Teeth can be filled with gold; porcelain; silver amalgam (which consists of mercury mixed with silver, tin, zinc, and copper); or tooth-colored, plastic, and materials called composite resin fillings.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings, commonly known as silver fillings, have been used in dentistry since the 19th century. They are approximately half mercury and a half blend of silver, zinc, tin, copper or ...

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.

Dental amalgam fillings that contain mercury are generally considered a safe, effective treatment for tooth decay for most adults and kids over the age of 6. Skip Navigation.