09/16/2026
That older silver filling wasn’t the only thing we noticed.
This tooth also showed visible fracture lines. Clenching and grinding can place repeated forces on the teeth and may contribute to cracking, but every tooth must be evaluated individually.
Fortunately, this patient addressed the area early. After examination, a tooth-colored composite restoration was appropriate for this case.
If a crack progresses toward the center or root of a tooth, treatment may become more extensive—potentially involving a crown, root canal treatment, or, in some cases, extraction.
The takeaway is not that every amalgam filling should be removed. It is that cracks, discomfort when biting, or changes around an existing filling deserve attention.
📍 Carewell Dental & Facial Aesthetics
102 Main Street, Rutland, MA
📞 508-886-6046
Individual treatment depends on the diagnosis. Results vary.
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