Yesterday morning was a very busy morning here at Dentastique, Dr. Besiri had lots of patients booked in for a variety of treatments.  We called in our first patient who was originally booked in for an amalgam filling.  The results of an X Ray showed that the present filling had decay under the amalgam, which meant that the filling needed to be replaced.  The patient had decided that as he did not have any other fillings he would prefer a white filling and he asked Dr. Besiri what were his options.  Dr. Besiri explained that she could take out the old amalgam and clean out all of the decay and place in a composite filling.  The benefits of a composite filling are that they bond to the tooth, unlike amalgam which stays in place by the shape of the cavity.  This meant a smaller cavity.  One of the other benefits of a Composite filling is that it is tooth coloured.  The patient decided that this was the best option for him.  Dr. Besiri showed the patient a colour chart, and they both decided on the best colour match.  Dr. Besiri did the filling for him straight away, and now the patient is amalgam free!!