I’m terribly afraid I’ve made a ginormous mistake. I was at the mall and saw a Teeth Whitening Service Store. Intrigued, I popped in. The sales lady seemed extraordinarily knowledgeable. I was naturally concerned about having my teeth whitening done in a mall shop and she put me rightRead More
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Why Hasn’t the US Gotten Rid of Amalgam Fillings Yet?
My sister told me the United States signed a treaty to get rid of amalgam fillings, but my dentist still does them. Is he breaking the law? Karen, Dear Karen, The United States signed the Minamata Convention on Mercury. This is focused more on the environment than on the fillRead More
Do silver amalgam fillings stain teeth?
I have four silver fillings on molars that I want replaced with white fillings. My dentist said that my teeth appear to be stained by the fillings and the white fillings might not look as good as I want. He will still do them, but he advised me because he doesn’t want me to be… Continue reading Do silver amalgam fillings stain teeth?