If your child eats a lot of sticky foods, she may be at risk for cavities between the teeth. Dr. Martha Ann Keels, a pediatric dentist at Duke Children’s, explains why these foods often cause cavities ...

Dr. Norton says it’s not just about how much sugar children eat, but how often. “The biggest part of cavities is the ...

A new clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is offering patients with cavities in between teeth a new, less painful treatment option. The new treatment, called ...

Friends, our teeth are as important as any other part of the body. If they aren't healthy, you can't chew. Yellow teeth can ...

Tooth sensitivity or discoloration may indicate that you have a cavity. Here's how to recognize common signs and symptoms of tooth decay.

As Halloween nears, you might be strategizing how to deal with your child’s annual sack of Halloween candy after a big night of trick-or-treating. It’s no secret that sugar is bad for teeth. But the ...

(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...

Chewing sugar-free gum can stimulate saliva production up to 10 times more than normal. This increased flow can help reduce ...

If you cannot brush both before and after breakfast, it should be fine as long as you are brushing at least twice per day — ...

There is growing evidence that oral hygiene, in particular, gum disease (periodontitis) may have a major role in increasing ...

Brushing your teeth can save not just your smile—it can save your brain. Based on a new study, published in Neurology Open ...