Composite fillings vs amalgam fillings
Throughout dentistry’s history, people have experimented with a variety of materials to fill cavity-riddled teeth. They tried gold and even beeswax, but the two materials that they found worked the best was silver amalgam and composite resin. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and it is ultimately up to the patient to decide which is best for them. Here is a side by side comparison to help you decide.
Amalgam fillings
Dental amalgam is made from a mixture of tin, silver, copper, and mercury. It has been used for more than 15 years and has piles of scientific research behind it. Amalgam fillings had improved over time, becoming safer and more durable than when they were first invented.
