Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Silver amalgam fillings can last about 15 years on average. The FDA ...

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 ...

Dentistry can save your teeth, but it's difficult to know what's happening when you're in the chair. A dentist showed Insider what the process can look like from his point of view. Here's how he fixes ...