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 ...

CHICAGO, June 26, 2023 – A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better ...

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, ...

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 one of the most common dental health problems in children and adults. You can prevent and reverse tooth decay if you catch it early. ‌Teeth have a protective coating on their surface ...

The Smile of Mann scheme involves daily tooth brushing for five-year-olds in primary schools and early years settings, and twice-yearly fluoride varnishing, but in March that project was expanded to ...

Rotten or decayed teeth are teeth that have become damaged by decay or infection. Signs include pain and marks or holes in tooth enamel. Decay usually results from inadequate oral hygiene, but certain ...

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, ...