Mercury in Dental Amalgam.

Author: United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Source: EPA Website.

Year: 2013

Comment:

This is the official webpage of the United States Environmental Protection Agency about dental amalgam mercury.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Dental amalgam, sometimes referred to as ‘silver filling,’ is a silver-colored material used to fill (restore) teeth that have cavities. Dental amalgam is made of two nearly equal parts: liquid mercury and a powder containing silver, tin, copper, zinc and other metals.  Amalgam is one of the most commonly used tooth fillings, and is considered to be a safe, sound, and effective treatment for tooth decay.”

Citation:

United States Environmental Protection Agency. Mercury in Dental Amalgam. http://www.epa.gov/hg/dentalamalgam.html#dentists.