The latest FDA guideline states that stuffing materials can lead to health problems for people with hypersensitivity to mercury.
Dental enamelgam fillings are a mixture of silver, tin, copper and mercury. The FDA and the American Dental Association have said for years that the material is safe, but advocates have been calling for mercury-free materials since the 1970s.
The FDA’s updated recommendations said that dental enamelgum is safe for most people, but there are also some who should avoid the material, including pregnant women and their developing fetuses; Women who plan to become pregnant; Women who are nursing; Children, especially those under the age of six; People with kidney problems; And people with pre-neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s.
Dental enamelgam is widely used because it is stronger, more durable and less expensive than other materials for filling, but over time it can release less mercury vapor. The amount of steam released depends on how much people grind their teeth and the exact filling.
“Nevertheless, most of the evidence suggests that mercury exposure to dental hysterectomy does not lead to negative health effects in the general population, but little is known about the effects it may have on members of specific groups in this group. The FDA said on its website
For those in that sensitive category, the FDA suggests that dentists use alternatives such as resin and glass cement fillings.
The FDA does not recommend removing or replacing fillings that are in good condition because removal can increase exposure to mercury vapor and damage the structure of healthy teeth.
After the FDA updated the guidelines, the American Dental Association said it “confirms its position that dental enamelgum is a durable, safe and effective cavity filling option.”
The ADA said no new scientific evidence was cited as part of the FDA’s recommendation.
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