Dentist shortage in Maine has some pediatricians working to prevent tooth decay

Maine is grappling with such a shortage of dentists that some doctors are adapting to treat early tooth decay themselves.
The Maine Monitor on MSN

Some Maine doctors are treating kids’ dental decay themselves as the ranks of dentists fall

More pediatricians have begun using a topical solution made of silver and fluoride to treat their patients’ cavities.
The New York Times

Can You Reverse Tooth Decay?

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...
New York Post

Toothpaste made out of hair could be on shelves in two years — scientists say it’s the secret to stopping tooth decay

Fluoride in toothpaste has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel, making our chompers more resistant to acids from plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay. Researchers from King’s College London ...
CNN

Fluoride in water prevents some cavities but concern about health risks raises questions about the tradeoffs

The public health practice of adding fluoride to water supplies faces new scrutiny as a few recent reports raise concerns about potential health risks and suggest the benefits may not be as ...
Daily Camera

3 in 5 Colorado third-graders had cavities or a history of tooth decay

Three out of five third-graders in Colorado during the 2022-2023 school year had tooth decay, according to the most recent data from the state health department. Colorado’s finding of a history of ...
Newsweek

Dreaded Root Canals May Soon Become Thing of the Past, Say Dentists

Scientists are examining a new treatment for advanced tooth decay that may eliminate the need for specialist dentists to drill down and scoop out into the deepest and most sensitive parts of your ...