With 92% of US adults aged 20 to 64 experiencing cavities in their permanent teeth, it's no surprise that many people are seeking alternatives to the traditional and costly ‘drill and fill' route.

The claim is False. Coconut oil can promote better oral hygiene but cannot reverse cavities or heal decomposed teeth. Preventing tooth decay requires consistent oral care and professional dental ...

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

The earlier tooth decay is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. Yes, you can reverse tooth decay with proper and timely treatment. How do dentists remove decay? It depends on how severe the tooth ...

Dental cavities, which lead to the progressive destruction of the tooth, are an infectious disease that always develops from the outside in. If left untreated, they can reach the dentin, a layer ...

A new year is the perfect time for resolutions. Adding oral health care to that list could impact your life immensely. Tooth decay is still one of the most prevalent – and preventable – chronic ...

Lawmakers plan to debate a bill about fluoride in our water in the upcoming legislative session. What would this mean for ...

Model microbes such as Escherichia coli hog scientists’ attention, leaving most known bacteria with few publications devoted ...

A whole bevy of harmful bugs and toxic substances can be drifting around in any untreated water and make you sick if you ...