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

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The Tooth Filling Materials market is a vital segment of the dental industry, addressing the growing need for effective and durable solutions for dental caries and other tooth-related issues. As oral ...

Facebook users have been sharing a story that warns the U.S. Food and Drug Administration "finally admits dental fillings are toxic." This post, which was published on Principia Scientific on Dec. 12, ...

Regenerative dental fillings that allow teeth to heal themselves have been developed by researchers, potentially eliminating the need for root canals. The treatment, developed by scientists from the ...

Kids who get dental fillings made using BPA are more likely to have behavior and emotional problems a few years later, according to a new study. But the effect was small, and the lead researcher was ...

When you're sitting in the dentist's chair waiting to have a cavity filled, you don't see the package the amalgam filling comes in. But if you did your eye might well be drawn to a couple of ...

Tooth decay is a serious health problem and it is often necessary to repair cavities. Dentists often use a composite filling material made of acrylate compounds, as it resembles the color of the teeth ...