Onlay dental fillings are often made from gold alloys or a special type of dental grade porcelain. They are used to treat large areas of tooth decay or dental fractures that compromise the biting surface of a tooth as well as another surface. This type of dental filling is intended to be very durable to handle the excessive force of... read more »

As a dental filling ages, the natural bacteria in your mouth can start to gradually weaken its bond with the adjacent tooth enamel. This process can be accelerated if you struggle to consistently brush and floss your teeth. As this continues to occur you might notice the tooth becoming increasingly sensitive. This could also be accompanied by a change in... read more »