Cavities, or tooth decay, are small holes in the teeth. As a result, there is no natural way to remove them at home. Only a dentist can fix a cavity by filling it in. That said, home care can ...

“There’s no way to catch these cavities early unless you go to the dentist, which is why we take X-rays, usually once a year.

Today is National Dentist’s Day. Pediatric dentists say they are seeing a surge in cavities among children ages 6 to 11.

The CDC has said small amounts of added fluoride in drinking water prevent cavities and tooth decay. Miller told The Dallas Morning News the issue boils down to personal freedom. “I don’t want ...