Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Dental fillings are routine restorative dental treatments. They are placed in cavities (small areas of tooth decay or damage) in tooth enamel (the thin outer ...

Simply filling cavities caused by tooth decay is a temporary fix. The filled tooth remains at risk of decay if the root cause isn’t addressed. Meanwhile, brushing and cleaning your teeth at home ...

Tooth decay occurs when ... into the jawbone and other teeth. This could lead to an abscess, or a pus pocket. If not treated, the tooth could die. If you are in between regular dental check ...