A cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by decay over time. Symptoms include white or dark spots on the tooth, or you may feel a hole with your tongue. You never want to hear a dentist say that you ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD • Fluoride poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. • Too much fluoride in childhood can discolor developing teeth. • High fluoride ...

Scientists have revealed a simple, low-cost solution to the most prevalent chronic disease among children: tooth decay. More than half of U.S. children aged between 6 and 9 have had a cavity in at ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Taking your kid to the dentist regularly is really important, that includes getting regular fluoride treatments. Now a new report says the type of fluoride treatment children get ...

"While research had already confirmed that selectively removing decayed tissue is an effective approach to treating early tooth decay, dentists needed an evidence-based guideline to provide them with ...

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 ...

Fluoride remains the cornerstone of preventive dentistry, and researchers have analyzed the many delivery methods of fluoride ...

Aching teeth are one of the few health complaints that follow you through life. You don’t remember your first toothache, but your parent might. It probably happened when you were around 6 months old, ...

“A black spot on your tooth shouldn’t be ignored,” says Tammy D. Duangthip, DDS, MSc, PhD, a doctor of medical dentistry at ...

New research reveals alarming levels of tooth decay in adults in England, highlighting the need for improved dental care ...

Beyond repairing decay, the gel can be applied directly onto exposed dentine (the sensitive layer beneath the enamel).