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Dental filling
A filling is a dental material to replace a portion of the tooth lost due to fracture or decay. It can be composite (white), silver or gold.
Dr. Bruce Howell reviewed this
Specializes in Dentistry
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What is the definition or description of: dental filling?
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What to expect if i've never had a dental filling before?
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How come 2 sided dental filling still hurt after 5 weeks?
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Do people ever pick up radio waves through dental fillings?
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How can you tell if a recent dental filling is not in right?
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What should I do? I have pain one month after a dental filling?
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What toxigenic chemicals does a composite dental filling contain?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you tell me what to do about dental filling that is a bit large?
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Can two different dental fillings touching cause excessive salivation?
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How much does the average dental filling cost in asia and what do they use?
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A 25-year old male asked:
A few of my older dental fillings have mercury. Are they safe or should i have them replaced?
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Would it be possible to remove mecury dental fillings and replace with an alternative filling and what would be the approximate cost if possible?
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Can I exercise after getting dental fillings?
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Are there different types of dental fillings? If yes, what are they. Is one kind better/longer-lasting than others?
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What dental filling is best according to health?
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How do you put in a dental filling in a 3 year old?
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What color will the amalgam be for a dental filling?
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Curious as to how much for dental fillings per teeth?
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A 43-year old asked:
I keep biting down on dental filling. What should I do?
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For anesthesia in dental filling work how long will it subside?
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Will it be okay to drink the night before getting a dental filling?
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I had four dental fillings done yesterday. Would that affect a d-dimer test today?
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