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Dental amalgam is a filling material primarily used to fill dental cavities caused by tooth decay. It has been in use for more than a century to help millions of people suffering from tooth decay to restore their beautiful smile. Dental amalgam is a mixture of different metals. It consists of mercury and other metals including tin, silver and copper. However, approximately half of dental amalgam comprises mercury. Its chemical properties allow other metals to bind together,forming an amalgam. Dental amalgam is sometimes referred to as silver amalgam due to its silver-like appearance. However, despite its name, it contains elemental mercury. During the placement of the silver amalgam, first, the dentist drill the tooth to remove any decayed material as well as shape the tooth in a way that it will accommodate the amalgam. The dentist then applies the appropriate safety conditions to mix the liquid mercury with other metals…

Bulimia is a condition where a person takes a large amount of food within a short period and then try to compensate for the food eaten through activities such as vomiting, exercising excessively or using laxatives or diuretics to avoid gaining weight.  Constant cycles of self-induced vomiting and bingeing can greatly affect your kidneys, heart, and other body organs. However, what most people do not know is that this habit can also affect your oral health. When you vomit, high amounts of stomach acids are brought up into your mouth. The acids help in breaking down of food in your stomach so that your body can absorb it. However, when the acids come into your mouth, they can corrode and wear down the enamel which covers and offers protection to your teeth. Read on, to learn how Bulimia can affect your oral health. Bite Problems As the teeth continue to…