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

Tooth decay remains the most common cause of childhood hospital admissions, according to newly-published NHS England data.

Rachel and David Dickson told Newsweek the Tooth Fairy gave their kids the incentive to brush their teeth without a fight or ...

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

If you don't treat a cavity, the decay will penetrate your tooth until it has reached the root. Here's how a cavity develops ...

Land of Smiles is a free interactive initiative that educates children about oral hygiene, nutrition and the importance of ...

Thousands of residents in Dubbo and Wellington, in western New South Wales, haven't had fluoride added to their tap water for ...

Impacted wisdom teeth happen when there's not enough room in your mouth for your third molars to emerge and they get stuck ...

The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5, about 60 percent of ...

Dental erosion is a growing concern, distinct from bacterial decay, and we explore the causes, from acidic foods to GERD, and ...

Get relief from tooth decay, gum disease, and fungal infections with yoga. Learn which asanas strengthen oral health and how ...