The toothy trouble with amalgam fillings; our safe and holistic approach to cavity repair
The Department of Health in Victoria characterises mercury as a natural substance whose “major threat” to our health comes from mercury poisoning and the inhalation of mercury vapour. To protect against the adverse health effects of mercury, the government further states environmental exposure or risks must be minimised. Common environmental sources, acknowledged by the state, include certain species of fish and, of interest to Smile in Style and our valued patients, dental fillings. Notably, amalgam fillings contain mercury and do present a risk of exposure. However, not all fillings are a threat. For this reason, our offices in Moonee Ponds and Sunbury place non-toxic and attractive metal-free dental fillings as a common and essential form of … Continue reading