Receding or sensitive gums, yellowing teeth, bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease are among the distressing symptoms of a ...

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 ...

Persistent dental myths about everything from brushing to one's diet can affect people's ability to make better decisions about their oral health. Getting to the truth of the matter is crucial for ...

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 ...

Does your child really need a baby tooth filling in San Marcos? A HelloNation article provides the answer, featuring insights ...

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 ...

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.

Researchers identified a stem cell population that declines during aging, but anti-aging drugs may help restore their ...

Samkelisiwe Khumalo first noticed cavities in her daughter Unathi's teeth when she was four. Two years later, Unathi has sixteen cavities-six in her bottom teeth and ten in her upper. She has never ...

Healthy gums should not bleed regularly during brushing or flossing. If you notice red, swollen, or tender gums, it may be an ...