Are white fillings better than silver fillings?

No
Aesthetically, they are more attractive because they blend with your teeth. But they are no safer than older silver (mercury) fillers, and they usually do not last long. Although approximately half of the dental composite fillings need to be replaced within 10 years, the useful life of the amalgam fillings will be extended by approximately 20% (the durability depends on the size of the filling, the chewing form and the strength of the teeth around the filling). Composite fillings may also cause more tooth sensitivity in some people, but the effect is usually temporary.
Silver Filler, a mixture of elemental liquid mercury and powders containing other metals has been accused of causing a variety of health problems. Although large-scale exposure to mercury vapors can cause health problems, there are too few trace metals released from metal fillers in your mouth and do not constitute a threat. Studies have shown that they do not increase the risk of adult Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, memory loss or tremor. And they do not harm children's intelligence, memory, coordination, concentration, nerve conduction or renal function.