The teeth were tucked inside the lower jaw of a 7-year-old boy from India. He had a swollen cheek that doctors thought was caused by a decayed tooth. But upon further examination, they discovered he ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

George et al 1 have examined the association between the Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) index—a widely used metric for assessing overall dental health—and the risk of buccal mucosa cancer (BMC) ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

PHE’s figures show around 141 children a day – some aged just one year old – are having teeth removed and tooth decay is the most common reason for hospital admissions for children aged five to nine.

When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...

If you’re not satisfied with your smile, modern cosmetic dentistry can help. This method of professional oral care focuses on improving the appearance of your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall smile.

PEOPLE underestimate the power of dental treatment as well as checkups. Did you know that an uncontrolled dental decay can lead to fatal consequences, like death? It is unbelievable that a small tooth ...