Whitney White, dentist and practice owner at Aspen Dental. “A cavity is a decayed spot on your tooth that results in a hole ...

Also, it's possible to have a cavity and not feel anything. However, even though small cavities may have visible changes, most people don't examine their teeth routinely, especially those that are ...

Scientists in Ireland have found cavity-creating bacteria in two 4000-year-old molars (back teeth used for chewing). Going to the dentist may feel like a chore, but it's an important part of ...

Tooth cavities are a common dental problem that can typically be resolved with a simple dental procedure, like a filling. However, when you leave a cavity untreated it can cause further decay and ...

Umair Afzal shares a guide to understanding tooth wear, including the different types, preventative measures and what causes ...

A patient needs a crown when the tooth has been compromised with, you know obviously, a big cavity or a root canal or a large filling that takes up more than 3/4 the size of a tooth. If you were ...

Tooth pain (toothache) affects the teeth in your oral cavity (mouth). The intensity of your pain can range from a dull ache to a pulsing pain. Excruciating tooth pain can affect your daily life ...

as well as your teeth and gums, come together. Read on to learn more about benign oral cavity tumors. Fibromas are small, smooth, round growths that are typically the same color as the rest of the ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described fluoride, which occurs naturally in all fresh water supplies, as an 'industrial waste' ...

the philanthropic affiliate of Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK), brought its portable Cavity prevention Clinic to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. A total of 84 second graders at Thomas ...

When chewed and then activated by water, they become a paste to clean your teeth with and have many of the same cavity-fighting ingredients. There is a catch, though. We know toothpaste is ...

However, he believes that overall, cavity rates are likely to increase, especially in disadvantaged communities. “If there is a community that is more disadvantaged and has low health literacy or ...