Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests.

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

Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a ...

The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in saliva can turn bacterial biofilms from damaging to protective, a clinical ...

Maintaining a bright, healthy smile isn’t just about brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly. What we drink plays a crucial role in our dental health, often impacting our teeth in ways ...

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Providing free fluoride varnish to young children on the Isle of Man should ease the "strain on dental services" as they get older, a public health boss has said. It comes as the roll out of a ...

Calgary, Alberta, added fluoride back to its water after a large increase in tooth decay fcafotodigital/Getty Florida is the second state to remove the mineral fluoride from its water supply, after ...

You may have heard of GLP-1 side effect phenomena like “Ozempic face” or “Ozempic butt,” which refer to sunken cheeks or flat derriere following weight loss. These changes often occur due to rapid fat ...

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 ...

Natural Solutions for Tooth Decay Cavity Home Remedies: If dental hygiene is neglected, it can lead to tooth decay, commonly referred to as cavities. This condition can feel as if there are worms in ...

Daily eating and drinking expose your teeth to acid stress – and over time, this can affect how your enamel looks and feels.