Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Dental fillings are routine restorative dental treatments. They are placed in ...

They can produce a thin band of dentine - the layer just below the enamel - if the inner dental pulp becomes exposed, but this cannot repair a large cavity. Current treatment for tooth decay ...

"Incorporation [of fluoride] into the tooth enamel makes it more resistant to the acids produced by bacteria, helping prevent tooth decay in the first place," Morris said. "The presence of fluoride ...

Almost two- thirds of the nation's four to 18-year-olds have tooth damage, which can result in expensive dental repair bills. One in five children is drinking nearly ten cans of fizzy drinks a ...

Stay tuned for more information that will help you further deepen your understanding of oral health, dental fillings, the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, and the importance of regular visits ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...

The economic impact of dental caries (tooth decay) is disproportionately higher in the most deprived groups, new research finds.

A FEW days ago, we wished each other a Merry Christmas, and now it’s Season’s Greetings. But I wonder how many of us can indeed say that we have enjoyed these ...