To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked ...

What is a Cavity? A cavity is a small area of tooth decay that forms holes in the hard surface of teeth. If untreated, cavities can deepen, leading to infections or dental emergencies. Kunik ...

When our teeth are damaged, dentists mend cavities with fillings or replace teeth with artificial tooth implants. However, these solutions cannot repair themselves and may need to be replaced.

Health officials and local leaders in NY are pushing back against anti-fluoride groups being led by the nation's top health ...

Scientists have gotten one step closer to growing replacement teeth in the lab — a development that could pave the way for new alternatives to unpleasant dental fillings and root canals.

Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still far too high, said Dr. Karen Foster, a Denver dentist.