2. Tooth decay “Tooth decay is essentially a disease which damages the enamel and underlying dentine of your teeth,” says Whitley. It’s often caused by having too much sugary food and drink ...

All three bacteria are associated with tooth decay or gum disease, according to Poole. “Some increased and some decreased, so it’s not so straightforward as saying, ‘The whole thing is good ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

A scheme to encourage five-year-olds to brush their teeth twice a day has been expanded to more age groups on the Isle of Man ...

Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use — ...

Fluoridation of public water supplies to prevent tooth decay has always been contentious, even attracting some very weird scare stories. Tooth decay comes second only to the common cold as a ...

She has Crohn's disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay. "It’s something I felt like I should get done,” the 22-year-old University of Kentucky student said. “It’s ...