When should I replace my old amalgam/metal fillings? We recommend replacing any amalgam restoration that displays signs of leakage, that is adjacent to a fracture, that has tooth decay around or beneath it, or if it is causing a significant cosmetic issue. We evaluate old amalgam restorations very closely with visual examination, probing, x-rays, and intraoral photography. Should I replace my old amalgam/metal fillings because they are dangerous or have mercury? There are no consistent scientific findings confirming that the mercury in amalgam restorations causes specific long-term health issues. There is anecdotal evidence suggesting the mercury may be harmful, and this is an ongoing debate in dental research. At this time, we do not recommend replacing metal/amalgam restorations simply because you have
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Young Athletes Seeing More Dental Disease Due to Energy Drinks
If you didn’t know it already – energy drinks are just bad for you overall. They are full of chemicals, food colorings and dyes, and exorbitant amounts of sugar. Young athletes everywhere are surprised to see one injury off the field – to their teeth. Downing drink after drink like Gatorade, Red Bull and Monster is taking a huge toll on the oral health of kids. And it’s taking a toll on our teeth. Even at the Olympics, there were hundreds of dental emergencies, largely due to tooth decay to to sport and energy drinks. Credit: Read the Study on Energy Drinks MindUnleashed.Org “On any given day, I’d drink at least half a gallon of Gatorade to prepare for it, if not more, and