If you don't treat a cavity, the decay will penetrate your tooth until it has reached the root. Here's how a cavity develops ...

Few health misfortunes are more universally understood or dreaded than a toothache. The dull, persistent discomfort can easily turn into throbbing pain that can be made even worse by sinus pressure, ...

Tooth sensitivity or discoloration may indicate that you have a cavity. Here's how to recognize common signs and symptoms of tooth decay.

Even elementary schoolers know that munching on candy and not brushing their teeth can cause cavities. It’s one of the earliest oral care lessons everyone learns. But beyond the basics of dental ...

We asked an expert to tell us whether cavities are contagious and to explain the pros and cons of kissing. What did most of us do during the hard months of quarantine if not spend our days longing for ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

If you're wondering if you can get cavities from kissing, a dentist explains that it all comes down to the bacteria in your partner's mouth. Sam Low, DDS, MS, is a past president of the American ...

Stage 1 oral cavity cancer is characterized by small, localized tumors with high survival rates, often detected early through routine exams. Diagnosis involves oral exams, biopsies, and imaging to ...