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Amalgam Removal
Being told that you have a cavity can be incredibly frustrating. After all, we know that you do your best to keep your teeth plaque-free and healthy. However, even with a
good oral hygiene routine, you can still experience tooth decay. When this happens, your dentist will likely recommend that you have it filled as soon as possible to avoid the decay from worsening and harming your tooth. Your team at
Kozlow and Rowell in Dallas, TX, offers composite resin fillings that blend in with your pearly whites and protect your smile.
Did you know that amalgam fillings and crowns contain trace amounts of mercury? This could make them unsafe for many people. But with a holistic approach to dentistry, we focus on biocompatible materials that contain no mercury. 
If you had a problem with dental decay or damage in the past, a general dentist may have treated you with an amalgam metal filling. While it was up to the task of protecting your tooth and preventing an infection, the restoration that you received can make you embarrassed by how it affects your smile. You can also have concerns about the mercury contained in your filling and its long-term impact on your well-being.
Does a metal filling remain in your smile to inform the world you had to undergo dental work? If so, you can feel frustrated by its prominence, and by how much it stands out next to your natural enamel. What you can also worry about is the potential health effect of a restoration made with amalgam or mercury remaining in your mouth. What you should know is that you do not have to feel stuck with this kind of restoration.