Cavities are one of the most common forms of tooth decay among children in the United States. They affect roughly 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Multiple factors can influence ...

A new statewide report shows children in Grant and Adams counties are experiencing some of Washington's highest rates of tooth decay, underscoring concerns from public‑health ...

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is the most common chronic disease in children in the United States — and your child’s pediatrician, family doctor or nurse can play an important role in ...

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 ...

How do I know if I have tooth decay? A decayed tooth could either be broken or dark and discolored. An x-ray is often the best way to reveal whether you have tooth decay or not. If we can restore your ...

Providing free fluoride varnish to young children on the Isle of Man should ease the "strain on dental services" as they get ...

Despite a slew of health-related problems facing Louisianans — like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, reduced access to ...

Three-year trial comparing three treatment strategies for tooth decay in children's teeth finds no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more successful than sealing decay into teeth, or ...

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, ...

Research consistently shows that how we brush is more important than how often we brush. In my experience, improper technique, rather than infrequent brushing, is one of the main reasons for gum ...