Your tooth enamel is composed of a dense matrix of microscopic mineral crystals. This gives your teeth the strength to handle basic functions, such as chewing food. Unfortunately, there are some things that can cause a large chip or large fracture in a tooth. This is more likely to occur if you grind your teeth at night without the protection... read more »

Fillings are generally made from either porcelain, amalgam, or composite resin. They are meant to repair a small-to-medium-sized cavity. As time goes by, the bacteria living in your mouth can weaken the dental adhesive holding a filling to the surrounding enamel. This is even more likely to happen if you struggle to maintain consistent oral hygiene. If the filling falls... read more »