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Very few dentists in USA use amalgam, and certainly not on patients who don't already have amalgam such as children. The moment one orders amalgam one starts ge
by jessaustin 5y ago
Very few dentists in USA use amalgam, and certainly not on patients who don't already have amalgam such as children. The moment one orders amalgam one starts getting letters from EPA inquiring about the status of one's very expensive evacuation air amalgam separator. (It's true that everything dentists buy is expensive, but that's not a reason to seek out something else to have to buy.) Properly applied composite fillings have retention nearly as good as amalgam, and of course much better appearance.
- astura 5y agoAnother downside to amalgam fillings is that they require more drilling (and thus more tooth removal) than composite fillings.
- aidenn0 5y agoMy insurance only covers amalgam. If that is common, then those without the means to pay the difference are likely to end up with amalgam.
- jessaustin 5y agoIn practice, that's a way to reduce claims rather than a way to encourage a particular filling material.