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 ...

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 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.