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What about “silver” fillings versus “white” fillings?

Even though in 1993 a report was provided by the U.S. Public Health Service indicating there is no health cause to avoid using amalgam or silver fillings, nowadays more patients are asking for ‘white’ or composite fillings that are tooth-colored.

Also, we like tooth-colored fillings as they ‘connect’ to the formation of the tooth and so assist to make a tooth that has been rendered weak by decay stronger.

Normally, white fillings are also less vulnerable to heat and they have a more attractive look. But, it is not possible to utilize ‘white’ fillings in each circumstance. If the state of a tooth is serious, a crown shall normally be essential and make the patient more content, generally.