Porcelain Veneers: Q&A
Ask a QuestionI Have Three Gray Teeth in the Back Where I Have Silver Fillings. What is the Cause? No Real Pain. Sometimes Just a Dull Ache.
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Dear Olivia
This is a common result after years of having the Amalgam (silver) fillings in our back chewing teeth. Over time, these fillings start to open up and leak- allowing the saliva and bacteria to seep into the space between the filling and the tooth. Another cause of this is the staining from the Amalgam fillings. The Amalgam slowly starts to stain the teeth and can also sometimes stain the surrounding tissue- causing what is called: "Amalgam tattoos". The stained teeth...
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