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 ...

Dentistry, a field as old as the history of human civilization, has continually evolved to incorporate technological advancements, improving the efficacy, comfort, and outcomes of dental treatments; ...

A filling seals a hole, or cavity, in a tooth. This helps treat tooth decay, preventing further damage and tooth loss, as well as the possibility of pain and infection. Having a cavity filled may ...

For many people, the prospect of going for a dental procedure is met with fear and trepidation. But a growing trend, laser dentistry, which uses energy generated by light to remove soft or hard tissue ...

Researchers have announced an important step in the development of a next-gen technology for making X-ray free-electron laser pulses brighter and more stable: They used precisely aligned mirrors made ...

If you don't treat a cavity, the decay will penetrate your enamel and then keep going deeper to the root of your tooth. Not treating a cavity can result in tooth damage, infection, and even tooth loss ...