Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is the destruction of the hard tooth tissue. For a tooth to decay four factors need to be present: a natural tooth or root surface, sugar, bacteria and the ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Tooth decay is a common dental problem that occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acid that erodes the enamel of the teeth, leading to cavities, pain, and even tooth loss. Tooth decay happens when ...

CHICAGO, June 26, 2023 – A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better ...

The ADA has released its first restorative clinical guideline for the removal of tooth decay. An expert panel of dentists developed the guideline following an extensive review of nearly 300 published ...

A healthy smile is a reflection of your good health and well-being. In a country like India, where temperatures and humidity levels fluctuate drastically, your oral health routine should adapt to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The number of rotten teeth removed from children in hospital has risen by 17%. Thousands of kids were taken to hospital with tooth decay last year, leading to a surge in extractions. New data from the ...