The History of Dental Fillings

March 24, 2019 in Restorative Dentistry by mccarl_dental
Even Lisa McCarl's beautiful smiles has been treated with dental fillings.

Even Lisa McCarl’s beautiful smile has been treated with dental fillings.

Even the most diligent tooth brushers and flossers will likely experience some minor dental damage or tooth decay over the course of their lives. When it comes to correcting these small tooth flaws, dental fillings have been the go-to treatment for centuries. Actually, the first dental fillings on record were found within the smiles of prehistoric skeletal remains. Keep reading to learn more about the long and storied history of one of today’s most common and effective dental treatments. (more…)