Dec 28 2010
Fillings come in a number of technologies and while the old-fashioned amalgam fillings are still used, they are slowly losing their appeal. Natural tooth-colored fillings have become popular and in some situations the use of inlays and onlays has superseded both amalgam and natural-colored types of fillings. Natural tooth-colored fillings are made from a composite [...]
Dec 10 2010
The term ‘Inlay’ and ‘Onlay’ are probably not familiar to most people. The term ‘filling’ certainly is and over the years pops in and out of the news as people make claims about their safety. Inlays and Onlays are excellent alternatives to some fillings. An inlay is very similar to a filling. The inlay is [...]
Oct 27 2010
All forms of medicine have people who are pro and those that are anti. Whether or not we fill children’s primary teeth is one issue that falls into that category. There are people who are minimalistic and would prefer we did as little as possible and others who take the ‘preserve at any cost’ approach. [...]
Oct 10 2010
Dental fillings are part of the restoration work that a dentist undertakes. They are generally used to replace dental material that has been removed due to decay. While we just sit back in the chair and let the dentist do their job, what we don’t realize is how much work goes into creating a simple [...]
Sep 07 2010
If you have had dental fillings in the past, there is a good chance the filling used was either mercury based or amalgam (mercury is not the base for all amalgam fillings). For many, this has raised concern over the health aspects of metal fillings. While this is not the forum to discuss the pros [...]
Jul 15 2010
As a kid, I remember hiding my mouth when I lost one of my front teeth. In fact, for a long time, I didn’t trust my elders when they said that I will get a new tooth soon. I remembered those days for a long time, even after I got my wisdom teeth. Nobody wants [...]
Feb 15 2010
A cousin of mine is very proud of the fact that she never had to undergo a dental procedure. Though I find her very snobbish at times, I do think she ought to be proud. And why not, she takes care of her teeth well enough never to undergo a treatment. If you haven’t been [...]
Nov 09 2009
There is no dental problem today that dentistry does not have a cure for. Even decayed teeth can be restored. (That does not mean you stop taking care of your dental health!) Dental fillings are one way to restore teeth that have developed cavities in them. Your dentist will fill in those cavities with a [...]
Sep 24 2009
Everyone is familiar with the term ‘fillings’, even the ones who don’t keep appointments with the dentist. However, not many understand the filling procedure well. Let me try responding to a few of the frequently asked questions on dental fillings. What are fillings? Dental fillings are a restorative dental treatment. You need fillings when your [...]
Sep 16 2009
Dental treatments don’t just mean cure, they mean an improved, confident smile. If you have had cavities mar the look of your smile, don’t be disheartened. Pay a visit to your dentist and he/she will suggest the right treatment for you. Dental fillings are a dental procedure to restore the teeth damaged by cavities. In [...]