Inside our mouths live more than 700 species of bacteria — some that are helpful, some that are harmful. The harmful bacteria break down sugars from foods and drinks and turn them into acids, which ...

Residents at risk of developing cavities and the other painful consequences of poor dental hygiene may receive ‘targeted’ support ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Nearly three-quarters of California's third-graders have suffered from tooth decay, giving the state the second-highest rate of cavities behind Arkansas, according to a new study. The ...

The economic impact of dental caries (tooth decay) is disproportionately higher in the most deprived groups, new research finds. The economic impact of dental caries (tooth decay) is ...

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental ...

Black Hawk County has some of the worst tooth decay numbers in Iowa, especially among children, so the county’s public health department plans to hold its annual clinic Friday in Waterloo. It will ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, a researcher in the School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem ...

When you drink cold water or a hot cup of coffee, do your teeth feel a little sensitive? Or, when you take a bite of food, do you have a toothache shortly after? If you answered yes, you might be ...

The number of five-year-olds in the North East with rotting teeth is rising, as new data shows the region is one of the worst in the country for child tooth decay. The latest statistics indicate a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of ...