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

Bacteria in our mouth thrive on food particles left on teeth, forming a soft sticky film called plaque. Bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you eat and drink to make acids. The acids ...

A scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in community dental practices, ...

Dear Doctor K: What is tooth decay? Is it the same as a cavity? Dear Reader: Tooth decay can lead to the formation of a cavity. Tooth decay (also known as dental caries) originates with plaque, the ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

Cavities are one of the most common forms of tooth decay among children in the United States. They affect roughly 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Multiple factors can influence ...

You’ve heard it countless times: it runs in the family. Usually people are talking about the color of your hair or problems with your heart. A dental decay gene may also be something your parents have ...

An Instagram post claims that applying a paste of mustard oil, salt, clove, and turmeric can fix tooth decay and toothache ...

Hannah Kero has lost five adult teeth already and is fundraising for implants so she can finally smile with confidence.