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 ...

Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) The importance of taking care of our teeth has been instilled in us since childhood.

More than a quarter of five-year-olds have tooth decay in England, a damning report has revealed. Children’s access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain poor despite government ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

The golden years should be filled with confident smiles, hearty laughter and the ability to enjoy favorite foods without worry. Yet millions of older adults face the devastating reality of tooth loss, ...