Can silver fillings be replaced?

Replacing silver fillings is good for your health. That’s been well-established as of recent. However, composite fillings also offer an excellent alternative for the sake of your smile. Composite fillings are much more beautiful than amalgam fillings.

Can you get silver fillings covered?

Your insurance may reimburse some of the cost. Depending on the size of the filling, a dental crown may be recommended. At our office, the filling can be removed and the tooth rebuilt. The tooth is then covered with a dental crown to strengthen and protect the weakened tooth.

How often should silver fillings be replaced?

Typically, a silver metal filling will last for 12 years, but some need to be replaced in as little as five years. Teeth grinding, heavy biting and other conditions can weaken the filling, causing it to leak, crack or fall out.

Should you remove old silver fillings?

If your metal fillings are worn, cracked, or if there is severe decay beneath the metal filling, then you should definitely get them removed. If your old fillings are fine, but you want to avoid the effects of mercury on your health, then you should get a mercury filling removal.

Does replacing old fillings hurt?

A damaged or corrupt filling can expose delicate nerves and invite tooth-decaying bacteria. You can also get a cavity underneath a loose filling. This will not only begin to hurt but smell as well. Getting your filling looked at and repaired quickly can put an end to tooth sensitivity and pain.

Should I have my silver fillings removed?

We typically recommend removing and replacing silver fillings if the tooth structure has fractures or cracks, if the filling material is damaged, fractured, cracked, or chipped, or if there’s evidence of tooth decay, loose fillings, or poor margins.

Should I get my silver fillings removed?

Should Dental Amalgam Fillings Be Removed? If your filling is in good condition and your dentist or health care professional says there is no decay beneath the filling, removal of your amalgam filling is not recommended.

Can I replace silver fillings with white?

Can I change my silver fillings to white? Yes, silver fillings can be replaced with white fillings but other options such as inlays and onlays may be more suitable when the filling is large.

How many times can a filling be replaced?

There is no single number of how many times you can have a filling replaced. Usually, we will stop replacing the dental filling after the hole becomes too large. Once you have more filling material than natural tooth material your tooth no longer holds enough strength.