Inlay and onlay restorations are similar to fillings but are constructed outside of the mouth (in a dental laboratory) and then cemented onto the tooth. Inlays are used to fill cavities within the ...

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or ...

GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA—Common within Maya culture was the practice of dental modification, which usually involved filing teeth into distinctive shapes, engraving designs, or drilling holes and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pre-Hispanic Mayan society loved its tooth accessories. During the ...

Jade inlays, typically reserved for adults, have been discovered on the teeth of young Maya children aged only 8 to 10 years, challenging our understanding of this ancient civilization. These dental ...

If you’re not satisfied with your smile, modern cosmetic dentistry can help. This method of professional oral care focuses on improving the appearance of your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall smile.

A Maya child, as young as seven years old, has been found to have worn jade “tooth gems,” a discovery that sheds new light on ancient practices. Archaeologists have long known that adults in the Maya ...