Are Mercury Fillings Safe? Health Concerns and What the FDA Says

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Mercury amalgam fillings have served as a standard dental treatment for over 150 years, and the question of their safety remains one of the most common in dentistry. These silver-colored restorations contain mercury, a heavy metal known for its toxic properties, combined with silver, tin, and copper. Major dental organizations and the FDA maintain that […]