Composite filling vs Amalgam filling

October 20, 2021
Preventive Dentistry

All you need to know between Composite filling vs Amalgam filling. Composite fillings also know as tooth colored fillings matching the color of your teeth made to to match your natural and aesthetical restoration. Whereas Amalgam filling referred to as metal fillings is made of metals like silvery mercury and the like, a,algam fillings are cheaper and lasts longer because of the metal components.However due to the mercury content of amalgam fillings and visibility most people opt for composite fillings.

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