Dental fillings are generally cured and bonded to the surrounding tooth enamel or cemented in place with a potent dental adhesive. This gives them the strength and structural integrity to repair the tooth for many years. However, as time goes on the relationship between the surrounding tooth enamel and the dental filling material can gradually start to degrade. This is... read more »
Dental fillings are often used to repair a small area of tooth enamel that has been compromised by a chip or small cavity. Their bond with the surrounding tooth enamel is meant to last for many years. Yet poor oral hygiene habits can gradually weaken this connection causing the dental filling to feel loose or fall out. If you have... read more »
Dental fillings are designed to restore the full function of a tooth and prevent complications after it was attacked by tooth decay. As the years go by, the pervasive bacteria living in your mouth can exploit the seam between the filling and the surrounding healthy tooth enamel. When this happens, the bacteria can eventually infiltrate this space and form a... read more »