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The FDA has advised ‘vulnerable’ groups – pregnant and lactating women; women trying to conceive; fetuses, infants and younger kids; those with neurological or kidney issues; and those allergic to mercury – to avoid dental amalgam. We take this advice very seriously. That’s why we consider mercury-free smiles as a priority!

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FDA advises “vulnerable groups” to avoid dental amalgam

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised certain “vulnerable and high-risk groups” to avoid getting dental amalgam fillings if possible due to the potentially harmful effects the mercury in these fillings may pose to their health.

In a recent statement, the FDA has updated its recommendations on dental amalgam and potential risks to certain individuals that may be posed by these mercury-containing fillings that are used to restore the missing structure and surfaces of decayed teeth.

The groups that the FDA has listed as facing greater risks for potential harmful health effects include:

Pregnant women and their developing fetuses
Women who are planning to become pregnant
Nursing women and their newborns and infants
Children, especially those younger than six years of age
People with neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease
Those with impaired kidney functions
Those who are extremely sensitive or allergic to mercury or other components in dental amalgam.

Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury and a powdered alloy comprising silver, tin and copper. The FDA has been reviewing and monitoring scientific publications and reports and conducting public discussions on the effects of dental amalgam and mercury vapor on patient health for over 20 years.

They now also recommend non-mercury alternatives like composite resins and glass ionomer cement fillings, especially for vulnerable populations. The FDA has made these recommendations after obtaining the views of healthcare professionals and public comments about dental amalgam and other metal implants and evaluating published literature.

If you are searching for natural, mercury-free dentistry in Yadkinville, North Carolina, make Virtue Dental Care your provider of choice!

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Replace your missing teeth with dental implants treatment in Yadkinville

While no one likes the thought of losing a tooth, advances in dental technology allow dentists to provide realistic replacement teeth that look and feel just like your natural teeth. Dental implants are the best treatment option for your overall health because they replace the entire structure of your tooth. Patients in the Yadkinville area can contact Virtue Dental Care to learn all their options for restoring their smile.

Benefits of dental implants

A dental implant looks like a small screw, and it is placed directly into your jawbone, where it will fuse into place over the course of a few weeks. Once it is acclimated to your mouth, it can be used to support a dental crown, a bridge, or complete dentures. Dental implants prevent bone loss in your jaw and help your face maintain its natural shape. They also function just like your regular teeth, allowing you to eat and speak without issue.

When you are missing teeth in your arch, chewing is a lot more stressful for your jaw, and the uneven bite force increases the risk of fracturing a tooth or developing TMJ disorders. Your teeth also support each other to stay in place, and when one is gone, the others can shift around in your mouth, causing a crooked smile and increasing the risk of decay and infection. The cost of dental implants may be more than other treatment options, but they can last a lifetime with proper care.

Placing your implant

Dental implants require healthy gums and jawbone, and Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor will determine if dental implants are the right treatment for your situation during your consultation.

Dental implants are typically placed a few weeks after tooth loss or extraction to allow your gums to heal. Once it has healed into place, you can return to the office to have an abutment placed and take impressions of your mouth to design your restoration. Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor uses CERAC technology for same-day dental crowns, and dental bridges and dentures will be made in the lab. Once they are ready and in place, you resume your normal eating routine without worry.

CALL OUR OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Virtue Dental Care Patients: (336) 679-2034 | New Patients: (336) 606-0040

Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor is committed to providing holistic treatments that focus on your whole health rather than just your teeth. By choosing biocompatible, mercury-free materials, he can provide a natural-looking restoration for your smile that minimizes the risk of an allergic reaction and or irritation and inflammation around your gums. Contact our office in Yadkinville today at to learn more about how we can help.

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