White fillings versus silver fillings are a huge topic of conversation these days among dentists.

 Some dentists feel that silver fillings are hazarders to ones health. They believe that silver fillings are made of metals that are unhealthy to your body and should be replaced. Some dentists believe that Silver fillings also known as amalgam fillings do more harm that good for your teeth. Amalgam fillings contain about 50% mercury, 35% silver, 13% tin and 2% copper. Some dentist's feel that the mercury that is contained in these are is causing illnesses in people and they are telling you to get these replaced. Other dentists believe that silver fillings do not fit well in your teeth. Over time silver fillings expand causing cracks and fracture in your teeth. Silver fillings over time also leak mercury causing the filling to turn from silver to black. Some dentists consider this hazard's because the mercury is leaking out. Silver fillings were made before the days that people tested products before using them. This is why silver fillings are believed to be hazards because they were not tested before hand. Silver fillings after they crack are not as sufficient because tooth decay can get underneath the filling and cause problems with out you even knowing anything is wrong. Silver fillings also are very strong themselves but as far as your teeth are concerned they are very weak after having silver fillings put in. Silver fillings are usually less expensive. Silver fillings do not take any special training on the dentist part to out in. Silver fillings are also very sensitive to hot and cold and certain tings you eat. Silver fillings can send a zing through your mouth when you least expect it.

White fillings on the other hand are very well talked about. White fillings also known as porcelain fillings adhere to your teeth better and fit your teeth better. This helps to make sure that the white fillings stay in place and do not crack. Having white fillings not crack causes there to be no way for tooth decay to get underneath the white filling. White fillings also restore most of the original strength to teeth. White teeth also bring back the look of natural teeth before they had cavities. White fillings can become weaker though. Too much alcohol consumption can weaken the white fillings. If you drink very heavily you will find that white fillings will deteriorate prematurely.

Whether you decide to go with white are silver feelings there are both pros and cons to both. It is just deciding which you think is better in your mind. If you are still undecided about what fillings you want to go with either silver or white contact your dentist. You dentist can help you decide which ones and give you in detail facts about both what and silver fillings. Your dentist also might lean one way more than the other depending on what studies he or she has read and what they have had experience in the past with. So make sure to do a lot of research and then go and discuss with your dentist, which one they think would be best white fillings or silver fillings. Some dentist might go with silver just for the fact that they don't have the special training needed to do white fillings. So make sure to ask your dentist appropriate questions to get a feel for what they think are best.