Hello-
I just went to a new dentist after going for years to a dental school, where everything is lower-cost and you get more than one opinion for your treatment. I am terrified of getting something unnecessary recommended. So my new dentist did not find any new cavities to fill (just pre-cavities). But she said that 3 of my amalgam fillings looked "worn" around the edges and that I should have them replaced. First tooth (bottom molar) chipped off some amalgam a little around the edge of the filling and I'm certain that one probably needs to be replaced. Second tooth she said can wait. But the third tooth (upper molar) she said that they did a poor job with the filling and that she wants to remove the old filling because it's showing wear and that the filling is tight to the next tooth, i.e. (it's a little tight area to floss around). This amalgam filling is only 5-6 years old & I fear having it messed with unless it's truly necessary, as I recall it was a tough one to fill. Otherwise, she didn't mention any decay in it nor does it cause me pain. Are her recommendations excessive, warranted??? Please help! ~Thanks~