Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

(The Conversation) – Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during ...

A cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by decay over time. Symptoms include white or dark spots on the tooth, or you may feel a hole with your tongue. You never want to hear a dentist say that you ...

A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring ...

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, ...

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

Though high levels of fluoride in water or toothpaste may cause risks, this mineral is generally safe and even has the benefit of protecting against cavities.

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

Anthea Rhodes is the founding director of the Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll. This project receives funding from the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. Mihiri J Silva receives ...