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How safe are amalgam fillings?

Dentist Brampton have used mercury dental fillings for years to fill out cavities. These dental fillings are a combination of mercury, tin, silver, and copper. One of the reasons why amalgam fillings are apt is that they are malleable and soft. Mercury is used as the binding agent that grips the rest of the metals in the amalgam. Dentists can easily sculpt the filling to make sure it fits correctly. However, some dental health issues have put amalgam filling s in the limelight. Why are there doubts regarding amalgam fillings? Mainly, due to their mercury content. Critics believe that dental fillings made out of mercury can cause neurological problems in young children and fetuses. The concern focuses on the negative health effects of allergy or toxicity that may be linked to mercury exposure, especially as a possible cause of autoimmune disorders, chronic illnesses, birth defects, neurodegenerative diseases, mental disorders and oral lesions. Several dental organizations have als

Dental problems most senior citizens face

As human beings start to age, they become prone to a variety of dental health problems such as, receding gums, cavities, and other periodontal diseases. These physical ailments can make life difficult. Hence, to live your retirement days with happiness, it is important to pay extra attention to your oral health. Here are some of the problems to watch out for as you age: Dark teeth- caused mainly by change in dentin and consumption of stain-causing beverages and foods over the years. Darker teeth can also result from thinning of the enamel that makes the yellower dentin show through.       Dry mouth. Dry mouth is normally a result of decreased saliva flow that happens due to cancer treatments (use of radiation to the neck and head area) and diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome. Medicines can also make the mouth dry. Gum disease. Caused due to plaque, food debris, ill-fitted bridges and dentures, use of tobacco products, poor diet, and dise