True or False: Silver fillings aren’t really made from silver.
True or False: Silver fillings are also known as amalgam fillings.
True or False: Composite fillings are also known as white fillings.
True or False: Amalgam fillings are stronger than composite.
True or False: More natural tooth can be saved when composite is used.
False: Silver fillings do have silver in them, but they are also a mixture of tin, copper and mercury. Mercury makes up nearly 50 percent of the filling and is used to bind all the metals together.
True: Silver fillings are also known as amalgam fillings, or silver amalgam fillings. Amalgam means a mixture or combination.
True: Composite fillings are a mixture of plastic and glass and resemble the color of natural teeth.
True: Metal is the strongest of all fillings. Silver amalgam fillings can last at least 10 years and usually longer.
True: Less natural tooth structure is removed with composite fillings because the composite is bonded directly to the tooth. This also helps make the tooth stronger.
Dr. Quinn Smith is a well-respected and highly experienced general, restorative, and family dentist in Grand Prairie, TX. He takes a patient-first approach that starts from the moment patients enter our Pecan Tree Dental office, and he offers a three-year guarantee on all dental work that he performs. Whether you and your family are new or returning patients, you can schedule a consultation or your next appointment with Dr. Smith by contacting us at (972) 262-5111.
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