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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

posted by Gina Monticone at 2:36 PM

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