A dental filling can replace parts of a damaged tooth and prevent further decay. Although fillings are usually permanent, your doctor might initially treat tooth decay with a temporary filling. Keep ...

Over-the-counter kits intended as temporary remedies for lost fillings, caps and crowns being used to avoid costly surgery trips A missed appointment and resulting £25 charge led Alex to become a DIY ...

Last week, we discussed why some people may experience pain after filling their teeth. Teeth are usually filled because they have developed cavities (holes). However, there are situations when ...

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or ...

Dental fillings can be made from several different kinds of materials. The type of filling you have may determine how long it lasts, which could range from 5 to 15 years. Share on Pinterest Dental ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

Growing up, Skylar Geiger said that other kids called her “SpongeBob” because of the gaps between her teeth. “In real life and in social media I have been told that I was gorgeous until I smiled,” ...