The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

Nursing caries, or early childhood caries, affects infants due to milk stagnating on teeth during feeding. Prevention ...

Tooth decay is one of the most common infectious diseases of childhood. It may be tempting to put oral hygiene on the back burner at this age because baby teeth are not permanent, but they are very ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Trick-or-treating is a fun way for kids and families to get outside, but lots of candy could mean decaying teeth. Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, ...

While summer weather doesn't directly affect your teeth, it is that time of year that many dental hygienists worry about their patients. If you have ever noticed your teeth and gums get more sensitive ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...