Cavity Filling: Dental cavities and caries had been mankind’s problem since then and with that, brushing our teeth had always been a big deal. However, not all of us seem to be so patient about tooth-brushing, especially when we were kids, that when the time comes that our teeth had been plagued with caries and plaques, we are so daunted about having to face the dentist.

Scientists have recovered remains of primitive men and women near Warwickshire, England which proved it that about 8 per cent of them exhibited dental carries. A more current study has been conducted on the modern inhabitants of the place and it was found out that about 48 per cent of them have dental caries. This can be accounted from unhealthy foods that these people are eating which include those foods high in sugar and starch content.

While some people just neglect dental health, a number of people have also become conscious of the stuffs which concern their teeth. So as to halt the decay of the teeth, cavity filling is being done. This dental procedure had already existed as early as the 18th century and was first carried out by Dr. G.V. Black. The rotting portion of the tooth is usually removed in this procedure. This is then provided with some sort of extension for additional protection. This postpones the decay of the tooth. The earlier method of cavity filling primarily involved the use of a silver filling, usually amalgam. However, amalgam contains mercury which has detrimental effects to the body. Thus, the method was later modified. Through cavity filling the tooth is also made less sensitive, especially to heat and cold. This is due to the protection provided by the tooth filling. It was speculated that the higher the tooth filling is, the slower the tooth decay process becomes.