Cavities are never a welcome sight. When learning you have one and need it filled, it’s likely that you have a few questions bouncing around in your head. If you’re wondering what type of material will be used to fill it, you can rest a bit easier knowing that your dentist has moved away from traditional metal and instead, opts for a more smile-friendly solution. Find out why you need your tooth filled in the first place and why tooth-colored composite resin is better than metal.

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One night, you while you eat your dinner, you find yourself saying, “My tooth feels loose.” When you were little, losing teeth filled you with excitement. After all, that meant the Tooth Fairy was coming! But, as an adult, you’re well past the age of growing in new teeth. The ones you have are supposed to last for the rest of your life, so having a loose permanent tooth can justifiably worry you. In this post, you’ll learn more about why adult teeth can feel loose and how you can prevent and treat it. (more…)