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Does Dr. Callahan use silver amalgam fillings?

April 26, 2017amalgam callahan Dr fillings Silver

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Does Dr. Callahan use silver amalgam fillings?

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I haven’t placed an amalgam filling in years. Not so much because of concerns over mercury toxicity (I have several amalgam restorations in my own mouth), but because we have esthetic alternatives that can restore the natural appearance of the tooth. For the restoration of most cavities, we are able use tooth-colored fillings that blend into the natural color of the tooth. For severe cases of tooth decay, however, I may recommend a metal (stainless steel) crown to restore the function of badly decayed baby teeth. Stainless steel crowns are not as cosmetic, but they are extremely durable and economical and are almost always limited to molar teeth. We do have tooth-colored crowns for front teeth that need extensive restoration.