Amalgam Filling
An amalgam filling is a durable silver-colored dental restoration made from a mixture of metals including silver, mercury, tin, and copper.
Definition
An amalgam filling is a durable silver-colored dental restoration made from a mixture of metals including silver, mercury, tin, and copper.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Dental amalgam has been used for over 150 years and remains one of the most durable and cost-effective filling materials available. While concerns about mercury content have led some patients to prefer composite alternatives, the FDA, ADA, and WHO have confirmed that amalgam fillings are safe for adults and children over age 6. Amalgam fillings are particularly suited for large cavities in back teeth where chewing forces are greatest. They typically last 10-15 years or more.
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What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about amalgam filling — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1Are amalgam fillings safe?
- 2Should I have my silver fillings replaced?
- 3Do you still use silver fillings?
- 4What is the mercury in fillings?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk shares your practice's position on amalgam versus composite fillings, answers common questions about filling materials, and schedules appointments for filling replacement if desired.
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Common questions about amalgam filling.
An amalgam filling is a durable silver-colored dental restoration made from a mixture of metals including silver, mercury, tin, and copper. Dental amalgam has been used for over 150 years and remains one of the most durable and cost-effective filling materials available. While concerns about mercury content have led some patients to prefer composite alternatives, the FDA, ADA, and WHO have confirmed that amalgam fillings are safe for adults and children over age 6.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk shares your practice's position on amalgam versus composite fillings, answers common questions about filling materials, and schedules appointments for filling replacement if desired.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk shares your practice's position on amalgam versus composite fillings, answers common questions about filling materials, and schedules appointments for filling replacement if desired.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk shares your practice's position on amalgam versus composite fillings, answers common questions about filling materials, and schedules appointments for filling replacement if desired.
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