Why you may want to use an amalgam filling.
Amalgam fillings are useful in baby teeth. If a child still has their baby teeth, but needs a filling paying the high cost for white filling on teeth that will soon be replaced by their adult teeth may not be the best affordable option. Cost may not be an issue for some people but if it is, an amalgam filling is a very affordable filling option.
Other reason you may want to use amalgam fillings. Amalgam filling are able to withstand high pressure they become useful for filling in molars where chewing load is higher. Amalgam filling are well tolerated by most people with only rare occurrences of allergic response. Course amalgam filling are silver in color which may be okay for back teeth not easily seen but might not be want you would want to have towards the front of your mouth.
Talk to your dentist about all filling options and choose which you feel is the best option for you or your family. And remember all dental services are less expensive when you have a dental insurance or dental discount plan in place. So keep us in mind for your dental plans needs.