Tooth decay is one of the most common dental health problems in children and adults. You can prevent and reverse tooth decay if you catch it early. ‌Teeth have a protective coating on their surface ...

Cavities, or dental caries, are the most widespread non-communicable disease globally, according to the World Health Organization. Having a cavity drilled and filled at the dentist's office can be ...

Tooth decay can appear differently depending on the stage of severity. You may experience more symptoms, including pain and swollen lymph nodes, at later stages. Tooth decay is damage that occurs to ...

Imagine stopping a tooth cavity in its tracks with just a drop of liquid brushed onto the offending spot. No shots, drilling, anxiety or pain involved. The tooth is instantly stronger and less ...

Anthea Rhodes is the founding director of the Royal Children's Hospital National Child Health Poll. This project receives funding from the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. Mihiri J Silva receives ...

Almost everyone experiences tooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest for ...

Humans have been getting cavities since ancient times. Before the practice of modern dentistry, some people thought cavities were caused by worms inside the teeth. The theory was widely believed ...