Dental Services
Mercury Free Restorations
Silver fillings are made of amalgam; a mixture of mercury and other metals including silver, tin and copper. Mercury is used in amalgam to quickly harden the filling material, making it fit for purpose. Concern has been raised that as an amalgam filling ages, or begins to wear down, that low quantities of Mercury may be absorbed into the blood system with negative side effects. While these concerns remain, your dentist will not use restorations that contain amalgam.
Fees
- White filling from £230
