The FDA determined quite sometime ago that silver amalgam tooth fillings are safe, despite reports that amalgam fillings pose risks for patients. Now, the FDA advisory committee is holding a two day hearing to review the contention from eight consumer and dental organizations that the FDA did not use the proper means to identify safe mercury levels in amalgam dental fillings. Silver dental fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, typically contain 50% mercury, 35% silver, 13% tin, 2% copper, and […]
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