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You Don’t Want “Silver Fillings”? Try Composite or These Other Options

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Nearly 96% of Canadians experience some combination of decayed, missing and filled teeth. All those statistics add up to at least one thing: a lot of fillings in Canadian mouths across the country, including right here in Bridlewood and Calgary. While the majority of those fillings may be traditional “silver” or amalgam fillings, those aren’t the only alternatives. Here’s an introduction to all the benefits available from your dentist in Bridlewood . “The Classic” Silver fillings are actually made of an amalgam of metals, including a small amount of silver. They offer the advantages of affordability, durability and capacity to withstand the pressures exerted on teeth while chewing for a decade or longer. The most significant disadvantage of silver fillings is the fact that they’re, well, silver. They’re the very opposite of subtle. For that reason, they’re most common in less visible teeth in the rear of your mouth but a less attractive option for treating teeth in your smile zone. Ano