Replacing Old Mercury Dental Fillings.
Mercury amalgam filling or other wise know as silver filling are made up of almost 50 percent mercury which can make some people sick. Having mercury filling replaced with porcelain fillings makes for a healthier and stronger restoration option.
Many dentist are no longer using the old amalgam filling option but in the past these filling were commonly used. If you have questions about your silver or amalgam filling talk to your dentist and see if replacing with porcelain is a good option for you.