In
Holistic Dentistry, there is an effort to find biocompatible materials
to reduce the potential for toxicity. Silver Mercury "Amalgam" fillings
are avoided due to toxicity concerns. Amalgam removal and replacement
with natural-looking bonded materials is the standard. Testing for
mercury levels in the body may also be performed according to the
Huggins Protocol.cury
Old Mercury fillings have cracked and leaking edges. The natural
tooth structure is weakened by the"Wedge" effect of the filling on
the tooth.
New esthetic
materials are strongly bonded to the tooth. The resulting restoration
restores not just function and beauty, but returns most of the original
strength of the tooth.