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

Florida is following Utah in removing fluoride from water. But when Calgary, Alberta, did the same, they eventually added it ...

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

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

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 ...

A Horry County, South Carolina woman says her food from a McAlister’s Deli in Myrtle Beach came with a nasty surprise: a ...

Growing an entire new tooth—or starting the process so that the cells can continue it when implanted—will require ...

Veltkamp said, “It's been shown to have quite tremendous benefit as far as protecting teeth from tooth decay.” While it is true that too much fluoride can lead to enamel spotting and bone ...