AT the turn of the last century, Dr. George Black, a pioneer dentist, laid down his principle of preparing a cavity in a tooth before filling material is ...

A woman is facing charges after she allegedly refused to seek medical treatment for her child, who later had to have multiple ...

Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still ...

Cut down on cavity-causing bacteria by avoiding sugary foods that stick to your teeth or stay in the mouth for a long time Keep an eye on hygiene Prevent tooth decay by brushing and flossing regularly ...

For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is ...

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

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 ...

The number of those aged under 18 who have attended A&E due to tooth decay has risen by 18% since 2019 There were 16,100 attendances to A&Es last year due to tooth decay with some trusts seeing near ...

The consequences are being seen now. In 2021, the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute surveyed a group of dentists. More than 30 percent said their patients had more tooth decay ...

Tooth decay, or dental caries, cause holes or structural damage in teeth ... If left untreated, these white spots may progress into holes called cavities. Cavities may become stained brown or black, ...