For years, scientists believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main culprit behind tooth decay. This well-known bacteria ...

Decay, caused by bacteria feeding on sugar, is still a major problem in the UK. But rampant tooth erosion is creating ... can cause sensitivity to hot and cold drinks, as nerve endings are left ...

Florida is following Utah in removing fluoride from water. But when Calgary, Alberta, did the same, they eventually added it ...

Health experts consider fluoride essential for preventing cavities, yet some states are considering banning it. Here’s what ...

Cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are common among children. Left untreated your child can experience pain and infection. This can lead to problems with speaking, eating, and learning.

Tooth decay is a common dental issue that is caused when the bacteria found in plaque uses sugar from our food and drink to make acids that attack the teeth. Tooth decay can develop if the teeth ...

Water fluoridation has been proven to be so effective at preventing tooth decay that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention named it one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of ...

MPs have called for an end to the “national scandal” facing NHS dental care, as new figures reveal that in some areas of the country, A&E attendances for tooth decay have risen 40-fold since 2019.

Since 1945, fluoridation of public drinking water has been successful in reducing tooth decay and improving the oral health of both children and adults. In some places in the United States ...