Infections are increasingly being linked to a higher risk of dementia. In the latest research, scientists have found that being treated in hospital for a severe infection seems to raise the risk of de ...

Tooth decay can appear differently depending on the stage of severity. You may experience more symptoms, including pain and swollen lymph nodes, at later stages. Tooth decay is damage that occurs to ...

Cavities in children stem from more than just sugar. Dr. Abhinav Talekar highlights that diet, bacteria, saliva balance, and ...

Certain types of food wear down your teeth. The longer these foods stick to the surface of your teeth, the more acidic your mouth will become, leading to the formation of cavities. When this happens, ...

Tooth decay causes the destruction of enamel, which is the hard outer surface of a tooth. As tooth decay progresses, it can attack deeper layers of a tooth, leading to cavities. Treatments can include ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis ...

A coating made from metallic nanoparticles could help prevent cavities from forming by stopping plaque from developing on the teeth, suggests research from the University of Illinois. A new ...