Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay or cavities, is the most widespread disease globally, affecting more than ...

The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...

Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): “Stop Fluoridation!” Below it, other banners ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Dental cavities are about five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. According to the Indiana School of Medicine, it can affect a child’s ...

WEST FRANKFORT — This week, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s Land of Smiles visited Denning Elementary School, reaching 320 pre-kindergarten through third grade students. Land of Smiles is a free ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

Sugar can promote tooth decay. Duh. So if you want good oral health, it makes sense to brush and floss regularly and perhaps limit the amount of sugar you consume. Right? In 2015, this may seem fairly ...

Childhood cavities may signal more than dental trouble. New research links early tooth decay to higher risks of heart disease ...