Ft Lauderdale Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry Blog | Dr. Thomas O'Neil
Monday, January 22, 2007
SILVER VS. TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS
Many dentists today use tooth-colored fillings rather than silver (amalgam).
SILVER (amalgam) FILLINGS:
-expands-causing cracking of the tooth structure
-discolors teeth
-allows moisture leakage
-weakens tooth structure
-contains mercury
TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS:
-can match shade of natural tooth
-strengthens and reinforces tooth structure
-more aesthetically pleasing
-no mercury-made of non-toxic materials
SILVER (amalgam) FILLINGS:
-expands-causing cracking of the tooth structure
-discolors teeth
-allows moisture leakage
-weakens tooth structure
-contains mercury
TOOTH-COLORED FILLINGS:
-can match shade of natural tooth
-strengthens and reinforces tooth structure
-more aesthetically pleasing
-no mercury-made of non-toxic materials
posted by Gina Monticone at 2:36 PM
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