Why More Patients Are Choosing White Fillings over Silver

For decades, silver (amalgam) fillings were the most common way to treat cavities. They’re strong and affordable—but dentistry has evolved. Today, white (composite) fillings are becoming the preferred choice, and here’s why.
The Downside of Silver Fillings
Silver fillings are made of a mixture of metals, including about 50% mercury, along with silver, tin, and copper. While durable, they come with drawbacks:
• ❌ Noticeable dark color that shows when you talk or smile.
• ❌ Require removing healthier tooth structure to stay in place.
• ❌ Metals expand and contract with temperature changes, which can cause small cracks in the tooth over time.
• ❌ do not bond to the tooth—they simply “sit” inside, relying on mechanical retention.

White Fillings are the Best Choice

Composite fillings consist of a tooth-colored resin that matches the appearance of your natural teeth. But the advantages are much more than skin-deep:

• ✅ Save tooth—less drilling means more of your natural tooth is preserved.
• ✅ bonding technology: the filling bonds to the tooth, providing a tight seal between the enamel and the dentin, which helps prevent further decay.
• ✅ No metals—ideal stainless steel-free, mercury-free, and no rusting with longer service time. Walk Good.
•  ✅ Multi-Use – works on front and back teeth.

Both treatments can repair a tooth, but composite fillings are a modern, safe, and more natural-looking option. These days, patients are selecting from them as much for strength and gum health as for how they look.

👉 Considering the removal of old silver fillings? Ask us about making the switch to white fillings and experience a stronger, healthier, and more confident smile.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535155/