Louisiana is one vote away from banning fluoride in public water. Dentists warn it could lead to more cavities, especially in ...

For years, scientists believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main culprit behind tooth decay. This well-known bacteria ...

The CDC says fluoridation is among the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. Utah recently became the ...

Calgary in Canada and Juneau in Alaska have seen shocking results year after fluoride was stopped from being added to their ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth. Third molars usually appear in early adulthood, and grow in at the very back of the mouth.

Scientists at King's College London, UK, say they've successfully grown a human tooth in a lab for the first time.

As you age, your teeth change just like the rest of your body. Here's what dental experts recommend to help prevent problems.

Meanwhile, 20% of kids up to age 12 are already struggling with tooth decay. What’s worse is ... gateway to the rest of the body.” Baby teeth, he shares, are often dismissed by parents ...

But rampant tooth erosion is creating fresh ... enamel are more of a problem than decay in some areas. Telling children to brush their teeth straight after eating fruit or consuming drinks does ...

4. Tooth Decay Cavities or decaying enamel can also appear as black lines. This is especially true in the pits and fissures of molars, where food debris and bacteria tend to collect. 5. Smoking and ...

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