MatthewHSE - 4:03 pm on Apr 20, 2007 (gmt 0)

Sigh. At nearly 26 years of age, the dentist told me today that I will need my first fillings. They're both very small areas in my back teeth. I'd hoped to make it to at least 40 before needing any fillings, but I guess life happens, and in hindsight I should probably never have listened to the orthodontist who told me to stop brushing my teeth every day.

Be that as it may, I find there is some question as to what types of fillings I could choose. I know nothing about any of them, and although Google is turning up some useful information, I'd like to hear some personal recommendations. Amalgam, resin, glass ionomer, or gold - what have been other's experiences with each?

How depressing. How long does a filling normally last before the tooth simply needs to be pulled? I didn't make it to 40 without fillings, but I'd sure like to make it there without dentures!