While your teeth are very strong, there are many things that can chip or fracture your tooth enamel. Chips could come from an accidental blow to the mouth, or something as seemingly mundane as grinding your teeth at night. Individuals who have a bad habit of crunching on ice or using their teeth to open containers are at increased risk... read more »

Fillings are commonly made from dental grade materials like composite-resin, amalgam, gold, or dental-grade porcelain. This makes them directly invulnerable to the tooth decay caused by the natural bacteria living in your mouth. Yet it is still possible for poor oral hygiene, to affect the long-term integrity of your filling. As time goes by, bacteria in your mouth can be... read more »