Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

Information about tooth decay (dental caries) and your treatment with Bristol Dental School. Tooth decay (also called dental caries) is the breakdown of teeth caused by plaque bacteria and dietary ...

When you drink cold water or a hot cup of coffee, do your teeth feel a little sensitive? Or, when you take a bite of food, do you have a toothache shortly after? If you answered yes, you might be ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

GREAT news for odontophobes – scientists have discovered a way to make rotting teeth repair themselves using a painless laser beam. The pain associated with invasive dental surgery and the need for ...

Researchers have found that keratin, a protein from human hair and sheep wool, can form a protective, enamel-like coating on teeth that halts early decay. Laboratory tests suggest this layer is much ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

If the idea of brushing your teeth with something made from hair makes you squirm, you might want to hear the science before dismissing it. A groundbreaking study from King’s College London, published ...