Study on Dental Fillings in Children and the Risk of Anxiety, Depression
More than 50% of elementary school children in U.S have tooth decay and cavities which may need fillings. For nearly four decades, dentists have been using tooth-colored fillings that contain derivatives of the chemical bisphenol A. Dental Fillings in Children Connected to Risk of Anxiety, Depression
Recent research has revealed that these non-metal fillings can up the risk of behavioral problems in children. The study however has pointed only to a potential connection and there is no conclusive evidence yet that BPA causes any behavioral changes in children.