It typically takes under an hour to get a filling at the dentist. You may experience sensitivity afterward. A filling is one of the most common dental procedures. It’s basically a repair job to fix ...

It’s not uncommon to feel fear or concern about getting a cavity filled. Dental fillings can hurt in some instances. But most cause little to no discomfort during the procedure. If you’re avoiding ...

A cavity is what you get from tooth decay -- damage to a tooth. Decay can affect the outer coating of a tooth (called enamel) and the inner layer (called dentin). Many people think that only children ...

Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Dental hygienist Jennifer Geiselhofer often cleans the teeth of senior patients who can’t easily get to a dentist’s ...

Getting a filling isn't always the end of a tooth's cavity problems. Sometimes, bacteria is able to get down between the filling and the surface of the tooth, causing another cavity to occur. A new ...

It's just past 8 a.m., and Kimberly Baker is reclining in the dental chair at Case Western Reserve University's School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland. Baker has three cavities. This morning, she'll ...

A new way to treat cavities that's quick and painless could be perfect for kids who can't sit for a filling, and it's saving Maryland families hundreds of dollars.Anniyah James was all smiles as she ...

Dental hygienist Jennifer Geiselhofer often cleans the teeth of senior patients who can’t easily get to a dentist’s office. But until recently, if she found a cavity, there was little she could do. “I ...