Dentist wearing a blue surgical mask and gloves leans over a patient's head to inspect his teeth with a mirror. Dentists say to "brush twice a day" to prevent sticky plaque from building up on your ...

For decades, many adults likely passed their twice-yearly dental exams and teeth cleanings like the stars in an old Crest ...

According to Dr. Sones, the development of cavities is primarily driven by acid-producing bacteria that metabolize sugars in the diet. These acids steadily erode enamel, which leads to decay if not ...

As children, one of the first things we learn about oral health is that if we eat too much candy and/or don’t brush our teeth, we’ll develop holes in our teeth called “cavities” which will then have ...

A cross-kingdom partnership between bacteria and fungi can result in the two joining to form a “superorganism” with unusual strength and resilience. It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but ...

Pain from cavities can range from a dull ache to sharp tooth pain. You can have a higher risk of cavities if you have poor ...