Silver amalgam fillings can last about 15 years on average. The FDA advises against replacing good condition mercury fillings ...

Dental amalgam fillings have a bad rap. Advocates argue they are toxic and can harm people. But how common are they?

FARGO — A global message has begun in Fargo with a goal to positively impact the health of Indigenous people throughout the Americas. The call to end the use of dental amalgam — a mixture of metals, ...

A recent shift in the U.S. government's position on mercury is rekindling the debate over the future of dental amalgam. “The world's environmental leaders agreed that we must take immediate action to ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7-tesla magnet strength may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings, according to a new study published online June 26 in the journal Radiology. However, the ...

Natural look: If appearance is a concern, the natural coloring of composite fillings may be a good fit. These fillings are less noticeable in the mouth than alternatives. 1 Use on any tooth: Because ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can amalgam fillings cause mouth pain? Amalgam fillings have been used for more than 100 years and have been studied extensively. There is no evidence that amalgam fillings cause ...

The government still considers mercury-containing dental fillings safe and is awaiting results from two major studies of children's cavities that may settle lingering public doubts. Amalgam fillings, ...

The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use ...