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Frequently Asked Questions
Amalgam Fillings | Date Posted: 1/1/2002
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Should I have my amalgam fillings replaced?
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Dentists replace amalgam fillings for a variety of reasons including recurring decay, fracture, endodontic treatment and appearance.
If you seek replacement of quite satisfactory amalgam fillings for other reasons, such as a concern about the effects of mercury, you may create problems that otherwise would not have occurred, such as:
> Possible damage to or weakening of teeth.
> Sensitivity or pain after the filling.
> Financial problems.
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More questions in this category:
What's all the fuss about amalgam fillings?
If amalgam is so great, why does my dentist use white or 'tooth-coloured' fillings?
Should I have my amalgam fillings replaced?
What is an amalgam filling?
What makes up an amalgam filling?
Is it true that amalgam is dangerous for my baby?
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