Posts Tagged: bad filling

The molars and premolars in the back of your mouth often have deep pits and fissures in the tooth enamel of the biting surfaces. These occlusal textures help the teeth chew and grind tough foods efficiently. Unfortunately, they can gradually capture food matter and bacterial deposits. This could easily create large cavities that require large… Read more »

A filling is often used to repair a cavity or small chip in tooth enamel. While the initial bond with the surrounding tooth enamel is very strong, fillings can gradually weaken with time. You are even more likely to have a filling fail if you struggle to maintain good oral hygiene. This allows the natural… Read more »