Many cavities can be repaired by an ordinary filling made from gold, amalgam, porcelain, or a composite resin. As time passes it’s not unheard-of for the natural bacteria in your mouth to slowly compromise the cement anchoring the filling to the existing tooth enamel. As a general rule of thumb, large and old fillings are more likely to fall out.... read more »

You’ve probably heard something about cavities—in fact, you’ve probably had a cavity or two. But did you know there are several misconceptions surrounding cavities? To help you separate fact from fiction, we’re happy to dispel some of the more common cavity myths. For example, you’ve probably heard that cavities are caused by sugar. This isn’t quite true. In fact, cavities... read more »