The NHS largely prefers amalgam over white fillings for the simple reason that there is consistent but low quality evidence that they last longer (1) and are lo

The NHS largely prefers amalgam over white fillings for the simple reason that there is consistent but low quality evidence that they last longer (1) and are lower cost. There absolutely is hype in dentistry, and it's very dangerous as most procedures are irreversible. (1) https://www.nature.com/articles/6401026 https://www.nature.com/articles/6401026