and—most alarmingly—mercury. The ...

Getting a filling is a common dental procedure that is used to treat cavities and protect teeth damaged by tooth decay. There are several types of filling material currently available to repair ...

The debate over whether mercury in dental fillings can leach out and cause a wide range of health problems — from multiple sclerosis and cancer to Alzheimer's disease — refuses to die down. The ...

Dr. Griffin Cole of the IAOMT discussing the study findings of elevated levels of mercury from amalgam dental fillings in the blood of 16 million Americans. CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE ...

(CNN) -- The US Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday that silver dental fillings, known as dental amalgam, may cause health problems for some high-risk groups. The updated FDA guidance said ...

Light Lane Dental Practice, Coventry, has announced the availability of private white fillings for patients looking to restore teeth in a more natural and discreet way. This update provides people ...

The next time you have a cavity, you may want to weigh your filling options carefully. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that dental fillings made of amalgam—a mixture of mercury, ...

A FEW years from now millions of people might be walking around with an unusual kind of glass in their mouth, and using it every time they eat. Engineers at Oregon State University have made some ...

Dental fillings are artificial substances that are used to fill in the holes or gaps in the enamel of decayed, broken or damaged teeth. Dental fillings are needed to restore the shape and stability of ...

Tooth cavities are usually closed with plastic fillings. However, the initially soft plastic shrinks as it hardens. The tension can cause gaps to appear between the tooth and the filling, encouraging ...