Are you a daily flosser? Or have you been avoiding the dentist since the 20th century? Either way, here are some major dental innovations over the past decade. Small cavities are manageable now ...

Resin-based composites (RBC) have become the material of first choice for direct tooth restoration in modern dentistry, covering a wide range of indications and restorative treatment options. They are ...

Using ongoing bone regeneration research, University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry researchers are studying whether DNA nanotechnology can restore teeth, possibly reducing the need for cavities to ...

Tooth degradation develops easily over time from initial caries to deeper cavities. The quality and durability of restorations are crucial in a patients’ life, and it is primarily determined by the ...

Not sure you need that cavity filled? Dentists have different views on drilling. Here is when to ask questions or seek a second opinion.

Silver amalgam fillings can last about 15 years on average. The FDA advises against replacing good condition mercury fillings. Composite resin fillings can be color-matched to your teeth for a natural ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

Getting a cavity filled is no fun. There can be pain, shots, numbing, and the harrowing sounds of the drill. But a kinder, gentler way to care for kids with cavities is being tested, and the only tool ...

Cavities are part of life — nine out of ten adults will have one at some point in their life and a quarter of all adults have an untreated cavity. Getting cavities treated can be scary — but knowing ...

Tooth cavities are a common dental problem that can typically be resolved with a simple dental procedure, like a filling. However, when you leave a cavity untreated it can cause further decay and lead ...

We’ve all heard the scary stories about cavities. Those little holes in your teeth that cause pain and sometimes lead to bigger problems. But there’s also plenty of confusion around how cavities work.