Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are amalgams / silver fillings safe?
2. Are resin / tooth-colored fillings as strong as amalgams / silver fillings?
3. Should all wisdom teeth be removed?

1. Are amalgams / silver fillings safe?
   Amalgams have been in dentistry for hundreds of years. It is still a good treatment choice. Other alternative choices of resin / tooth-colored, gold, ceramics, and porcelain are available.

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2. Are resin / tooth-colored fillings as strong as amalgams / silver fillings?
   With the new advances in dentistry, tooth-colored fillings are as strong as silver fillings.

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3. Should all wisdom teeth be removed?
   No. Wisdom teeth should be evaluated orthodontically before removal. Sometimes wisdom teeth can be useful for orthodontics reasons.

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