If you fall in the 24 to 65 age group, you’ve likely had a cavity, and there are high chances that you’ve had silver or amalgam fillings to treat them. However, these days, many people have changed their preferences from silver fillings to white. Here are seven main reasons to choose white fillings over silver: … Read More
Just as having a family doctor is important, so too is having a family dentist. Take time to learn what to look for, and do not wait until there’s an emergency and you have rush to the closest clinic. Instead, have a reliable and trusted dental specialist who you can go to for your needs. … Read More
In early dentistry, metal or silver tooth fillings were the only reasonable option for repairing a cavity. Also known as dental amalgam, the silver material is made up of liquid mercury or metal alloy and was either black or silver in colour. It has been around since the early 1900s and was favoured due to … Read More
For several decades, dental implants have been used to replace badly diseased, damaged or missing teeth. Similar to a tooth root, a dental implant is a manufactured anchor for teeth that looks like a screw or a small cylinder. Made of titanium and other materials, the implant is surgically placed by the dentist beneath the … Read More