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 ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Taking your kid to the dentist regularly is really important, that includes getting regular fluoride treatments. Now a new report says the type of fluoride treatment children get ...

Adding enzymes from seaweed microbes to toothpaste and mouthwash could provide better protection against tooth decay, a team of UK scientists have said. Researchers at Newcastle University had been ...

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 ...

Explore the best cavity treatment options from fillings to crowns and inlays. Learn which solution is right for your tooth ...

Editor's note: With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is possible that the rumblings from November of fluoride being removed from ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids’ cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

The No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious. Decay can start as soon as teeth appear in the mouth. By age 5, about 60 percent of ...

Brushing one’s teeth regularly will not prevent gum infection or stop tooth decay. According to the medical fraternity, even people who strive to maintain good teeth health with regular brushing can ...

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Over 16 million US Children have untreated tooth decay. Dr. Mary Hayes with the American Dental Association has some suggestions to enjoy a ...