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 ...

The dentist’s office just got a little sweeter. There’s a new, painless alternative to having a cavity drilled and it’s called silver diamine fluoride. The liquid can be brushed onto cavities to stop ...

RE: Studies find no evidence of harm from mercury in dental fillings (SDN April 24) Your Health and Fitness section led with nearly a full-page article released by the Associated Press and previously ...

Dr. Katherine Roche hopes she can now avoid drilling many of her patients' teeth. A few weeks ago, the Edmonton dentist received her first shipment of a new, non-invasive treatment for tooth decay ...

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Jun 17, 2014) - With their natural-looking appearance, durability, and mercury-free composition, tooth-colored fillings are becoming an increasingly preferred approach for ...

The debate over whether mercury in dental fillings can leach out and cause a wide range of health problems — from multiple sclerosis and cancer to Alzheimer's disease — refuses to die down. The ...

Tooth sensitivity following the placement of a filling is fairly common. A tooth may be sensitive to pressure, air, sweet foods, or temperature. Usually, the sensitivity resolves on its own within a ...

Ottawa, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global tooth filling materials market size is expected to be worth over USD 4.32 billion by 2034, increasing from USD 2.73 billion in 2026, growing at a ...