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 ...

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with ...

Conventional fillings may not be the best way of tackling decay in children's teeth, research suggests. A three-year study found no evidence to suggest fillings are more effective at stopping pain and ...

You can establish this through regular dental check-ups. If the filling is not done during this stage, the decay will spread to the pulp and a mere filling will not manage the condition. In this case, ...