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Can there be any way to get out of getting my bottom molar cavity filled with silver?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
White filling: You can have a white filling placed. Or you can extract the tooth. But if it needs a filling, it needs a filling... Not much more can be said.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Absolutely: Dentists are using amalgam (silver) fillings less and less nowadays. Most dentists now use a tooth colored bonded composite to fill teeth which is blended into the surrounding tooth structure and often imperceptible. It might cost more or not be covered by dental insurance. Discuss these issues with your dentist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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