A small cluster of protesters, carrying tooth-shaped signs with slogans such as "Ban Mercury," heralded the opening of a two-day meeting today in Washington, DC, called by the U.S. Food and Drug ...

The FDA this week settled a lawsuit that sought to have mercury fillings banned from the U.S. market. While not agreeing to a ban, the agency has agreed to add warnings regarding the use of amalgams ...

FARGO — A global message has begun in Fargo with a goal to positively impact the health of Indigenous people throughout the Americas. The call to end the use of dental amalgam — a mixture of metals, ...

Studies show too much mercury exposure can affect brain and kidney function. For 150 years, dentists have used a mercury-based silver amalgam to fill cavities. But is it safe? Andrea Kontos said she ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can amalgam fillings cause mouth pain? Amalgam fillings have been used for more than 100 years and have been studied extensively. There is no evidence that amalgam fillings cause ...

Natural look: If appearance is a concern, the natural coloring of composite fillings may be a good fit. These fillings are less noticeable in the mouth than alternatives. 1 Use on any tooth: Because ...