Decay tends to “hide” under old silver mercury amalgam fillings. It usually doesn’t hurt or give sensitivity. The Leak and damage healthy tooth structure. Listen to your dentist and prevent pain in the tooth and pain in the pocket.
Case: middle aged man. Leaky old mercury amalgam filling. No pain or discomfort. Large carious lesion treated with modern high tech Cerec porcelain restoration. Prognosis good.
