Dental amalgam fillings have a bad rap. Advocates argue they are toxic and can harm people. But how common are they?

Natural look: If appearance is a concern, the natural coloring of composite fillings may be a good fit. These fillings are less noticeable in the mouth than alternatives. 1 Use on any tooth: Because ...

Singapore dentists will gradually reduce mercury use in tooth fillings, despite a WHO call for a phase-out, prioritising ...

Getting a filling is a common dental procedure that is used to treat cavities and protect teeth damaged by tooth decay. There are several types of filling material currently available to repair ...

The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings ...

Mercury (Hg) is a toxic metal that naturally exists in several forms in the environment — metallic mercury (also known as elemental mercury), inorganic mercury (in the form of mercury salts) and ...