Natural look: If appearance is a concern, the natural coloring of composite fillings may be a good fit. These fillings are less noticeable in the mouth than alternatives. 1 Use on any tooth: Because ...

Dental amalgam fillings have a bad rap. Advocates argue they are toxic and can harm people. But how common are they?

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 ...

TIFF CHRIS THANK YOU. WELL, THE SAFETY OF SILVER FILLINGS IS MAKING HEADLINES AGAIN AND WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOULD HAVE THEM REMOVED. THIS COMES AFTER THE FLORIDA SURGEON GENERAL RECOMMENDED AGAINST ...

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Teeth sensitivity is common after a filling. There are many things you can do until the tooth returns to normal, like avoiding hot and cold foods and drinks, chewing on the other side, and brushing ...

Regenerative dental fillings that allow teeth to heal themselves have been developed by researchers, potentially eliminating the need for root canals. The treatment, developed by scientists from the ...

Costa Mesa dentist Clint Walker recently gave a group of area residents reasons to smile, providing free crowns, fillings and other needed procedures in a daylong event designed to improve oral health ...