I agree with the dentist above me, but I speak from personal experience. I have both composite and amalgam, and the amount of decay that happens with the white composite is so much more. I've never had a metal taste in my mouth from amalgam nor any issues with decay, but my white composites need re-sealing about every 6 years:( It adds up, especially for a doc student without dental insurance.
Also, I've read up on both and haven't found any research to support amalgam being dangerous. It might not look as pretty, but until there's irrefutable evidence to support it being dangerous, I'm not buying into the hype.
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I agree with the dentist above me, but I speak from personal experience. I have both composite and amalgam, and the amount of decay that happens with the white composite is so much more. I've never had a metal taste in my mouth from amalgam nor any issues with decay, but my white composites need re-sealing about every 6 years:( It adds up, especially for a doc student without dental insurance.
Also, I've read up on both and haven't found any research to support amalgam being dangerous. It might not look as pretty, but until there's irrefutable evidence to support it being dangerous, I'm not buying into the hype.
June 8, 2011 - 9:00amThis Comment
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