Each of these innovations is available widely, including at the School of Dentistry’s faculty practice clinic and its student and resident clinics. “This is one of the neatest things, which just has ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: Should I be worried that, a month after a filling, I have sensitivity in the jaw - shooting into my collarbone - and a headache? The dentist checked ...

Some tooth pain or sensitivity is to be expected after a filling and should improve within a few days to a couple of weeks. However, persistent pain may indicate nerve irritation, an allergic reaction ...

When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...

Dental fillings don’t last forever and, sometimes, a filling can fall out. There are many reasons why a filling can come loose. Some of the most common reasons are due to: If a filling falls out, the ...