Dentists explain why starchy and salty snacks, such as crackers, damage tooth enamel more than certain candies and how ...

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 ...

Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage better than fluoride. Researchers from King’s College London say they ...

The importance of taking care of our teeth has been instilled in us since childhood. But new data reveals that levels of tooth decay among adults in England are similar to those last seen in 1998.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We’re all familiar with the phrase “There’s an app for that.” Soon, there will be one to detect tooth decay and other dental problems. It’s being developed right now by the ...

In Durham, 21 percent of students entering kindergarten come to school with tooth decay. By fifth grade, 39 percent of students in Durham have received dental sealants, which can prevent further decay ...

The data reveals that more than half of elementary school-aged children have cavities. Dr. Thomas Ison is one of the nation's top authorities on children's oral health and the president of the ...

Every year, 5 million Americans have their wisdom teeth removed. These pesky molars can cause infections tooth decay, and even tumors. The problem? Wisdom teeth often can’t fit in our mouths. But that ...

Tema, April 11, GNA – Dr. Kakra Bonsu Appiah, Head of the Dental and Oral Surgery Department at the Tema General Hospital, says tooth decay has become the most common dental problem affecting ...