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

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

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 ...

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

Many flavored seltzers contain citric acid, which may erode tooth enamel. But seltzer also has many benefits, including ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Research shows a clear association between eating too much table sugar and higher risk for tooth decay, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. An answer for some has been to use more ...

Get relief from tooth decay, gum disease, and fungal infections with yoga. Learn which asanas strengthen oral health and how to practice them. Dental health has a profound impact on the health of our ...