Are composite tooth fillings safe?

Patients who are seeking solutions for decay will often find dental fillings to be an effective treatment option. But many who visit Dentistry on Parkdale are not only worried about treating their cavities but doing so in a safe and effective manner. Dr. Karen Ho of Hamilton, Ontario, uses composite resin fillings for many reasons and often hears questions from her patients, including, “Are composite tooth fillings safe?”

The safety of composite resin in the smile

Many dentists in the area, including those in the past, have used a material called silver amalgam to fill areas of decay. While this is effective, it is not always the safest tooth cavity filling. Silver amalgam fillings are composed of about 50% mercury, a toxic substance to our bodies. When patients eat or drink hot foods, mercury can leak from the silver amalgam filling and enter the body, resulting in neurological problems over time due to mercury toxicity.

Instead, our team focuses on using safe and biocompatible materials to enhance and improve the smile, so we focus on composite resin fillings for our patients. We encourage patients to consider composite resin because it is:

• Safe.
• Effective.
• Strong.
• Durable.
• Aesthetic.

Schedule time to speak to Dr. Karen Ho and her team at Dentistry on Parkdale

Hamilton, Ontario, area patients ready to learn more about composite resin fillings are invited to call our office to discuss their needs.

We are conveniently located at 21 Parkdale Avenue South and can be reached by calling 905-547-4940.

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Dr. Karen Ho is a trusted dentist serving patients of all ages in Hamilton, Ontario. Having studied at prestigious institutes such as McMaster University and University of Toronto and trained at Hartford Hospital (General Practice Residency), she opened her private practice in 2003.

Dr. Ho is committed to lifelong learning as she believes that she can serve her community better by constantly updating herself. She is affiliated with many professional organisations like the Academy of General Dentistry, Institute for Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry, The Dawson Academy Study Club, Niagara Peninsula Dental Diagnostic Study Club, Hamilton Chapter of the Seattle Study Club (Founding Member), and Boston and Tufts Universities.