Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to ...

Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help scientists ...

I dread going to the dentist as much as the next person — which is why any video suggesting that I might not have to catches my attention. Lately, I’ve been drawn to TikTok clips sharing how to ...

There’s nothing fun about getting a cavity! It can feel like there’s not much you can do to prevent them, but researchers are ...

WASHINGTON (AP) _ At least a third of Americans fail to see a dentist even once a year. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease _ half of first-graders already have a cavity. Large ...

Explore the best cavity treatment options from fillings to crowns and inlays. Learn which solution is right for your tooth based on damage and symptoms ...

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 ...

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