Amalgam Silver Fillings

Posted By: Dr. Al A. Fallah | Published On: Sep 1, 2021 | Blog Articles

Dental amalgam is made of 50% pure elemental mercury, 35% silver, 13% tin, 2% copper, and a trace of zinc and may be called ‘silver fillings, amalgam or alloy. These materials are mixed and once placed in the tooth, the mesh enters a solid-state.

The World Health Organization has a set of publications that have reported a significant amount of mercury in human bodies that are coming from the dental amalgam.

The FDA has recently advised against the use of amalgam fillings in pregnant women and young children – which is a significant step.

Calgary University looked at the effects of very minute levels of mercury to the nerve tissues (the amounts that we would be exposed to with dental fillings) and found that the mercury actually caused the nerve cells to degenerate.

Dr. Fallah uses a rubber Dam, micro seal, and oxygen mask to eliminate any mercury exposure to his patients during the removal of their old silver-mercury amalgam.

Porcelains and other composites are new materials that cannot just fix a tooth, but truly restore its function, as well as its natural appearance and youthful beauty. Today’s restorations are not only esthetically natural and healthy-looking, but they feel and wear surprisingly similarly to natural teeth. Obviously, no material is as nice as naturally beautiful and healthy teeth, but teeth repaired by or replaced with new materials come amazingly close.

Call or email (info@dentistryforsandiego.com) Dr. Fallah, your Encinitas Cosmetic Dentist, for more information.

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Dr. Fallah is an exceptional dentist who treats patients in Carlsbad, San Diego, and beyond with consummate expertise. He provides holistic care with compassion and excellence. Due to Dr. Fallah’s extensive education, experience and skill, he can offer his patients many options and choices in the care they receive. Dr. Fallah believes in co-creating the optimal treatment options together with his patients to suit their unique requirements.

Some of his many achievements:

Graduate of UCLA Dental School 1987 (scored in top 6 percent of the national boards)
Master of International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics
Accredited by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
Certified by the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
Has extensive experience and training in the use of the Zirconia Dental Implants, especially the Swiss Dental Solutions (SDS) and the Z system
Extensive experience in biological oral surgery using Ozone and PRF
Graduate of the prestigious residency program in Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry
Graduate of Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
Licensed in IV and oral conscious sedation
Certified Provider of DNA, mRNA, and other sleep and TMD appliances
Certified Invisalign provider
Extensive training in neuromuscular orthodontics
Founding member of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy

Dr. Fallah is renowned for providing advanced, cosmetic, and restorative treatments while safeguarding their health with holistic and biological principles. We welcome you to call Dr. Fallah’s office today to experience exceptional dental care!