Having old fillings that have stood the test of time may give you a sense of pride, but did you know that your old silver amalgam fillings could be cracked or chipped causing other cavities to form in the same tooth? According to Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental, this happens because old silver amalgam fillings and old resin fillings allow bacteria to seep in creating cavities under your dental fillings. Why You Should Replace Old Fillings Soreness or pain in the tooth or underneath the filling A space between the tooth and filling Lack of support Mercury leakage, if you are concerned Aesthetics Cracks Chips According to the American Dental Association, regular dental checkups are the only way to detect tooth decay under or around an existing filling and old silver amalgam fillings. Your Burlington Dentist uses an intra oral camera because