A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

While achieving a perfect smile often involves orthodontic treatment like Invisalign, maintaining oral health also requires ...

Pricey root canal treatments will also, from 2026, be at least partly covered by insurance—coverage differs between adults ...

Teeth can be filled with gold; porcelain; silver amalgam (which consists of mercury mixed with silver, tin, zinc, and copper); or tooth-colored, plastic, and materials called composite resin fillings.

Dental amalgam fillings, commonly known as silver fillings, have been used in dentistry since the 19th century. They are approximately half mercury and a half blend of silver, zinc, tin, copper or ...

Traditional amalgam dental fillings containing mercury are safe two new studies find. The safety of such materials has long been debated, and the two studies are significant because they are the first ...

Traditional amalgam dental fillings containing mercury are safe for school-age children, two new studies find. The safety of such materials has long been debated, and the two studies are significant ...

Dental amalgam is considered a safe cavity-filling material for most adults and children over the age of 6. But certain people should avoid getting fillings with it. 00:00 00:00 ...