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What will the dentist do to old silver fillings?
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Nothing unless...: Unless there is a clinical reason for removal, your dentist will monitor them for breakdown. All fillings in your mouth will eventually "wear out" and require replacement...But just because there are "old" is not a reason for removal. Hope that answers your question!
Answered 5/15/2017
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They are not silver: They are usually amalgams of mercury.
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