Mercury Isolation During Dental Filling Removal Because mercury vapor can be released during amalgam filling removal, Dr. Sekhon takes special steps to ensure isolation of mercury particles and vapors during the procedure. These safety measures protect patients from mercury exposure during the removal process. When we remove your metal amalgam filling, we place a white composite filling or dental crown in its place. This gives you a restoration that matches the natural color of your teeth and blends seamlessly with the...

What Are White Composite Fillings Gallery Dental offers an alternative to silver amalgam fillings: white composite fillings. Composite fillings are tooth-colored dental restorations made from a mixture of plastic resin and fine glass particles. Benefits of Composite Dental Fillings Composite fillings have many benefits that make them an excellent choice for our patients, like: Resembling the Natural Color of Your Tooth Requiring Less Tooth Preparation Providing Smaller Restorations Bonding Directly to the Tooth Enamel Being Completely Free of Mercury Mercury-Free Alternative to Silver Fillings If...

Mercury Amalgam Filling Removal Services At Gallery Dental, we have many people come to us for the removal of their old, metal mercury fillings. Silver fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, are made up of an alloy containing silver, tin and mercury. The mercury content can make up as much as 50% of the total metal alloy composition. Safety Debate Among Dental Professionals Although there is an ongoing debate on the safety of mercury fillings among dental professionals throughout the world, many patients...