Yes. Dental amalgam has been used in tooth restorations worldwide for more than 100 years. Studies
have failed to find any link between amalgam restorations and any medical disorder. Amalgam continues
to be a safe restorative material for dental patients. Only a very small number of people are allergic to
amalgam fillings. Fewer than 100 cases have ever been reported. In these rare instances, mercury may
trigger an allergic response. Symptoms of amalgam allergy are very similar to a typical skin allergy.
Often patients who are truly allergic to amalgam have a medical or family history of allergies to metals. If
there is a confirmed allergy, another restorative material will be used.
Is there a filling material that matches tooth color?
Yes. Composite resins are tooth-colored, plastic materials (made of resin) that are used both as fillings and
to repair defects in the teeth. Because they are tooth-colored, it is difficult to distinguish them from natural
teeth. Composites are often used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important. They can be
used on the back teeth as well depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay. Composite resins
are usually more costly than amalgam fillings.
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