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 ...

A team of researchers from Guatemala and Mexico has documented an exceptional discovery in Maya dental archaeology: a lower left first molar that presents a greenish inlay, identified as jadeite or a ...

Mona went to two dentists in a short amount of time and was told two very different things about her oral health. As a data journalist Mona says she discovered that there is no set standard for ...