Cavities cause kids a lot of pain, and they’re totally preventable by fighting the bad bacteria that cause bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease. We share some commonsense — and surprising — ways ...

My family has had terrible teeth throughout many generations. My daughter had three cavities in her front teeth when she was only 1. Her dentist suggested a treatment to prevent more cavities, but it ...

By skipping this final step, fluoride residue is left in the mouth, coating the teeth with a protective layer, which continues to fight back cavities for hours to come. A proper tooth brushing method ...

Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two new studies show it is also an issue for other primates, as well as our fossil relatives and ancestors. Tooth decay is a common ...

Dentistry can save your teeth, but it's rare to see exactly how the process works. A dentist walked Insider through replacing cavities in two different teeth. Cavities are part of life — nine out of ...

By Dr. Paul McConnell Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among ...

We are likely to develop dental cavities over time because sugars in our carbohydrate-rich diet support oral bacteria that release demineralising acids. Now there is evidence that the problem goes ...

Like most mammals, humans are diphyodont: We have two sets of teeth – baby teeth and adult teeth. The technical term for our baby teeth is deciduous teeth because they fall out, the same way deciduous ...

Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two University of Otago studies show it is also an issue for other primates, as well as our fossil relatives and ancestors. Dr Ian ...