(StatePoint) Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your smile ...

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and ...

That tiny black spot you’ve been ignoring in your back molar isn’t going away on its own. In fact, it’s probably getting bigger every day, quietly eating away at your tooth while you hope it’s just a ...

Most people believe only chocolates or candies cause cavities. While sugary treats are major contributors, the reality is far more complex. Cavities, or dental caries, develop when bacteria in the ...

A research team at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has been approved for a $13.3 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study ...

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...