Getting a dentist appointment these days is not easy, let alone the money you have to spend to fix issues. Tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems that affects children and adults alike.

Photo courtesy of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Maine is grappling with such a shortage of dentists that some doctors are adapting to treat early tooth decay themselves.

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 ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

People generally try to keep hair out of their mouths, but it turns out hair may be good for teeth. Keratin is a protein found in hair and wool. When applied to teeth, it mixes with the minerals in ...

Some of the most common diseases that impact our oral health include cavities (tooth decay), gum (periodontal) disease, and oral cancer.

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new dental treatment to protect the teeth from decay and acid erosion, using cutting-edge civil engineering technology used to create ...

People love a conspiracy theory, and the field of dentistry isn’t immune to shifty speculations. One notion currently tumbling around the socials is the idea that all decayed teeth can be healed ...