Dental Articles
Tooth decay and restorations
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Restorative dentistry
Tooth decay and fillings: treating the problem early
Understand how tooth decay develops, when a filling may be needed and why early dental assessment can preserve tooth structure.
Tooth decay and restorations
Tooth decay: from early changes to cavities
Learn how tooth decay progresses from mild mineral loss to the formation of permanent cavities.
Tooth decay and restorations
Dental fillings: what happens during treatment
A guide to the process of receiving a dental filling to restore a damaged tooth.
Tooth decay and restorations
Composite and glass-ionomer fillings
An overview of tooth-coloured filling materials used to restore decayed or damaged teeth.
Tooth decay and restorations
Repairing a chipped tooth with dental bonding
How dental bonding can quickly repair minor chips and cracks to restore your smile.
Tooth decay and restorations
Inlays and onlays explained
A look at custom-made restorations used for teeth with moderate decay or damage.
Tooth decay and restorations
Replacing a broken or leaking filling
Understanding why old fillings may need replacement to protect the health of your tooth.
Tooth decay and restorations
Deep cavities and pulp protection
How dentists manage deep decay to protect the tooth's sensitive inner nerve.
Tooth decay and restorations
Recurrent decay around restorations
The risks of new decay forming at the edges of existing dental work and how to prevent it.
Tooth decay and restorations
Silver diamine fluoride: benefits and permanent staining
An alternative treatment for managing tooth decay, particularly in children or elderly patients.
Tooth decay and restorations
Minimally invasive dentistry and preserving tooth structure
A modern approach to dental care that focuses on preserving as much natural tooth as possible.