White Fillings or Silver Fillings?
White fillings are made of plastic resins that are similar to the tooth color and structure. The silver traditional fillings are made of an alloy of metals including Silver, Mercury, and other metals. They are known to be durable. White fillings are compatible with dental sealants. A tooth can be filled and sealed at the same time to prevent further decay. They work best in small cavities and low stress bearing tooth surfaces. They are more technique sensitive than the silver fillings. The white fillings are usually more expensive than the silver fillings. Discuss the choice of fillings with your pediatric dentist. You may find more information at www.aapd.org and www.ada.
