No matter the cause, cavities are not uncommon. The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that ...

Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study.

might notice a white — or sometimes brown or black — spot on your tooth, Dr. Fontana said. At this point, you can reverse tooth decay by adding those important minerals back into your teeth ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a ...

Latino and Black students, and those attending schools with more low-income families, were more likely to have both a history of cavities and current untreated tooth decay. The screeners ...