What kind of fillings are used on children? my seven year old son has got to go in for a filling, unfortunately, and i'd like to know if they use standard silver fillings on children or the porcelain ones? i'm worried about the mercury that's in the silve

South : South bend, they can use any kind of filling you prefer. Although still approved, i understand your concern over the use of silver fillings. And even though many dentist place white fillings, they are prone to recurrent cavities in baby teeth. My recommendation is a white but non-matching filling material called glass ionomer. This material is usually easy to place; making it less stressful on your child, and increasing the potential for a more successful outcome. And since it absorbs Fluoride form their toothpaste, it helps prevent recurrent cavities. I hope this is helpful, michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow dentistry at suburban square 610-649-0313 www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

Many options: Mercury fillings, composite resin fillings or glass ionomer fillings are used. Ask your dentist.

Silver fillings safe: As I have said in many of my responses about the use of silver mercury fillings, decades of dedicated research have proven them safe and ethical to use. There is no danger to your child. Before your child is treated, why don't you ask the dentist what type of fillings are being done and why that type was selected.

Perfectly safe: You could ask your dentist to use porcelain. But silver amalgam over the decades have not harmed anyone. I also would suggest better dental hygiene and flossing and no sugary treats at bed time

Bonding: You no longer ONLY have metal or silver/mercury fillings for children to obtain. Bonding /Resin, composite fillings have come a long way, and pediatric patients can greatly benefit from that. Even metal free primary teeth crowns.

Metal or Plastic: or glass ionomers. Some people are concerned about the mercury toxicity. There is no study that shown that it causes any ill health effects.