A filling is one of the most familiar treatments in dentistry, but it is not a permanent repair. It restores the part of a tooth that has been weakened by decay, a small fracture, or wear, helping the tooth function comfortably again. Over time, however, the filling...

The trees that grow in the Sonoran Desert are not the trees most people picture when they think about tree care. They are shorter, tougher, and adapted to conditions that would kill species from cooler and wetter parts of the country in a single summer. Palo verde,...

Getting a filling is one of those “quick appointment, big relief” moments. The tooth that was sensitive to sweets or cold water finally feels protected again, and you can get back to normal life. But right after the procedure, it’s common to wonder: What can I eat?...