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 ...

A filling seals a hole, or cavity, in a tooth. This helps treat tooth decay, preventing further damage and tooth loss, as well as the possibility of pain and infection. Having a cavity filled may ...

RE: Studies find no evidence of harm from mercury in dental fillings (SDN April 24) Your Health and Fitness section led with nearly a full-page article released by the Associated Press and previously ...

Learn how dental fillings work, the different types available, and when alternatives like crowns or inlays may be needed.

Tooth sensitivity following the placement of a filling is fairly common. A tooth may be sensitive to pressure, air, sweet foods, or temperature. Usually, the sensitivity resolves on its own within a ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: Should I be worried that, a month after a filling, I have sensitivity in the jaw - shooting into my collarbone - and a headache? The dentist checked ...

Q. Should I be worried that, a month after a filling, I have sensitivity in the jaw - shooting into my collarbone - and a headache? The dentist checked and said there was nothing wrong with the ...

Exposure to mercury puts our health at serious risk, so why are we still using it in dental fillings, asks Professor Kerryn Phelps. Alice: I’m afraid so. You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a ...