A dental filling will be the most common procedure that most Americans will encounter in their lifetime. Despite how common dental fillings are, they are still not really understood by the average patient. There is an increasing number of options to choose from when getting a dental filling besides the traditional amalgam, or silver fillings. …
Dental fillings are made from two different types of materials, amalgam and composite fillings. Composite fillings are made from ceramic and plastic compounds while amalgam fillings are made from a mixture of metals including mercury. Each type has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. What are composite fillings made of? Composite fillings, also known…