The US Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday that silver dental fillings, known as dental amalgam, may cause health problems for some high-risk groups. The updated FDA guidance said the filling ...

When you get a cavity filled, you may just assume that the fix will last indefinitely. In fact, though, fillings do have a limited lifespan. That said, a new dental material – and a new adhesive to ...

TIFF CHRIS THANK YOU. WELL, THE SAFETY OF SILVER FILLINGS IS MAKING HEADLINES AGAIN AND WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOULD HAVE THEM REMOVED. THIS COMES AFTER THE FLORIDA SURGEON GENERAL RECOMMENDED AGAINST ...

When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...

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

Many people are now having their dental amalgam, or silver, fillings removed over concerns about the mercury used in them. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo recommended against the use of ...

Bacteria in the teeth produces an acid while they consume the sugars found in drinks and foods, which causes tooth decay. The protective enamel coating of teeth is dissolved by this acid, which also ...