Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

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Tooth decay is one of the most common dental health problems in children and adults. You can prevent and reverse tooth decay if you catch it early. ‌Teeth have a protective coating on their surface ...

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with ...

Getting your wisdom teeth pulled has always felt like a quickly forgettable rite of passage. That framing is starting to look outdated. Two recent findings suggest the molars most oral surgeons drop ...

Orally dissolving medications containing buprenorphine are linked to severe dental problems, including total tooth loss, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns in a safety communication. The ...

Even if you’re a diligent brusher and flosser, spots can still show up on your teeth. While some types of discoloration aren’t a cause for concern, a black or dark dot may point to a more serious ...

A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that forms inside a tooth or its surrounding structures. The abscess itself is one of the later stages of tooth decay, and typically occurs before tooth loss.

After more than a decade without fluoridated water in Saint John, the dental community is seeing a surge in tooth decay among young people.