Using a drill can help dentists clean and sterilize the area before applying a resin or metal filling to restore the decayed ...

Most dental fillings heal smoothly, and any discomfort is temporary. If something does not feel right, it is always better to ...

Once the decay gets into the softer dentin layer, most dentists will immediately recommend a filling. But even then, ...

When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...

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 ...

A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Michelle Crouch, Kaiser Health News Denver dental hygienist Jennifer Geiselhofer often cleans the teeth of senior patients who can’t easily get to a ...

Dentists are increasingly split on whether early cavities require immediate fillings or careful monitoring, raising questions ...

The human body is a marvellous thing. But like anything built by evolution, it has plenty of flaws. Consider teeth. Whereas sharks grow new teeth throughout their lives, adult humans get one set, ...