Awhile back, news of the discovery of a 6,500-year-old human jawbone with a beeswax filling was released to the media. Originally reported by the journal PLOS ONE, researchers Federico Bernardini and Claudio Tuniz of Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics were at the helm of the discovery. Schaumburg cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fillings
Crowns, Fillings, Inlays, and Onlays: An Overview from Your Glencoe Dentist
Most patients don’t have vast knowledge of dentistry. That’s what you rely on your dentist for, right? There can be a lot of confusing dental terms. You may be familiar with some, but have never heard of others. Some procedures may even get confused with others. Knowledge is power as you pursue good dental health…. Read more »
Replacing Old Fillings in Elk Grove
There are generally two reasons why people might consider replacing their old amalgam fillings: they don’t like the way the fillings look, and/or they are concerned about the mercury content in amalgam. Most experts believe the quantity of amalgam in a filling is too small to create health problems, but beyond the unattractive look of… Read more »