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Originally Posted by beamie
Your insurance Co. sux. Many dentists, although it is more expensive, are going to the white epoxy fillers. There seems to be some thoughts that silver in your mouth all those years possibly leads to certain illnesses......could be als, not sure.
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It isn't the Silver in the amalgam filling, it is the mercury they contain that some see as a cause for concern. That is a whole debate, but I agree best to go with white fillings. I am lucky to have learned that 35 years ago from a very progressive dentist who was using composite fillings before many others were. I have had only white fillings since I was a kid. Some have held up, but others have had to be re done.
As far as insurance, they either pay for that type of filling or they don't you can always get a pre treatment estimate from them.
What I don't like is that there is usually a cap like 1200 for yearly benefit. Even with a "cadillac" dental plan from a generous employer. Doesn't go too far at the dental office these days.