Fluoride is credited with improving the dental health of children and adults for decades, but some South Carolina legislators ...

Bacteria in our mouth thrive on food particles left on teeth, forming a soft sticky film called plaque. Bacteria in plaque use the sugar and starch in what you eat and drink to make acids. The acids ...

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 ...

Children who like sweet foods such as candy and chocolate and do not have enough correct brushing habits are particularly ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

Researchers from The University of Osaka find that migration of blood sugar to saliva in individuals with type 2 diabetes ...