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 ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - We call them silver fillings, but their real name is dental amalgam, a mixture of metals that’s been used to fill cavities in teeth for 150 years. Dental amalgam is inexpensive and ...

Tooth pain may be caused by conditions like a sinus or mouth infection, or dental issues like a cavity or broken filling.

A compound used to make car bumpers strong and protect wood decks could prevent return visits to the dentist's office. A team of researchers has created a filling material that's two times more ...