Dental amalgam

Dental amalgam is a combination of mercury with other metals and has been used for over 150 years for the treatment of tooth cavities because it is very strong and durable.

Dental amalgams are made by mixing one part of liquid mercury with one part of a mixture of other metals: mainly silver, but also tin, some copper and small amounts of zinc.

Source: GreenFacts

Elemental mercury

GreenFacts Summary on Tooth filling materials Dental amalgams & alternative materials

GreenFacts Summary on Mercury:

• 2.3 What levels of mercury might cause harm?

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Mercury