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Today i had my filling of teeth with silver filling ..
Is silver filling stronger
And does it cause sensitivity
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Yes it is stronger , results in less sensitivity too
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Yes,
Sensitivity happens when cavity is deep .
Don’t worry
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Strength is good and hardly cause sensitivity.
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You might be referring about silver amalgam. It's stronger and it has minimum tooth senstivity issues
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advice to consult dentist every two years
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Dr. Arunendra Singh
Dental Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Satna
Yes it is stronger..
Rarely it causes sensitivity.
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