Grey fillings have been around for a long time. This mercury-containing amalgam has given rise to growing concern. Mercury is harmful to your health in some forms. Some dentists are completely disapproved. Even some countries, including Scandinavia, have completely banned the use of amalgam because they contain mercury.
Due to the presence of white composite fillers, they become very popular because you can't see them when they are on your teeth. Dentists began to recommend them more and more because of their aesthetic qualities, and because they do not contain mercury like gray amalgam fillers. However, if you think the overall price is higher than the price of amalgam, is it necessary to replace all gray fillings with white fillings?
The amalgam used to fill the teeth contains very little mercury. Mercury levels are high, and many dentists recommend using other materials to fill the teeth. The Med Dedentistes Quebec and Canadian Dental Associations do not call people an urgent change of all amalgam fillers for other non-toxic materials.
Therefore, as a professional advises, many dentists agree to maintain a gray filler while the patient remains intact. However, when these amalgam fillings become worn, it will be more sensible to replace them with white composite fillers or other materials that are present (such as porcelain or gold).
