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 ...

“These findings are a positive step forward, showing a clear decline in the prevalence and severity of tooth decay among ...

Marcelle Nascimento focuses on critical need of fluoride for all ages, especially in underserved communities, and science ...

More than a third of New Jersey's children have untreated tooth decay, far outpacing the national average. Advocates point to ...

Montreal residents say a petition by RFK, the US health secretary nominee, stoked their city’s rejection of fluoride.

Learn which healthy foods can damage your teeth and discover dentist-recommended ways to protect your smile while maintaining a nutritious diet.

Two people can practice the identical oral hygiene routine, and see their dentist regularly, yet one may be much more prone ...

Did you know that the top chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious.

Poor oral health remains a ‘significant public health concern’ on the Isle of Man. New data from a epidemiology survey of five year-olds shows more than a quarter examined here are experiencing ...