Three out of five third-graders in Colorado during the 2022-2023 school year had tooth decay, according to the most recent data from the state health department. Colorado’s finding of a history of ...

Using a drill can help dentists clean and sterilize the area before applying a resin or metal filling to restore the decayed ...

An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program, according ...

Common signs of a cavity include tooth discoloration, holes, and pain or sensitivity. A cavity is tooth decay, often caused by eating sugary foods and drinks or failing to keep your teeth clean. To ...

Parents, did you know? Cavities in children are not caused by sugar alone. Yes, that’s right! Other factors, such as diet, bacteria, saliva balance, and oral hygiene habits, all play a major role in ...

To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, represents one of the most widespread global diseases: tooth decay. Cavities ...

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.

Humans have been getting cavities since ancient times. Before the practice of modern dentistry, some people thought cavities were caused by worms inside the teeth. The theory was widely believed ...