Blog - Tooth-Colored Fillings

None of us want to get cavities. We all try hard to keep our teeth clean and protected from decay by brushing and flossing—yet, sometimes, even despite our best efforts, occasional dental caries will creep in. 

When you get a cavity in a tooth, you need to have your cavity filled by a Kingsport dentist right away. But if you’ve never ...

Did you know that dental enamel is the hardest substance in the human body? If you consider the wear and tear your teeth withstand on a daily basis without becoming damaged, this fact makes sense.

But the reality is that sometimes teeth do get chipped or broken and not only detract from your smile, but also cause a jagged edge that ...

Dental fillings are basic restorative treatments most dentists offer because they are a time-tested solution for damaged teeth. In fact, about 100 years ago researchers in Slovenia found an ancient tooth filled with beeswax that dates back to 6,500 AD!

Today, dentists use either a silver amalgam filling or a tooth-colored composite material. While amalgam fillings have their uses, composites tend ...