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

People love a conspiracy theory, and the field of dentistry isn’t immune to shifty speculations. One notion currently tumbling around the socials is the idea that all decayed teeth can be healed ...

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 ...

The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tooth decay is largely caused by sugar, which interacts with bacteria on our teeth to cause damage. (Getty Images) (Catherine ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo have developed artificial saliva as a mouthwash that may help protect teeth in people with head and neck cancer from developing severe tooth decay.The ...

Photo courtesy of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Maine is grappling with such a shortage of dentists that some doctors are adapting to treat early tooth decay themselves.

When considering dental fillings in Reno, you’re presented with a range of options, each tailored to specific needs and ...