Many media reports have surfaced about replacing existing amalgam fillings with white composite fillings.  

While questions have arisen about the safety of dental amalgam relating to its mercury content, the major U.S. and international scientific and health bodies, including the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, among others have been satisfied that dental amalgam is a safe, reliable and effective restorative material.

As your old silver fillings deteriorate or decay, we recommend replacing them with beautiful composite.  In most cases, amalgam fillings can break down at the margins and begin leaking.  Recurrent decay or additional decay under the filling can occur.  In addition, over time the tooth can become vulnerable to cracking or breaking.

Take a look at the pictures to see how changing your amalgam fillings to composites also increases your cosmetic look.