BPA-Free Tooth-Colored Fillings

BPA and Tooth-Colored Fillings

You may have heard some worrying things about Bis-Phenol A (BPA), a compound in tooth-colored dental fillings, but don’t go rushing back to silver amalgam just yet. While it is good to avoid BPA, which has been shown to be endocrine-disrupting and linked to a variety of problems, we don’t have to choose between the lesser of two evils. We can place BPA-free tooth-colored fillings that avoid both BPA and the dangers of mercury poisoning that come with amalgam fillings, because there are numerous tooth-colored materials available that are free of BPA. Our practice uses safe, BPA-free tooth-colored fillings in Phoenix, AZ.

Don’t Jump to Replace Your Composite Fillings

Parents, if you have fillings that contain BPA, don’t feel like you need to rush to have them taken out and replaced with BPA-free tooth-colored fillings right away, as this would mostly only weaken the teeth and do more harm than good overall. The release of BPA from fillings drops off sharply after the first 24 hours. Ideally, we can get BPA-free fillings in the first place, but if that isn’t possible, you can simply switch to a BPA-free material after the current fillings wear out.

Get BPA-Free Tooth-Colored Fillings at Orangewood Family Dental

If you’re due for filling replacements, your child is ready for dental sealants, or if you simply have concerns about BPA, give us a call at (602) 864-7400 or send us an email. We provide trusted BPA-free tooth-colored fillings in Phoenix and are happy to answer your questions and help you choose the safest option for your family.