What is the difference between composite fillings and amalgam fillings? They are different in color, obviously one being tooth colored and the other being silver. In addition, there are structural differences and differences in placement technique that are important to consider when you are deciding between the two. Silver fillings tend to cost less, however, silver fillings require that a certain amount of your tooth be removed so that the silver will be strong. This means that even if the cavity is small, the filling requires that healthy tooth structure may be removed. A composite filling is bonded to teeth, and can remain small: only the cavity need be removed to restore the tooth. New advances in composite fillings are making them more similar in longevity and strength as silver fillings without having to drill so much of the tooth out. Ask your dentist to recommend a filling material to you according to your individual needs.
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