Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay or cavities, is the most widespread disease globally, affecting more than ...

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 ...

Scientists have created an artificial saliva using a sugarcane protein that can protect teeth and fight bacteria. The key ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mar. 3—MOSES LAKE — A new statewide report shows children in Grant and Adams counties are experiencing some of Washington's ...

Cavities are one of the most common forms of tooth decay among children in the United States. They affect roughly 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Multiple factors can influence ...

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 ...

Nicola Innes received funding from the Chief Scientist's Office in Scotland and 3M/ ESPE which supported work on the Hall Technique and currently received funding from the National Institute for ...

A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring ...

Infections are increasingly being linked to a higher risk of dementia. In the latest research, scientists have found that ...

Jeffrey Ebersole receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, ...