Hey, my name is Shelly Katalgo. My love for sedation dentistry started in high school. My best friend had a severe fear of going to the dentist and I wanted to help her feel better about it. Although I always enjoyed my dental visits, I felt bad that she struggled so much with going to hers. My parents taught me about sedation dentistry and I instantly dreamed of becoming a dental professional. I wanted to help kids like my friend stay fear free throughout their appointments by using gentle techniques and professional medications. Although I opted to follow a different career path, my passion for dentistry remained throughout the years. I will update my site with developments in this industry as soon as they are reported. I will also discuss the benefits of sedation dentistry in detail. Thanks for visiting. I hope you come back soon.
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Times When You Should Replace Old Amalgam Fillings
Franklin Steward
Years ago, dentists only used amalgam fillings when removing cavities. Dentists still use these today; however, they are not nearly as popular as composite fillings. Composite fillings are white or tooth-colored. Not only do they blend in well with your teeth, but they are also extremely strong and durable. If you have old amalgam fillings in your mouth, you may want to consider getting them replaced with composite fillings, and here are several reasons you may want to consider this.
To make your mouth look nicer
Have you ever been embarrassed to open your mouth due to the old silver fillings you have? If so, you could gain more self-confidence if you visit a dentist to have these replaced with new composite fillings. With composite fillings, your fillings will be there, but no one will ever see them. Dentists are great at matching fillings to the color of a person's teeth, and the purpose is to make fillings less obvious and noticeable.
To replace fillings that are no longer protecting
A second reason to consider replacing amalgam fillings is to protect your teeth in a way that is better. While amalgam fillings tend to last a long time, teeth change. A tooth that currently has an amalgam filling in it might develop more decay on the surface of the rest of the tooth. If this happens, the dentist might recommend removing the amalgam fillings so he or she can put in a new one that covers the entire problem area of the tooth. Additionally, if an amalgam filling is loose, or if part of it fell out, you should have it replaced with a new filling. These reasons all make replacing amalgam fillings a smart preventative dental care decision.
To protect your health
There are people who are allergic to the metals in amalgam fillings, and it is also important to realize that amalgam fillings contain mercury, which is a potent metal. Many studies have been conducted on the effects of mercury in fillings, and there is evidence that the mercury in the fillings can be released into your mouth. If you breathe in high-enough levels of mercury, it could cause health issues. If you are concerned by this, you can protect yourself by having your fillings replaced.
You do not have to replace old fillings with new ones, but it is a good thing to consider at some point. If you have any questions about your fillings or problems you are currently having with your teeth, visit a dental clinic today.
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