Florida Surgeon General issues guidance AGAINST amalgam for dental fillings. 50% mercury by weight.
Dental amalgam, commonly used in fillings, is approximately 50% mercury by weight. Unfortunately, it leaches into your body and has the potential to harm your health. Today, I issued guidance recommending against amalgam for dental fillings. Safer alternatives exist. Patients… pic.twitter.com/tZ8DMQFuJb — Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD (@FLSurgeonGen) August 25, 2025 State Surgeon General Dr. …