Getting a filling is a common dental procedure that is used to treat cavities and protect teeth damaged by tooth decay. There are several types of filling material currently available to repair ...

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 ...

Molar apicectomy with amalgam root-end filling attracted an overall 5-year 'complete healing' rate of 57%. The results were best with mandibular first molars and worst with mandibular second molars.

Researchers find that people who drink alcohol or men who smoke are more likely to suffer a failed dental filling. The research team also found a genetic difference in some patients associated with ...

BERKELEY — A measure that would have required dentists here to disclose the composition of fillings each time they are recommended went down to defeat just before midnight at Tuesday’s City Council ...