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I was wondering what the safest tooth filling is?
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Composite fillings: In the past silver amalgam or gold was the standard of care for fillings. With advances in dentistry, metals have been eliminated. Amalgam contains mercury which is not healthy. Gold is not very esthetic. Composite, tooth-colored, fillings are becoming more of the standard. Porcelain is also used for fillings.
Answered 1/26/2015
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