Will amalgam tattoo go away?
Amalgam tattoo is a benign condition that does not typically change in size, color or shape. If not removed, it will remain in your mouth permanently.
What is an amalgam tattoo?
Amalgam tattoos are caused by “silver” dental fillings called amalgam. Dental amalgam is used to fill cavities and treat tooth decay. These “silver” fillings are actually a mixture of various metals, including mercury, silver, tin, and copper.
Do amalgam tattoos grow?
Amalgam tattoos don’t cause any symptoms and they’re not raised or painful. They also don’t bleed or grow over time.
What is another name for amalgam tattoo?
| Amalgam tattoo | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Localized argyrosis, focal argyrosis |
| Amalgam tattoo in upper labial sulcus in an edentulous individual, left behind after teeth have been lost/extracted | |
| Specialty | Dentistry |
How do you remove an amalgam tattoo?
We can remove an amalgam tattoo using laser treatment. This involves using a laser to stimulate the skin cells in the area. Stimulating these cells helps to dislodge trapped amalgam particles. Following laser treatment, you’ll need to use a very soft toothbrush to stimulate new cell growth for a few weeks.
What is the cause of amalgam tattoo?
What causes an amalgam tattoo? An amalgam tattoo develops when a piece of amalgam filling material becomes inadvertently lodged in the oral mucosa. This can happen whilst the fillings are being placed or polished, or during the removal of a filling following the use of the dental drills.
What does an amalgam look like?
Dental amalgam fillings are often referred to as “silver fillings” because of their silver-like appearance, although the use of this term in not recommended because the term does not correctly explain the materials in amalgam.
How do you get amalgam tattoo?
Why do I have a black dot on my gums?
Black spots on your gums are usually harmless, but they can sometimes be a sign of teething problems in children or oral cancer. If you notice a new spot on your gums, make sure to tell your doctor about it. Even if the spot isn’t cancerous, it should be monitored for any changes in shape, size, or color.
Why is there a black spot on my gum?
What color is amalgam?
Sometimes described as “silver-colored” fillings, dental amalgam has been used by dentists for more than 100 years because it lasts a long time and is less expensive than other cavity-filling materials such as tooth-colored composites or gold fillings.