CAVITIES develop when excessive plaque, a sticky bacterial film, accumulates on the teeth. When you consume foods or drinks that contain sugars, the bacteria in plaque produce acids. Over time, these ...

You may have heard that you should avoid chewing in the area of a dental filling for at least 24 hours after having a cavity repaired. However, after filling a cavity, your dentist will have specific ...

The IRS recently announced a Streamlined Filing Procedure (SFP), that became effective September 1, 2012, intended to entice current non-residents and dual citizens who have not filed U.S. income tax ...

One reason for dental pain after filling is the expansion of the filling material. Dr Yadav stated, "The material we use in the dental filling – whether it is Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) or composite ...