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Worried about your Amalgam (silver) fillings & your overall health? At Mareeba Dental Centre we use Amalgam Free Dental Restorations. Our practice is safe for you and your family as well as the environment. We utilise non-toxic alternatives to mercury based treatments and always consider your health our first priority. Previously, Amalgam (Silver) fillings were the most popular form of dental restoration. Amalgam Fillings are comprised of fifty percent Mercury – which is a heavy metal and very toxic. Tests have shown Mercury Vapor may be constantly leaking from amalgam fillings and may be absorbed by the body. Such exposure can lead to severe health complications, such as; damage to the brain, lungs, kidneys, heart, the immune system, nervous system and may result in birth defects. Within our practice, we use either composite resin or CEREC one visit porcelain restorations .. Cerec restorations are the treatment of choice for your back teeth as they provide better strength and wear properties than composite resin, Porcelain is a more biocompatible material then composite resin. The greatest disadvantage we find of amalgam restorations is that over time they will weaken the remaining tooth structure through a process known as cracked tooth syndrome. Having your amalgams replaced will prevent further crack propagation and increase the longevity of the health of your tooth. Cracks in teeth can lead to chipping, nerve death and rooth canal treatment, vertical root fracture and eventual extraction of the tooth.
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