A newly invented dental paste could silence the dreaded whine of dentists’ drills, fixing early cavities without fillings.

A filling seals a hole, or cavity, in the tooth, preventing further damage, pain, and infection. Learn what having a filling entails here.

Filling a tooth cavity is a common procedure. It often takes about an hour but can vary. Learn how long it takes to set and heal, plus the different materials used.

Some people have raised concerns about mercury-based fillings called amalgams, but the American Dental Association, the FDA, and other public health agencies say they’re also safe.

Dental fillings are used for cavities and more. Here's everything you need to know about fillings from the experts at WebMD.

Wondering how to get rid of cavities without fillings? Here, dental experts discuss if this is even possible.

A newly released 911 call reveals details about what was happening at an Austin dental clinic where a 14-month-old girl died after undergoing a routine procedure last month.

Instead of Filling Cavities, Dentists May Soon Regenerate Teeth Researchers recently discovered certain drugs, including one developed to treat Alzheimer’s, stimulate innate self-repair mechanisms ...

If a dentist spots a cavity in one of your teeth, it will be time to discuss the possibility of filling that cavity. Here's what a cavity looks and feels like.

Scientists are reporting development of a new dental filling material that substitutes natural ingredients from the human body for controversial ingredients in existing "composite," or plastic ...