Rejoice! Scientists at the University of Missouri have invented a way to apply fillings that is completely painless. It uses a new plasma brush that disinfects and cleans out cavities, killing ...

Some tooth pain or sensitivity is to be expected after a filling and should improve within a few days to a couple of weeks. However, persistent pain may indicate nerve irritation, an allergic reaction ...

The timing for eating after a dental filling depends on the filling material. Composite fillings allow you to eat immediately once the numbness fades, while amalgam fillings require waiting up to 24 ...