Concerned About BPA in Dental Fillings?
BPA and Tooth-Colored Fillings
Bis-Phenol A (BPA), a compound found in some tooth-colored dental fillings, has been associated with endocrine disruption and linked to a range of health concerns. In response to these findings, the filling materials used in this practice are BPA-free.
Don’t Jump to Replace Your Composite Fillings
For parents who currently have fillings containing BPA, there is no pressing reason to have them removed and replaced with BPA-free alternatives, since doing so would primarily serve to weaken the affected teeth and is likely to cause more harm than benefit. BPA release from existing fillings decreases substantially after the initial 24-hour period. The preferable approach is to select BPA-free materials from the outset, but when that is not an option, transitioning to a BPA-free filling material at the point when current restorations naturally require replacement is a reasonable course.
Get BPA-Free Tooth-Colored Fillings at First Choice Dental of NJ
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 856-424-7477 or send us an email. We can answer any questions you may have, and together we can make a plan for any future fillings.