According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 adults have untreated tooth decay. Knowing the signs and symptoms of tooth decay can lead to treatment to ...

We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...

Teeth are made of enamel, calcium, and other substances. This article defines key terms to help you understand how teeth fit ...

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

Tooth decay follows the same pattern as other chronic ... This increase in cavities led to increased treatment costs for children enrolled in Medicaid. This was especially pronounced in the ...

The economic impact of dental caries (tooth decay) is disproportionately higher ... that incentivises and focuses on prevention rather than treatment to improve oral health in our populations." ...