New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Three out of five third-graders in Colorado during the 2022-2023 school year had tooth decay, according to the most recent data from the state health department. Colorado’s finding of a history of ...

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 ...

Nobody likes being told they need a filling at the dentist’s office. It’s uncomfortable and time-consuming, and we like to avoid it whenever possible. A proper oral hygiene routine — brushing and ...

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 ...

The dentist’s office just got a little sweeter. There’s a new, painless alternative to having a cavity drilled and it’s called silver diamine fluoride. The liquid can be brushed onto cavities to stop ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Trick-or-treating is a fun way for kids and families to get outside, but lots of candy could mean decaying teeth. Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, ...