Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Dental fillings are routine restorative dental treatments. They are placed in cavities (small areas of tooth decay or damage) in tooth enamel (the thin outer ...

Front Tooth Filling: If the chip extends deeper into the tooth, a front tooth filling may be recommended. This treatment uses composite resin similar to bonding but focuses more on restoring the tooth ...

while visible front teeth are usually given white fillings. The British Dental Association says dental amalgam is safe. It's been in use and extensively studied for 150 years as a restorative ...