Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Dental fillings are routine restorative dental treatments. They are placed in ...

They can produce a thin band of dentine - the layer just below the enamel - if the inner dental pulp becomes exposed, but this cannot repair a large cavity. Current treatment for tooth decay ...

If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and possibly tooth loss. Unfortunately, tooth decay is ...

"Incorporation [of fluoride] into the tooth enamel makes it more resistant to the acids produced by bacteria, helping prevent tooth decay in the first place," Morris said. "The presence of fluoride ...

A FEW days ago, we wished each other a Merry Christmas, and now it’s Season’s Greetings. But I wonder how many of us can indeed say that we have enjoyed these ...