Fluoride in toothpaste has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel, making our chompers more resistant to acids from plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay. Researchers from King’s College London ...

Beyond repairing decay, the gel can be applied directly onto exposed dentine (the sensitive layer beneath the enamel).

A boy in Malaysia had 12 of his teeth removed due to severe cavities, after neglecting proper brushing.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Dec 2), the boy's mother, Siti Nur Haliza, explained that a few ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of ...

Cutting-edge 3D AI technology can identify early childhood tooth decay as accurately as visual exams, paving the way for significantly faster and more accessible care, according to a new study.

Jeffrey Ebersole receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, ...

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 ...

New research reveals alarming levels of tooth decay in adults in England, highlighting the need for improved dental care ...

An untreated tooth infection can spread to other tissues in your body within weeks or months and lead to potentially life threatening complications. While rare, it is possible for a tooth infection to ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the new school year just around the corner, Smile, California launched its Back-Tooth-School activation to encourage parents and caregivers to send their ...