Silver Fillings can Cause Health Problems that May Not Show up in X-Rays

Beverly Hills, CA – Many years ago the only way to take care of a damaged tooth was to take it out. Through the years dental science developed the Amalgam filling to seal the cavity and save the tooth. As medical advances continue to improve it was determined that the Mercury tended to cause cracks in the tooth structure around the metal filling which made a root canal or extraction necessary to solve the problem.

Today high quality bonding and crowns provide a much safer method to repair cavities and keep teeth healthy. Porcelain fillings that are colored to match the hue of the patient’s teeth look completely natural and are far safer than silver fillings. Another important aspect to mercury fillings that make its use undesirable is that since the Amalgam is a metal it is radio opaque. This means that when the dentist gives the patient an x-ray to see the condition of their teeth the machine’s rays cannot penetrate it and won’t show what underlining problems may be progressing. If there is decay under these silver fillings it will go unnoticed and can accelerate existing health conditions.

Dr. Parviz Azar-Mehr is a Prosthodonist and Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Southern California with over 25 years of Cosmetic and general dental experience and has intimate knowledge of how harmful these silver fillings can be. In addition to the unattractive look of dark metal in your teeth, mercury laden silver fillings have been attributed to a number of medical disorders and health conditions.

Located in Beverly Hills California and serving all of West Los Angeles, Dr. Azar-Mehr and his highly trained staff take great pride in providing the utmost of state of the art dental technologies combined with a caring environment that treats each patient as individuals. From young children to senior citizens, the office of Dr. Azar-Mehr can diagnose and suggest various treatments for ailments and condition as well as provide financial options to ensure treatment is received.

As a Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Azar-Mehr is used to providing a wide range of cosmetic dental services as well as dental procedures for crowns, bridges, teeth cleanings, dental implants and many others. He is board certified by the American Dental Association which is considered an endorsement from the organization but it is his years of experience and tenure as Professor at USC that gives his patients the assurance that they are in skilled, compassionate hands with a staff of professionals dedicated to utilizing the most sophisticated equipment along with up to date dental techniques.

For more information visit their web site at www.azarmehr.com to take a tour of the office, review the staff and learn more about the importance of taking care of your teeth and how Dr. Azar-Mehr can take care of you.