Bad news: Your dentist just found a cavity in your tooth. Good news: You can fix it right away with a filling. There’s no need for a root canal or extraction; in just one appointment, your tooth will be stronger and healthier. But are fillings a one-and-done procedure? Not exactly. Dental fillings last so long […]
When you’re young, your teeth are temporary. It’s a matter of time before your baby teeth loosen up and fall out, making way for your permanent, adult teeth (also called secondary teeth). As a kid, finding a loose tooth was exciting—it meant you were due for a visit from the tooth fairy. But as an […]