Concerned About BPA in Dental 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. BPA has been shown to be endocrine-disrupting and has been linked to a wide variety of problems. This is why we use BPA-free materials in our fillings.
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 fillings, 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 Dental Lyfe Studio
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 (951) 800-5933 or send us an email. We can answer any questions you may have, and together we can make a plan for any future fillings.
