Dr Ryan recommended I replaced my amalgam fillings with composite fillings. I asked why I needed them changed and was told because they were old and the newer composite fillings would be better for my teeth. One of my fillings was only a couple of years old so I was surprised it needed to be changed so soon. Also, I was surprised that Dr Ryan recommended I replace my large amalgam fillings located in two back molars with composite fillings. Because amalgam fillings can withstand very high chewing loads, they are particularly useful for restoring molars in the back of the mouth where chewing load is greatest. Whereas composite fillings provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small-to-mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure. Since my molars are subject to very high chewing pressures and the filling area was very large I did not feel like the composite fillings recommended by Dr Ryan was a wise choice. I feel he recommended an unnecessary procedure just to pad my bill. My brother had also gone to see Dr Ryan and was told he needed to get all of his amalgam fillings replaced also. My new dentist says that all of my amalgam fillings are intact and do not need to be changed.
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