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Is it worth it to have white fillings vs silver?

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Is it worth it to have white fillings vs silver?

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It is true that amalgam fillings contain mercury. But it is also true that composite fillings contain Bisphenol A and silica. Amalgam has been used for 160 years, and not one bit of scientific evidence has linked it to any disease process. That is why they have not been outlawed. The amount of mercury that leaches out of the fillings is infinitesimally small and I have read that eating some fish gives you more mercury exposure. The safety of composite fillings is now being questioned and researched. Amalgam is a much more durable filling material, so it is much better to use on biting surfaces ie your back teeth. The lifespan of an amalgam filling is in the 20 year range. Composite fillings on back teeth may last 5-7 years. They last longer on front teeth. This is because composite fillings are bonded to the tooth. The bond of composite is great to enamel, but almost nonexistent to dentin. When filling a back tooth, unless it is just a shallow occlusal filling, there is very little ena

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